A1 - Basic User: At this level, learners can understand and use basic expressions and phrases, engage in simple conversations, and ask/answer questions about familiar topics.

A2 - Basic User: Learners can communicate in routine tasks and social situations, describe their background and immediate environment, and use simple language structures.

B1 - Independent User: At this level, learners can understand and produce more complex sentences, handle most daily-life situations, and communicate about familiar topics in a clear manner.

B2 - Independent User: Learners can engage in more sophisticated conversations, express opinions, and discuss abstract topics. They can also understand and produce written texts on various subjects.

C1 - Proficient User (Effective Operational Proficiency): At this level, learners can understand and produce complex language structures, express ideas fluently, and adapt their language use to different contexts and purposes.

C2 - Proficient User (Mastery): Learners possess near-native proficiency, understanding and using the language with ease, even in complex situations. They can comprehend and produce written and spoken language in various contexts, including academic and professional settings.

The EPL levels are widely recognised across Europe and are utilised by language institutions, employers, and educational organisations to assess and compare language skills.