Is B1 a High Level? Understanding Language Proficiency
                                
                                
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                                The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standardizes language proficiency across six levels, from A1 to C2. The B1 level is the third of these six, marking a significant step beyond basic communication and into independent language use. It is officially designated as 'intermediate' or 'threshold,' signifying a functional, but not yet advanced, command of a language.