The official can-do statements are broken down into smaller chunks for teaching purposes. This more detailed skill breakdown can help you assess your own English level, or help a teacher assess a student’s level. For example, a student at the C2 level in English will be able to do all the things that a student in level C1 can do, and in addition he will be able to:
discuss issues related to science and technology, including robots and new inventions.
talk about celebrities, celebrity activism and gossip about celebrities.
use a variety of techniques for promoting creativity in your speech and writing.
discuss financial planning and give and understand advice about personal finance.
talk about stress in your life and the lives of friends and colleagues.
discuss techniques for doing research on a wide range of topics.
Although progress will depend on the type of course and the individual student, students can expect to reach the C2 level in English with 1000 hours of cumulative instruction.
