Proficiency Rating Overview

ILR Scale	ACTFL Scale	Description
5	Native	Able to function as an educated native speaker.
4, 4+	Distinguished	Able to function with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal exchanges.
3, 3+	Superior
2+	Advanced Plus	Able to satisfy most work requirements and show some ability to communicate on concrete topics.
2	Advanced	Able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements.
1+	Intermediate High	Able to satisfy most survival needs and some limited social demands.
1	Intermediate Mid	Able to satisfy some survival needs and some limited social demands.
1	Intermediate Low	Able to satisfy basic survival needs and minimum courtesy requirements.
0+	Novice High	Able to satisfy immediate needs with learned phrases.
0	Novice Mid	Able to operate in only a very limited capacity.
	Novice Low	Unable to function in the spoken language.
		No ability whatsoever in the language.