Language levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe, from A1 (lowest) to C2. In Spain, no law sets a Spanish level for most jobs: each employer decides, and many check it in the interview.
| Level | At work |
|---|---|
| A1 | Greet, say your name and country, understand numbers, days and simple signs |
| A2 | Understand a short message from your supervisor, call in sick, answer a simple question |
| B1 | Talk to customers and colleagues, understand a simple contract or notice, do an interview |
| B2 | Write formal emails, understand your payslip and notices, negotiate a shift change |
| C1 | Use Spanish precisely, understand what is implied, adapt your register |
As a rough guide: warehouse, farm and cleaning jobs often need A2; hospitality, shops and care work, B1; office, phone and health jobs, B2 or more. What counts is what the job offer says.