K Knowledge HF-D2.4-002 transversal 8 skills

English language proficiency at professional level

Using English in speech and writing in work situations at a level of the Common European Framework of Reference required by the role.

How hrmforce measures this

Test of declarative job knowledge, usually assembled per client.

Level	Behaviour at this level
N1 Guided	Exchanges short messages and follows simple English conversations at level A2 to B1 with help from a dictionary. works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task
N3 Proficient	Leads English meetings with clients, writes clear messages and reports at level B2 and checks back when in doubt. sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process
N5 Leading	Negotiates and publishes in English at level C1 to C2 and checks translations by others for tone and meaning. sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession

N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.

These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.

T	Skill	Definition	Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
K	English at C1 level English C1 · CEFR C1 English	Uses English fluently in complex meetings, negotiations and professional texts without falling back on simple language.	stable
K	English at B2 level English B2 · CEFR B2 English	Independently holds work conversations in English and writes understandable emails and reports about own field.	stable
K	Writing business English Business English · Professional writing	Writes emails, proposals and reports in English with common phrasing and correct tone.	stable
K	Presenting in English Presenting in English · English public speaking	Delivers a presentation in English to an international audience and answers questions from the floor.	stable
K	Reading English professional literature Reading English literature · Technical reading	Reads and processes English professional articles, standards and manuals without translation aids.	stable
K	Video calls in English English on calls · Telephone English	Holds telephone and video calls in English with varying accents and limited picture quality.	stable
K	Command of technical English Technical English · Domain terminology	Uses the English terminology of own field correctly in conversation, documentation and systems.	stable
K	Demonstrating an English certificate IELTS · TOEFL · Cambridge certificate	Holds a recognised test result that objectively demonstrates the English level for work or study.	stable