LEVEL A1 - beginner levelThe A1 levels are the absolute beginner levels, where the students are first introduced to the language and learn the basics of how to structure sentences in statements and questions. They learn to conjugate nouns, adjectives, and the different verb tenses. They learn the objective and possessive pronouns, numbers, how to tell time, how to buy things and make plans.
A1 students learn to communicate about familiar topics in a simple way and understand conversations about everyday life with people who speak slowly and clearly. When you can hold a short conversation, understand basic questions, and have enough vocabulary to communicate in simple settings, you’re likely ready to move on to A2 level. |
LEVEL A2 - elementary levelAt elementary level, students can make themselves understood in, and talk about, routine situations. They have a basic understanding of common expressions and vocabulary related to every day situations. They are able to ask questions and answer them with concrete information, and also understand slow and clear speech, on topics that are familiar to them.
In this level students wish to communicate more confidently in every day situations. They will work on structure in main and sub-clauses, learn how to use reflexive possessive pronouns, tense harmony, depiction and short answers, while also going more in depth with the basics from the A1 levels. They can read and write simple texts and emails about preferences and needs. When you can navigate daily conversations and write short texts or emails on familiar topics, you’re likely prepared to advance. |
LEVEL B1 - lower intermediate levelAt lower-intermediate level, students can handle basic conversations within a range of familiar areas and now start to discuss more complex topics.
The students deepen their already aquired skills while also learning the passive form, use of perfect participle, the difference between reciprocal and deponent verbs for example. They can express themselves coherently regarding events, experiences and plans, and provide reasons for their opinions. They understand the main points of a conversation when the focus is on familiar themes. Students can also read straigforward texts and basic news articles, as well as write connected texts and informal letters. When you can hold conversations on a range of topics and explain your opinions comfortably, you’re ready for B2. |
LEVEL B2 - upper intermediate level |
LEVEL C1 - advanced level |
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At upper-intermediate level, students are able to comprehend the main points of complex texts on a wide range of concrete and abstract topics. They can communicate clearly and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various options and positions in a fairly sophisticated way.
At this level the students develop more nuanced language skills and begin to discuss more complex topics and abstract ideas. They learn the difference between transitive and intransitive verb, emphatic rewriting and clause abbreviation for example. They can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions and understand radio and TV programs on current affairs and lectures on somewhat familiar topics. The student can understand both novels and factual texts, and write clear and detailed texts arguing for or against a particular point. If you’re comfortable discussing both familiar and abstract topics and expressing opinions without much hesitation, you’re ready to progress. You are ready to progress to C1 level, when you’re comfortable discussing both familiar and abstract topics and expressing opinions without much hesitation. |
Advanced students of the language can understand longer and more challenging texts in detail and grasp implicit meanings. They can have spontaneous conversations without being lost for words and use the language in their social and professional lives.
In this level students will engage with more complex and philosophical themes and specialized language. They are required to communicate their ideas and viewpoints clearly around complex topics with more specialized language. They can produce well-structured and detailed pieces of writing in a wide range of topics and understand media broadcasts with few comprehension difficulties. Grammar is not a focal point at this level, other than to review selected areas involved in the topics discussed. If you can handle in-depth conversations on a variety of topics, understand nuanced language, and express yourself clearly, you’re ready for the final level of proficiency - C2. |