Each of our 12 levels is a 20-hour course you can take over 10 or 5 weeks
For additional information on our levels and how they correspond with the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR), hover your mouse over the graphic below. Find your level? Take our online test.
Level 1 (CEF A1.1)
I understand instructions, questions and short phrases with the help of repetition, mime or pictures. I use single words or short phrases. I need repetition for correct pronunciation. I understand clearly written single words. I can copy single words correctly. I can label pictures and choose the right word to fill in gaps.
Level 2 (CEF A1.2)
I understand a range of phrases, sentences & instructions with some repetition and respond using words or actions. I use short set phrases or sentences. I say things clearly but still need support. I can understand short phrases that I have seen before. I can read aloud familiar words & phrases. I can look up words. I can copy short phrases correctly. I can spell words from memory.
Level 3 (CEF A1.3)
I understand with repetition a series of phrases at near normal speed and note main points and details. I can take part in a short conversation of 2-3 exchanges with prompts. I can understand short printed texts containing familiar language and note main points. I can write 2-3 sentences with support. I can express likes/dislikes. I can write short phrases from memory.
Level 4 (CEF A2.1)
I understand longer passages from one topic with some repetition needed. I can take part in a conversation of 3-4 exchanges with prompts and use grammar to adapt. I can understand short printed and handwritten texts and note main points & details. I can write a paragraph containing 3-4 sentences. I can use grammar to change words/phrases. I can use a dictionary to check words/phrases.
Level 5 (CEF A2.2)
I understand language from several topics. I can understand when present and past or future events are described. I can take part in a conversation using present and past or future tense. I can give and ask for information & opinions. I can understand on my own a variety of texts with present and past or future events in them. I can write a short text. I can refer to past or future events as well as things I do every day.
Level 6 (CEF A2.3)
I understand language in new situations. I understand when present and past and future events are described. I can use the present and past and future tense. I can use grammar to build my own phrases in new contexts. I can use the present and past and future tenses. I can use grammar to build my own phrases in new contexts. I can write a short text. I can refer to the present, past and future. I can make up new sentences with my knowledge of grammar.
Levels 7 – 9 (CEF B1)
I can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. I can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. I can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Levels 10 – 12 (CEF B2)
I can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. I can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
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