English language proficiency is typically assessed using six levels: A1 (Beginner), A2 (Elementary), B1 (Intermediate), B2 (Upper Intermediate), C1 (Advanced), and C2 (Proficient), according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). These levels are grouped into three broader categories: Basic User (A1-A2), Independent User (B1-B2), and Proficient User (C1-C2).

 

A1

Learners focus on understanding simple phrases and expressions, communicating on basic topics, and using everyday language.

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Grammar: Learners typically focus on basic sentence structures, simple tenses, and fundamental grammar concepts.

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Conversation: At the A1 level, conversations typically revolve around basic greetings, introductions, and sharing simple personal information like names, ages, and where someone lives. Learners also practice understanding and using common phrases for everyday needs and familiar topics.

 

Vocabulary: At the A1 level of English, the vocabulary focuses on basic, everyday words and phrases essential for simple communication. This includes words related to personal information, basic objects, actions, and common situations. It's designed for learners to be able to understand and use very common expressions for immediate needs and introduce themselves.

 

Reading: At the A1 English level, reading focuses on understanding simple, familiar texts like posters, messages, and basic forms. Students learn to read in context, recognizing familiar words, phrases, numbers, and signs. They also practice reading short, simple, and repetitive texts, including recounts, fictional, and everyday content.

 

Writing: At the A1 level of English learning, writing skills focus on creating short, simple texts using basic vocabulary and sentence structures. This includes writing about familiar topics, filling out forms, and practicing basic grammar like subject-verb agreement and pronoun usage.

 

A2

A2 Introduces more complex sentences and common expressions, expanding communication to everyday tasks on familiar topics.

 

Grammar: Learners focus on basic grammar structures, including present tenses (simple and continuous), past tenses (simple and continuous), and future tense constructions ("will" and "be going to"). They also learn about comparative and superlative adjectives, relative clauses, adverbs, prepositions, and modal verbs.

 

Conversation: At the A2 level of English, conversations focus on simple and routine tasks, requiring a direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. This includes topics like personal information, daily routines, school/work, hobbies, travel, and shopping. While learners can handle short social interactions, they may struggle to sustain longer, more complex conversations.

 

Vocabulary: At the A2 level of English, vocabulary focuses on everyday language and expressions related to common topics like personal information, family, shopping, work, and local geography. Learners are expected to understand sentences and frequently used expressions within these contexts. A2 vocabulary also includes phrases for interacting in simple and routine tasks, such as asking for directions or describing daily routines.

 

Reading: At the A2 level of English language learning, the focus of reading comprehension is on simple, everyday texts to extract specific information. Students can read short, simple texts, understand basic emails and messages, and locate information in everyday materials like timetables, menus, and signs. They also learn to predict what a text might be about and retell stories they've read.

 

Writing: At the A2 level of English writing, students learn to communicate simple ideas, events, and experiences through straightforward texts. They develop skills in writing short, simple texts, including notes, messages, and emails, using known and modeled structures and vocabulary. They also begin to practice using more complex grammar and vocabulary to express themselves more fully.

 

B1

B1 focuses on developing fluency and accuracy in everyday communication, enabling students to understand main points in standard language on familiar topics, manage most situations on a trip, and produce simple, organized texts. It typically covers grammar points like past tenses, present continuous, and future tenses, along with vocabulary related to travel, entertainment, and everyday life.

 

Grammar: Learners focus on fundamental grammar, including verb tenses like present perfect simple and continuous, and past perfect. They also learn about conditionals (zero, first, and second), phrasal verbs, and the passive voice. Additionally, they expand their knowledge of adverbs and modals, including those for deduction, probability, and expressing preferences.

 

Conversation: At this level, conversation typically revolves around familiar topics, everyday situations, and personal experiences. This includes discussing family, hobbies, work, travel, and current events. Learners at this level can also manage most situations they might encounter on a trip to an English-speaking area.

 

Vocabulary: At the B1 level of English, learners typically build their vocabulary around common topics and everyday language. This includes vocabulary related to everyday activities, experiences, opinions, and plans. They also learn vocabulary related to describing experiences, events, and expressing hopes, ambitions, and feelings. Additionally, vocabulary related to food, drink, transport, sports, hobbies, and media are common at this level.

 

Reading: At the B1 level of English learning, reading practice focuses on understanding texts with everyday or job-related language, including articles, travel guides, emails, and reviews. This level builds upon basic reading skills learned at A1 and A2, introducing more complex sentence structures and a wider vocabulary.

 

Writing: At the B1 level, writing instruction focuses on producing simple, organized texts on familiar topics. Students learn to write about experiences, events, and opinions, and to express their thoughts and ideas clearly. This includes practicing various writing formats like emails, letters, short essays, and reviews.

 

B2

The B2 English curriculum focuses on developing fluency and spontaneity in communication, along with the ability to understand complex texts and produce clear, detailed writing. The curriculum typically includes activities that target all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a focus on grammar, vocabulary, and cultural awareness.

 

Grammar: Learners delve into more complex structures and nuanced uses of previously learned concepts. This includes refining the use of tenses, exploring various conditional forms, and mastering the use of modal verbs for speculation and deduction. Additionally, B2 level focuses on strengthening understanding and application of relative clauses, adverbs, and various conjunctions.

 

Conversation: At the B2 level, conversation lessons focus on expressing opinions and arguments, engaging in detailed discussions, and participating in conversations with native speakers with a degree of fluency and spontaneity. Topics can range from discussing current events and global issues to exploring personal experiences and viewpoints.

 

Vocabulary: At the B2 level of English proficiency, vocabulary expands to encompass a broad range of topics and includes around 4000-6000 words. This level builds upon previous levels and prepares learners for more complex communication.

 

Reading: At the B2 level of English language learning, reading focuses on understanding and interpreting a variety of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions. Students learn to identify main ideas, follow arguments, and understand the author's perspective. They also practice reading for specific information and developing strategies for assessing text difficulty.

 

Writing: At the B2 level, writing skills focus on clear, detailed communication across various text types. Students learn to write for different purposes on familiar topics, use a wider vocabulary and sentence structures, and understand the features and structures of common text types. They also develop skills in using conjunctions, pronoun references, and punctuation, while improving their spelling and sentence construction.

 

C1

The C1 level curriculum focuses on developing advanced writing skills, vocabulary, and grammar proficiency, while also improving listening, speaking, and reading comprehension. The goal is to prepare students for demanding real-life situations and to succeed in high-level English proficiency tests.

 

Grammar: Learners build upon their grammar knowledge, focusing on more complex and nuanced applications of grammatical structures. This includes a deeper understanding of advanced uses of tenses, modal verbs, conditionals, and other grammatical elements. They also learn about more specific and advanced applications of grammar, such as cleft sentences, inversion with negative adverbials, and ellipsis.

 

Conversation: At the C1 level, conversation typically involves fluency and spontaneity in discussing a wide range of complex and abstract topics, including those related to professional and academic settings. It goes beyond basic communication and allows for flexible and effective language use in various situations.

 

Vocabulary: C1 vocabulary focuses on expanding beyond everyday words to include more nuanced, specialized, and abstract terms. It also includes a wider range of expressions and idioms. Expect to encounter vocabulary related to various academic and professional fields, along with a greater understanding of subtle differences in meaning and register.

 

Reading: At the C1 level of English language learning, reading instruction focuses on understanding a wide range of complex, demanding texts, including nuanced meanings and implicit information. Students are expected to comprehend specialized articles, literary works, and diverse texts with a good level of understanding.

 

Writing: At C1 level, writing skills focus on expressing complex ideas fluently and accurately, producing well-structured texts, and using a wide range of language flexibly and effectively. This includes writing various genres like essays, reports, articles, reviews, and emails. Learners also develop skills in argumentation, using evidence and sound reasoning, and adopting an appropriate tone for academic writing.

 

C2

C2 English curriculum focuses on advanced learners who possess near-native proficiency. It prioritizes complex topics, advanced vocabulary, and refined communication skills. The curriculum emphasizes understanding nuanced meaning, summarizing information, and expressing oneself fluently and precisely.

 

Grammar: At the C2 level, grammar mastery goes beyond basic structures to encompass nuanced and complex linguistic features. This includes a wide range of tenses, including advanced uses of past, present, and future, as well as their perfect and continuous forms. Students also delve into more sophisticated sentence structures like conditionals, reported speech, relative clauses, and sentence inversion. Additionally, they refine their understanding of less common grammatical points like cleft sentences, inversions, and the use of different sentence structures for emphasis and effect.

 

Conversation: At the C2 level, conversation instruction focuses on mastering complex, nuanced topics and advanced vocabulary, enabling learners to discuss and debate any subject with fluency and accuracy. This includes understanding and expressing subtle shades of meaning, structuring arguments logically, and using language flexibly for various purposes.

 

Vocabulary: At the C2 level, you're expected to have a very large and nuanced vocabulary, encompassing a broad range of topics and contexts. This includes both general and specialized vocabulary, with a focus on precision and accuracy in expression.

 

Reading: At the C2 level of English, learners are expected to be able to understand virtually anything they read, including complex and abstract texts. They can also understand nuances of meaning, make inferences from the text, and analyze the author's intent. Essentially, this level represents a near-native proficiency in reading.

 

Writing: At the C2 level, writing instruction focuses on advanced skills like producing sophisticated, well-organized, and persuasive texts, adapting style for various audiences, and demonstrating a high degree of grammatical accuracy and vocabulary control. Students learn to summarize complex information, express