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HOW MUCH WILL YOU LEARN? EF learning stages*
Weeks of study
(*Common European Framework Levels)
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UPPER ADVANCED Communicates almost as effectively as a native speaker.
(C2)
ADVANCED
Confident communicator, good comprehension of most texts.
(C1)
UPPER INTERMEDIATE Interacts with a degree of fluency; limited range of style.
EF RESEARCH NETWORK
(B2)
INTERMEDIATE
Good situational comprehension; limited creative capacity.
(B1) ELEMENTARY
Can understand and use familiar sentences and expressions.
(A2)
BEGINNER
Basic phrases or no previous exposure to the language.
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Exam Levels 16
20
Cambridge: CPE IELTS: >7 TOEFL iBT: 96-106 TOEIC: 821-990
Cambridge: CAE BEC: Higher IELTS: 6-7 TOEFL iBT: 86-95 TOEIC: 651-820 Cambridge: FCE BEC: Vantage IELTS: 5-6 TOEFL iBT: 56-85 TOEIC: 401-650 Cambridge: PET BEC: Preliminary IELTS: 4-5 TOEFL iBT: 26-55 TOEIC: 151-400
Defining the future of language learning EF Learning Labs collaborates with the most prestigious universities worldwide—including the University of Cambridge—to define the future of language learning. Together this collective of the world’s most eminent linguists, scientists and language experts are pioneering initiatives in language acquisition, teaching technology, and progress assessment. Learn more about our current initiatives and collaborating universities at www.ef.com/research. EF Research Unit at University of Cambridge One of our longest standing research initiatives is a Research Unit at the University of Cambridge Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics. Here we collaborate with leading scientists, linguists and scholars to fundamentally improve the way students learn English.
Cambridge: KET IELTS: <3 TOEFL iBT: <25 TOEIC: 101-150
TOEIC: 0-100
(A1) Intensive course General course
* EF’s levels are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference, published by the Council of Europe. Each CEFR stage is divided into 3 EF course levels. Note: The graph indicates the average rate of progress and is intended as a guide only. Your individual progress will depend on the intensity of your programme, and your individual aptitude and motivation.
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