Levels and progression Daily progress! 9 Level close to mother tongue (level C2*) 8 Very advanced level (level C1-C2*) 7 Advanced level (level B2-C1*) 6 Upper intermediate level (level B1-B2*) 5 Intermediate level (level B1*) 4 Lower intermediate level (level A2-B1*) 3 Upper elementary level (level A1-A2*) 2 Elementary level (level A1*)
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1 1 Beginner level
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Number of weeks of classes necessary to obtain the desired level. The indications are based on statistics and they depend on your personal commitment.
The graph below shows the average number of study weeks necessary to obtain the desired level. Please note that this guide is approximate and your progress will depend on a number of factors including your commitment to practicing the language outside of class, how much you converse with locals, as well as your natural aptitude for languages.
1 Beginner level
The student understands some words and expressions, but does not master the foreign language.
2 Elementary level (level A1*)
The student understands simple sentences, instructions and descriptions used in everyday life, but only uses isolated words and expressions, in incomplete sentences, without real grammatical content.
3 Upper elementary level (level A1-A2*)
The student masters certain example sentences and knows how to write them, but can hardly understand everyday language. Responds with school language with simple turns of phrase.
4 Lower intermediate level (level A2*))
The student understands the language with some difficulty, except in some precise situations. Can read simple texts. Although makes frequent mistakes, is capable of expressing him/herself in several sentences in a limited number of areas.
5 Intermediate level (level A2-B1*)
The student often restarts sentences in order to be understood and does not yet master special turns of phrase. Grammar, accentuation and vocabulary sometimes have gaps. Good general understanding.
6 Upper intermediate level (level B1*)
The student understands everyday language. In spite of some grammar and expression mistakes, is capable of expressing general ideas with nuances. Language knowledge is sufficient, operational, to use in the professional world.
7 Advanced level (level B1-B2*)
The student masters the structure of the foreign language, both oral and written. He/she is capable of expressing him/herself confidently in various situations and of understanding the language spoken by natives. He/she is still recognised by the prudent use of the language, his/her expressions learned by heart or the absence of idiomatic expressions.
8 Very advanced level (level C1*)
The student understands almost everything, including idiomatic expressions. In spite of occasional errors, he/she is close to mother tongue level, even in complex situations.
9 Proficiency level (level C1-C2*) * Based on the European languages framework scale
Comparison between official certificates and language levels mentioned above: French DELF/TCF A1
DELF/TCF A2 DELF/TCF B1 DELF/TCF B2 DALF/TCF C1 DALF/TCF C2
Spanish 2-3 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 9
DELE A1
DELE A2 DELE B1 DELE B2 DELE C1 DELE C2
2-3 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 9
German Zertifikat B2 Zertifikat C1
6.5 7.5
Italian CILS 1 CILS 2 CILS 3 CILS 4
5 6-7 7 9
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