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ESL learning journey

The CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) progression chart is your roadmap to mastering English. It breaks down language skills into six levels: A1 (Beginner) to C2(Proficient), helping you see exactly where you stand and what you need to work on next. When you apply to our course, we use this chart to place you in the perfect class for your current abilities, ensuring you’re on the right track to achieving your language goals. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, the CEFR chart will guide your journey to English fluency.

CEFR progression chart

A1
Basic Level

A2
Upper Basic Level

B1
Intermediate

B2
Upper Intermediate

C1
Advanced

Basic Phrases

Routine Conversation

Extended Dialogues

Complex Discussions

Nuanced Communication

Simple Present

Present & Past Tenses

All Tenses

Advanced Tenses

Mastery of All Tenses

Personal Info

Work & Daily Life

Abstract Topics

Detailed Arguments

Sophisticated Discourse

Basic Needs

Health & Housing

Current Events

Professional Contexts

Academic/Specialized Topics

Simple Questions

Extended Dialogues

Express Opinions

Debate & Persuasion

Critical Analysis

Limited Vocabulary

Expanded Vocabulary

Rich Vocabulary

Idiomatic Expressions

Near-Native Fluency

Key Skills Developed

A1
Basic Level

A2
Upper Basic Level

B1
Intermediate

B2
Upper Intermediate

C1
Advanced

Greetings

Small Talk

Social Interaction

Professional Communication

Eloquent Expression

 Basic Needs

Specific Requests

Detailed Explanations

Negotiations

Diplomatic Language

Simple Present

Past Tense

All Tenses

Conditionals

Subtle Distinctions in Tense Usage

Numbers/Alphabet

Time Expressions

Narrative Sequences

Complex Time References

Sophisticated Time Concepts

Numbers/Alphabet

Broader Contexts

Rich Vocabulary

Idiomatic Expressions

Near-Native Fluency

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