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
Basic Phrases
Simple Present
Personal Info
Basic Needs
Simple Questions
Limited Vocabulary
A2 / Upper Basic Level
Routine Conversation
Present & Past Tenses
Work & Daily Life
Health & Housing
Extended Dialogues
Expanded Vocabulary
B1 / Intermediate
Extended Dialogues
All Tenses
Abstract Topics
Current Events
Express Opinions
Rich Vocabulary
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Complex Discussions
Advanced Tenses
Detailed Arguments
Professional Contexts
Debate & Persuasion
Idiomatic Expressions
C1 / Advanced
Nuanced Communication
Mastery of All Tenses
Sophisticated Discourse
Academic/Specialized Topics
Critical Analysis
Near-Native Fluency
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
A1 / Basic Level
Greetings
Basic Needs
Simple Present
Basic Needs
Numbers/Alphabet
A2 / Upper Basic Level
Small Talk
Specific Requests
Past Tense
Time Expressions
Broader Contexts
B1 / Intermediate
Social Interaction
Detailed Explanations
All Tenses
Narrative Sequences
Rich Vocabulary
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Professional Communication
Negotiations
Conditionals
Complex Time References
Idiomatic Expressions
C1 / Advanced
Eloquent Expression
Diplomatic Language
Subtle Distinctions in Tense Usage
Sophisticated Time Concepts
Near-Native Fluency
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