What exactly are the language levels A1 to C2? – Your E-Learning Helpcenter

Our e-learning platform bases the classification of individual videos on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR).

"Easy" corresponds to "A: elementary language use (A1 and A2)",
"Medium" corresponds to "B: independent language use (B1 and B2)",
"Difficult" corresponds to "C: competent language use (C1: advanced level of competence, C2: near-native fluency)".

You will find the CEFR classification of a course on the product tile and in the product information.

Light contributions

A1:

You can understand and use everyday expressions and very simple sentences. You can communicate (e.g. introduce yourself, talk about hobbies) if the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.

A2:

You can understand frequently used expressions, e.g. about family, shopping, work, local area. You can communicate in simple, routine situations involving information about familiar and common things.

Intermediate contributions

B1:

You can understand the main points when clear standard language is used and it is about familiar things from work, school, leisure, etc. You can deal with most situations encountered when travelling in the language area. You can cope with most situations encountered when travelling in the language area. You can express yourself coherently about, for example, personal goals and areas of interest.

B2:

You can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your own field of specialisation. You can communicate so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is quite possible without major effort on either side.

Difficult contributions

C1:

You understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and also implicit meanings. You can use the language in social and professional life in a flexible, structured and detailed way.

C2:

You understand practically effortlessly everything you read or hear. You can express yourself spontaneously in a very fluent and precise manner and also make finer nuances of meaning clear in more complex subject matter.

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