These are the CEFR levels, the scale used across Europe and by most English exams. You do not need to know your level to start. Read the descriptions below and pick the one that sounds like a slightly harder version of you.
- A1 - Beginner
- You can introduce yourself, ask for simple things, and understand slow, clear speech about immediate needs. Follow the A1 path
- A2 - Elementary
- You can handle everyday situations: shopping, directions, describing your background and daily routine. Follow the A2 path
- B1 - Intermediate
- You can hold a conversation on familiar topics, explain your opinion, and deal with most travel situations. Follow the B1 path
- B2 - Upper intermediate
- You can argue a point, follow a fast conversation between native speakers, and write clear detailed text. Most universities and employers ask for this. Follow the B2 path
- C1 - Advanced
- You can work or study in English, use the language flexibly, and catch implied meaning rather than only the words. Follow the C1 path
- C2 - Proficient
- You understand virtually everything you hear or read, and can express fine shades of meaning precisely. Follow the C2 path
- Native
- Beyond the scale: idiom, register, humour, and the things nobody teaches because native speakers never had to learn them. Follow the Native path
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