Level A1 – A2 Elementary*           
You can barely interact in English. You can understand and use individual words and phrases, but cannot communicate in complete sentences. You understand only part of what you hear and read.
* Corresponds to Reference Levels A1 & A2 in the European Framework 

Level A2 – B1 Pre-Intermediate*           
You can interact at a basic level in English, but your vocabulary and grammar skills are so basic and inaccurate that you can only communicate a small portion of what you want. You only understand others provided they speak slowly and address you directly.
* Corresponds to Reference Level B1 in the European Framework

Level B1 – B2 Lower Intermediate/Intermediate*       
You can interact quite well in English, but you still make a few basic mistakes. You would like to expand your vocabulary and ability to express yourself in order to feel confident in the language.
* Corresponds to Reference Level B2 in the European Framework

Level B2 – C1 Upper Intermediate/Advanced*   
You can speak the foreign language relatively correctly and with a certain degree of fluency, but you want to expand your vocabulary and achieve a higher level of accuracy in conversation in business situations.
* Corresponds to Reference Level C1 in the European Framework

• provides a common basis for the elaboration of language syllabuses, curriculum guidelines, examinations and instruction across Europe.
• helps to overcome the barriers resulting from different educational systems in Europe.
• strengthens the independence of teachers and learners by making course content, objectives and qualifications more transparent. Learners can better assess their proficiency.
• focuses on “comprehension” (spoken and written), “speaking” (taking part in conversations and coherent discussions) and “writing” skills.
• takes into consideration the importance of the cultural component for language learners (way of life in the different countries, values, body language, social conventions, particular cultural rituals, etc.), helping to sharpen intercultural awareness.
• takes into consideration communication in the professional environment.
• promotes the mobility of Europe’s citizens thanks to the Europe-wide validity of certification in the form of European language certificates. The test centres (larger institutions of adult education) can be found across Europe so that the way to a certificate is usually not too far away.