Level A1

A1 · Beginner

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions.

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What A1 means

You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. You can introduce yourself and others, ask and answer simple questions about personal details, and interact in a simple way when the other person speaks slowly and clearly.

Summary of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) description of level A1.

How you get to this level

  • Through the placement test: if the tester places you at A1, you start here.

Moving up is never automatic. You choose and enrol in your next group yourself.

After this level

When the roadmap of A1 is complete and the final assessment is done, administration confirms the level. You are then eligible for A2 · Elementary groups. About level A2

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