CEFR – Level guide
What is the CEFR
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a widely recognized standard for assessing language ability. he CEFR is a standard way to describe language ability. By aligning our courses with the CEFR, we can ensure a clear progression of skills and knowledge for your students.
By aligning our courses with the CEFR, we can:
- Enhance Course Structure: Develop a clear progression of skills and knowledge from beginner to advanced levels.
- Improve Student Assessment: Utilize CEFR benchmarks to evaluate student performance accurately.
- Facilitate International Recognition: Ensure that our language certificates are recognized globally.
Am I a beginner, improver or …?
What course should i join?
- The CEFR is divided into six levels, each representing a different set of skills and abilities.
- A1 (Beginner): You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions.
- A2 (Elementary): You can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters.
- B1 (Intermediate): You can understand the main points of clear standard input on both concrete and abstract topics.
- B2 (Upper Intermediate): You can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics.
- C1 (Advanced): You can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meanings.
- C2 (Proficient): You can understand with ease virtually everything read or heard.
Level Details
Beginners A1 – I can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases (e.g., buying a coffee, newspaper, etc.). I can introduce myself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where I live, people I know, etc. I can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Elementary A2 – I can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). I can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. I can describe in simple terms aspects of my background, the local area, ordering in a restaurant, etc.
Intermediate B1 – Soy capaz de comprender los puntos principales de textos claros y en lengua estándar si tratan sobre cuestiones que me son conocidas, ya sea en situaciones de trabajo, de estudio o de ocio. Sé desenvolverme en la mayor parte de las situaciones que pueden surgir durante un viaje por zonas donde se utiliza la lengua. Soy capaz de producir textos sencillos y coherentes sobre temas que me son familiares o en los que tengo un interés personal. Puedo describir experiencias, acontecimientos, deseos y aspiraciones, así como justificar brevemente mis opiniones o explicar mis planes.
Upper-Intermermediate B2 – Soy capaz de comprender los puntos principales de textos claros y en lengua estándar si tratan sobre cuestiones que me son conocidas, ya sea en situaciones de trabajo, de estudio o de ocio. Sé desenvolverme en la mayor parte de las situaciones que pueden surgir durante un viaje por zonas donde se utiliza la lengua. Soy capaz de producir textos sencillos y coherentes sobre temas que me son familiares o en los que tengo un interés personal. Puedo describir experiencias, acontecimientos, deseos y aspiraciones, así como justificar brevemente mis opiniones o explicar mis planes.
Advanced C1 – Soy capaz de comprender una amplia variedad de textos extensos y con cierto nivel de exigencia, así como reconocer en ellos sentidos implícitos. Sé expresarme de forma fluida y espontánea sin muestras muy evidentes de esfuerzo para encontrar la expresión adecuada. Puedo hacer un uso flexible y efectivo del idioma para fines sociales, académicos y profesionales. Puedo producir textos claros, bien estructurados y detallados sobre temas de cierta complejidad, mostrando un uso correcto de los mecanismos de organización, articulación y cohesión del texto.
Our approach
At Ola Languages we all are committed to making Spanish language learning enjoyable and effective for all, enabling our students to achieve their language goals and embrace the richness of Spanish culture. At Ola Languages, we tailor our classes to suit your preferences and learning style.
We offer in-person classes in different locations including Waterford City, Wexford town, Rosslare, and New Ross. Online options also available.
Ola Languages offers a diverse selection of in-person group classes for adults, catering to all proficiency levels. From complete beginners and beginners to elementary and advanced students. Morning, afternoon, and evening groups classes.
We provide Junior and Leaving Certificate grinds in groups of up to 5 students, as well as individual classes both in-person and online. Our grinds are tailored to exam needs.
For primary school children , we offer engaging in-person after school group classes for students as young as junior infants up to 6th class. Groups are divided by age.
Are you looking for personalized, one-to-one classes? We offer tailored private classes, both in-person and online, catering to groups of 1 to 4 students.
If you reside in Dublin or Cork, or if you simply prefer the convenience of online classes, we invite you to join our engaging online group and private classes.
