LEVELS

 

Basic	A1	• Capable of understanding and using common everyday expressions and very basic sentences on a basic and practical level. • Capable of introducing oneself and others, and asking and answering questions about personal details such as where one lives and people whom they know. • Capable of interacting in a simple way providing the other person expresses themselves clearly and slowly.
Basic	A2	• Capable of understanding phrases and frequently used expressions related to basic subject areas (i.e.: basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). • Capable of describing, in simple terms, aspects of their lives, background, environment and areas of immediate need.
Independent	B1	• Capable of understanding the general subjects and ideas on such topics as work, school, and recreation. • Capable of dealing with the situations most likely to arise in an area where French is spoken. • Capable of describing experiences, facts, dreams, hopes and ambitions and capable of explaining opinions and plans in a succinct way.
Independent	B2	• Capable of understanding the general subjects and ideas on such topics as work, school, and recreation. • Capable of dealing with the situations most likely to arise in an area where French is spoken. • Capable of describing experiences, facts, dreams, hopes and ambitions and capable of explaining opinions and plans in a succinct way.
Proficient	C1	• Capable of understanding the main ideas in a difficult text on both a concrete and abstract level, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. • Capable of interacting with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible. • Capable of producing clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and capable of formulating an opinion on such subjects, citing pros and cons.
Proficient	C2	• Capable of understanding difficult, longer texts and identifying implicit meanings. • Capable of expressing themselves fluently and spontaneously without searching for expressions. • Capable of using the French language effectively, clearly, and well-structured for social purpose. • Capable of producing a detailed text on a complex subject, utilizing advanced grammatical structures.