The Basic Level is based on Level A of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It comprises the first two years of language study at the Official Schools of Languages and is divided into A1 and A2This level involves the ability to use the language in a simple, appropriate, and effective way, both orally and in writing, in everyday situations with predictable content. It includes interacting with others, understanding, and producing short texts on specific topics of a general nature, using a basic repertoire of common linguistic resources and standard language.
The Intermediate B1 Level consists of one academic year and corresponds to Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It involves the ability to use the language interactively, receptively, and productively with a reasonable degree of confidence and flexibility in everyday situations. Learners are able to understand and produce spoken and written texts on general topics or subjects of personal interest, using a reasonably broad range of simple linguistic resources in standard language.
The Intermediate B2 Level consists of two courses, B2.1 and B2.2, and corresponds to Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It involves the ability to use the language fluently and naturally in a wide range of situations, understanding, mediating, and producing complex spoken and written texts on general topics or areas of personal or professional specialization. Learners are expected to have a good command of a broad repertoire of linguistic resources, avoiding overly idiomatic expressions, and to adapt their language use according to the communication channel and context. Compared with Level B1, the B2 Level represents progress in fluency, accuracy, and correctness, as well as a greater ability to adapt language to a wide variety of situations. It also places particular emphasis on the development of discourse competence (including strategies for cooperation, coherence, and cohesion) and on the ability to argue and negotiate effectively. Finally, this level aims to develop a deeper understanding of how the language works and greater awareness of the language-learning process. This enables learners to become more autonomous in planning their own progress, self-correcting, and overcoming learning difficulties.
Once learners have achieved the B2 Level as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe, corresponding to an upper-intermediate independent user, the C1 Level places them at the level of a proficient user and certifies their effective operational command of the language. At C1 Level, according to the CEFR, learners are able to understand a wide range of long and demanding texts and recognize implicit meaning. They can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. They can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes. They are also able to produce clear, well-structured, and detailed texts on complex subjects, demonstrating accurate use of organizational, linking, and cohesive devices.