This article describes the main possible levels of proficiency in a foreign language. If you have some knowledge in this area, but you have no idea what your level really is, then the following is for you!
A1 language level
You can understand and use in your speech some familiar words, expressions and phrases necessary for certain specific tasks. For example, you can introduce yourself, ask and give answers to simple questions, you can maintain a simple conversation. Provided that your opponent pronounces the phrases distinctly and slowly. Actually, this is an initial knowledge of foreign languages.
Level A2
Now you can find out individual sentences, as well as those expressions that you often find. As a rule, they are associated with the main areas of human activity: work, family, shopping, residence, leisure, hobbies and so on. You are able to exchange the simplest information within familiar domestic topics.
Foreign language proficiency levels B1 and B2
Actually, this is the middle stage in the process of your training. You are far from perfect, however, you already quite freely understand the main ideas of clear messages formulated in a literary language. Freely navigate topics regularly arising at work, leisure, study and so on. The degree of knowledge of a foreign language Intermediate usually implies that you can already communicate in situations that regularly arise or may arise during your stay in the country of the language you are studying: specify the path to a specific area of the city, order a service, pay for goods in a store, book a hotel number and so on. At this stage, you should already be able to compose meaningful messages on well-known and popular topics, describe your personal impressions, aspirations, thoughts and views, and reason your own opinion about various events.
Foreign language proficiency levels C
Still not quite free mastery of the language. However, it is now quite free. You already catch the idea of complex texts on very specific or abstract topics. Highly specialized texts are available to you. You are able to speak quickly and spontaneously for regular communication with native speakers of the language being studied. At the same time without experiencing much difficulty. At this stage, you already know how to make very clear and detailed messages on a variety of topics, express your personal opinion about certain problems, point out the advantages and disadvantages of various arguments and arguments.
Highest levels of foreign language proficiency
You are close to perfection! Now you are able to talk with the interlocutor quickly, without thinking about building a sentence and selecting words. The language in your use is flexible enough and effective for communication in the scientific and professional fields. You speak fluently spontaneously and at a high pace, while emphasizing emotional shades.