The description of our levels is based on the CEFR.

What is the CEFR?
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability in any European language.
It describes language ability on a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language. This makes it easy for anyone involved in language teaching and testing, such as teachers or learners, to see the level of different qualifications. It also means that employers and educational institutions can easily compare qualifications across countries.
Instead of being based on the number of hours of study or qualifications, the framework describes what people are effectively able to do when using a language.
These skills range from knowing just a few words to using the language almost seamlessly.
THE GLOBAL SCALE
The Global Scale is composed of three levels, and each level is subdivided into two:
A: Basic User
• A1 Starter (Breakthrough)
• A2 Elementary (Waystage)
B: Independent User
• B1 Intermediate (Threshold)
• B2 Upper Intermediate (Vantage)
C: Proficient User
• C1 Advanced (Effective Operational Proficiency)
• C2 Proficiency (Mastery)
For each of the levels the CEFR describes what the learner can do in terms of reading, listening, oral and written skills.
For example, a learner at the end of level A1:
• can interact in a simple way as long as the caller speaks in a clear way and is ready to help.
By comparison, at level C2:
• can express themselves spontaneously, fluently and correctly, differentiating fine variations of meaning, even in more complex situations.