CEFR Track (A1–C2)
Structured progression through the Common European Framework levels — from Beginner to Mastery.
Overview
The CEFR track follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It takes you from A1 (Beginner) through to C2 (Mastery) with scenario-based lessons at each level.
Access your CEFR track by clicking CEFR Speaking in the sidebar.
Getting Started
When you first open the CEFR Speaking page, an "Assess Your Level" card guides you through a 10-minute speaking assessment. This places you on the A1–C2 scale and immediately unlocks your personalised lesson list below.
Levels & Lesson Count
•A1 (Beginner) — 8 lessons, 5 minutes each. Topics: greetings, ordering food and coffee, daily routine, family and friends, weather, numbers and money, and a level check-up.
•A2 (Elementary) — 9 lessons, 5 minutes each. Builds on A1 with shopping, directions, pharmacy, transport, asking for help, hotel check-in, likes and dislikes, airport navigation, and a level check-up.
•B1 (Intermediate) — 8 lessons, 5–10 minutes each. More extended conversations: office small talk, making plans, giving opinions, storytelling, doctor visit, phone conversations, resolving booking problems, and a level check-up.
•B2 (Upper Intermediate) — 7 lessons, 5–10 minutes each. Making a complaint, job interviews, team meetings, education, health and lifestyle, describing trips, and a level check-up.
•C1 (Advanced) — 9 lessons, 10 minutes each. Technology debates, salary negotiation, cultural topics, news analysis, ethical dilemmas, business pitches, dinner party conversation, networking, and a level check-up.
•C2 (Mastery) — 5 lessons, 10 minutes each. Near-native fluency challenges including presentations, abstract concepts, catching up with old friends, social banter and humour, and a level check-up.
Level Check-ups
Each CEFR level ends with a Level Check-up lesson. This is a short assessment-style conversation that confirms you are ready to progress to the next level. Completing it unlocks the level above.