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.

CEFR track hub — level overview and lesson list
CEFR track hub on mobile

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.

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