This article describes the main possible levels of foreign language proficiency. If you have some knowledge in this area, but have no idea what your level really is, then the following is for you!
Language level A1
You can understand and use in your own speech some familiar words, expressions and phrases necessary for certain specific tasks. For example, you know how to introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions, and you can maintain a simple conversation. Provided that your opponent pronounces the phrases clearly and slowly. Actually, this is the initial knowledge of foreign languages.
A2 Proficiency
Now you can learn individual sentences, as well as those expressions that you meet quite often. As a rule, they are associated with the main areas of human activity: work, family, shopping, place of residence, recreation, hobbies, and so on. You are able to exchange simple information within the framework of everyday familiar topics.
Foreign language levels B1 and B2
Actually, this is the middle stage in your learning process. You are still far from perfect, but you are already quite fluent in understanding the main ideas of clear messages formulated in literary language. You are fluent in topics that regularly arise at work, leisure, study, and so on. The degree of foreign language proficiency Intermediate usually assumes that you can already communicate in those situations that regularly arise or may arise during your stay in the country of the language being studied: clarify the way to a certain 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 be able to compose sufficiently related messages on well-known and popular topics, describe your personal impressions, aspirations, thoughts and views, argue your own opinion regarding various events.
Foreign language levels С
Not quite fluent yet. However, now it is already 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 target language. At the same time without experiencing much difficulty. At this stage, you already know how to write very clear and detailed messages on a wide variety of topics, express your personal opinion on certain problems, point out the benefits andshortcomings of various arguments and arguments.
The highest levels of foreign language proficiency
You are close to perfection! Now you are able to speak with the interlocutor quickly, without thinking about building a sentence and choosing words. The language you use is flexible and efficient enough for scientific and professional communication. You speak fluently and spontaneously at a high pace, while emphasizing emotional overtones.
