| A - Basic Proficiency | B - Self-ownership | C - Fluency | |||
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| A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
| Survival level | Pre-threshold level | Threshold level | Threshold advanced level | Proficiency level | Native level proficiency |
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The Elementary level of English is the foundation on which your knowledge of the English language will rest
In the European system of levels of proficiency in foreign languages, level A1 Elementary has the same letter designation as Beginner. However, it is the Elementary level of English that is considered the survival level. That is, the knowledge acquired at this level is enough to communicate in English at an everyday level. For example, if you are abroad, you can check directions with local residents, make purchases, book a hotel room, etc.
As a rule, students come to the Elementary level with a small amount of knowledge acquired in the Beginner course, at school or another educational institution. If you have previously studied English, it means that you already have at least some basic knowledge, even if it seems to you that you studied a long time ago and don’t remember anything. In fact, you have already “met” the English language, you know the letters and sounds, you can read, you can introduce yourself and say simple phrases about yourself, your friends, family, home. This is enough to start studying at the Elementary level.
We recommend starting to study English at the Elementary level if you:
- have studied English a little or briefly before and have acquired basic knowledge;
- speak almost no English, although you know basic grammar and about 300-500 words;
- you have a vague idea of English grammar and would like to understand all tenses and constructions;
- you have basic knowledge, but do not understand English by ear at all;
- have completed the Beginner level of training in English courses or with a personal teacher.
Material that a person should know at the Elementary level
If you think your English skills are slightly better than the categories described above, you may already be at the Elementary level. To verify this, check out the table below. It is considered that you know English at the Elementary level and can move to the level if you have the following knowledge:
| Skill | Your knowledge |
|---|---|
| Grammar (Grammar) | You understand how the verb to be is used (I am a student, It is cold). You know three simple tenses (Present, Future and Past Simple), the present continuous tense (Present Continuous), and have an idea of the present perfect tense (Present Perfect). Do you understand the difference between sentences in the future tense: I'm going to bake a cake (construction to be going to), I'll bake a cake (Future Simple), I'm baking a cake (Present Continuous to indicate future action) . You know the three forms of irregular verbs (drive-drove-driven). You can ask questions to your interlocutor (Word order in questions). Do you understand the difference between a cat and the cat (indefinite and definite articles). You are not surprised that you can say a cookie, but you cannot say a toast (toast, a toasted piece of bread) (Countable and uncountable nouns). You understand what lady’s dress, James’ house (Possessive Case) means. You know the degrees of comparison of adjectives (big-bigger-the biggest). Do you understand the difference between that cup, this cup, these cups, those cups (Demonstrative pronouns). You know object pronouns (me, him, her, us, them) and the rules for their use. You know some adverbs of frequency (often, usually, always, sometimes) and manner of action (well, quickly, hard). You know what There is no snow on the ground (There is/are/was/were) means. You know what the sentences I can read, I can’t swim, You should work (Modal verbs can/can’t/should) mean. You understand what I like reading, I hate shopping means (Construction like/love/hate + -ing). |
| Lexicon (Vocabulary) | Your vocabulary ranges from 1000 to 1500 words and phrases. You know commonly used words and phrases in English. |
| Speaking (Speaking) | You can introduce yourself, your family and your home in a few simple sentences. You know how to talk about your preferences and hobbies. You easily describe your workday and weekend rest. You can shop in a store abroad or communicate with staff at a hotel using vocabulary that is familiar to you. You can talk about simple everyday topics. You can answer simple questions on topics that are familiar to you. |
| Reading (Reading) | You understand adapted literature at your level. You can understand signs and announcements in public places or on the street. You can understand the essence of general news. |
| Listening (Listening) | You understand audio recordings adapted for your level. You understand what native speakers are saying to you if they speak slowly and use vocabulary that is familiar to you. |
| Letter (Writing) | You can write a simple personal letter to a friend. You can write a short text about yourself, your hobby, family, home. You can fill out simple personal information. |
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The Elementary level program includes the study of such topics in the curriculum
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How your speaking skills will develop in the Elementary course
In the Elementary course, as at other levels, you will work on four main skills: By speaking, Listening, By reading, By letter. You will become familiar with simple grammatical structures of the English language, expand your vocabulary with the most necessary words and phrases, and develop correct pronunciation and intonation.
Your main task at any level is to learn speak(Speaking). At the Elementary level, you will already be able to take part in small dialogues, ask questions within the framework of the topics you have studied and understand the answers to them, especially if the interlocutor does not use words that are unfamiliar to you. You will be able to tell a monologue of 5-10 sentences about yourself, your family, and hobbies.
At A1 Elementary level you will learn understand by ear (Listening) individual familiar words and simple phrases that sound rather slowly and clearly. Simple texts and dialogues are used as listening material, which will be fully understandable to you after the second listen.
Concerning reading(Reading), new texts in English will be present in almost every lesson. Each of these texts is a source of new words and expressions that you will learn at this level. In the Elementary course, you study basic vocabulary: you learn the words and phrases that are most necessary in everyday life. Also at this stage you will memorize the reading rules. You will learn to correctly read “automatically” all the letter combinations you encounter, without consulting a dictionary. Moreover, you will do this while reading an interesting text.
Concerning letters(Writing), then the training will begin with the simplest actions. You will learn to sign postcards, fill out small forms where you need to indicate your first and last name, nationality, and so on. By the end of the level, you will be able to write short essays and personal letters.
At the English Elementary level lexicon (Vocabulary) will expand to 1000-1500 words. Level A1 is full of the most useful words and phrases that are often used in all typical communication situations (shop, airport, on the street, etc.). Most words at this level are universal and can be used in written and oral speech, regardless of style. However, the volume of material to study will be quite large, because even for simple dialogues we will need to know a lot of words. But don’t be afraid that you will be forced to learn lists of words by heart. is aimed at mastering the language in the process of communication, so you will memorize new words through dialogues on the topic being studied.
Duration of study at the Elementary level
The duration of studying English at the Elementary level depends on the individual characteristics of the student and his initial knowledge. The average duration of training for the Elementary course is 6-9 months. Although this is one of the first levels of language proficiency, it covers a wealth of material that will enable you to express yourself in the most common everyday communication situations. At this stage of training you gain basic knowledge, which is why it is important to lay a strong foundation that will allow you to subsequently achieve high levels of English proficiency.
And for those who want to not only test their knowledge of the English language, but also improve it, we invite you to sign up for a course at our school. The teacher will determine your level, weaknesses and strengths and help you improve your knowledge.
Or during courses, you will definitely come across the concept of “levels of English” or “levels of English proficiency”, as well as such incomprehensible designations as A1, B2, and the more understandable Beginner, Intermediate and so on. From this article you will learn what these formulations mean and what levels of language proficiency are distinguished, as well as how to determine your level of English.
Levels of the English language were invented so that language learners could be divided into groups with approximately similar knowledge and skills in reading, writing, speaking and writing, as well as to simplify testing procedures, examinations, for various purposes related to emigration, study abroad and employment. This classification helps in recruiting students into a group and preparing teaching aids, methods, and language teaching programs.
Of course, there is no clear boundary between the levels; this division is quite arbitrary, needed not so much by students as by teachers. In total, there are 6 levels of language proficiency, there are two types of division:
- Levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2,
- Levels Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced, Proficiency.
Essentially they are just two different names for the same thing. These 6 levels are divided into three groups.
Table: English language proficiency levels
The classification was developed in the late eighties - early nineties of the last century, it is completely called the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (abbr. CERF).
English language levels: detailed description
Beginner level (A1)
At this level you can:
- Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and simple phrases aimed at solving specific problems.
- Introduce yourself, introduce other people, ask simple personal questions, for example, “Where do you live?”, “Where are you from?”, be able to answer such questions.
- Maintain a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly, clearly and helps you.
Many who studied English at school speak the language at approximately the Beginner level. From the vocabulary only elementary mother, father, help me, my name is, London is the capital. You can understand well-known words and expressions by ear if they speak very clearly and without accent, as in the audio lessons for the textbook. You understand texts like the “Exit” sign, and in a conversation with the help of gestures, using individual words, you can express the simplest thoughts.
Level Elementary (A2)
At this level you can:
- Understand common expressions on general topics such as family, shopping, work, etc.
- Talk about simple everyday topics using simple phrases.
- Talk about yourself in simple terms, describe simple situations.
If you got a 4 or 5 in English at school, but after that you didn’t use English for some time, then most likely you speak the language at the Elementary level. TV programs in English will not be understandable, except for individual words, but the interlocutor, if he speaks clearly, in simple phrases of 2-3 words, will generally understand. You can also incoherently and with long pauses for reflection tell the simplest information about yourself, say that the sky is blue and the weather is clear, express a simple wish, place an order at McDonald's.
The Beginner – Elementary levels can be called a “survival level”, Survival English. It is enough to “survive” during a trip to a country where the main language is English.
Intermediate level (B1)
At this level you can:
- Understand the general meaning of clear speech on common, familiar topics related to everyday life (work, study, etc.)
- Cope with the most typical situations while traveling (at the airport, in a hotel, etc.)
- Compose simple, coherent text on general or personally familiar topics.
- Retell events, describe hopes, dreams, ambitions, be able to briefly talk about plans and explain your point of view.
Vocabulary and knowledge of grammar are enough to write simple essays about yourself, describe incidents from life, write a letter to a friend. But in most cases, oral speech lags behind written speech, you confuse tenses, think about a phrase, pause to find a preposition (to or for?), but you can communicate more or less, especially if there is no shyness or fear of making mistakes.
Understanding your interlocutor is much more difficult, and if it is a native speaker, and even with fast speech and a bizarre accent, then it is almost impossible. However, simple, clear speech is understandable well, provided the words and expressions are familiar. You generally understand if the text is not very complex, and with some difficulty you understand the general meaning without subtitles.
Upper Intermediate level (B2)
At this level you can:
- Understand the general meaning of complex text on concrete and abstract topics, including technical (specialized) topics in your profile.
- Speak quickly enough so that communication with a native speaker occurs without long pauses.
- Compose clear, detailed text on various topics, explain points of view, give arguments for and against various points of view on the topic.
Upper Intermediate is already a good, solid, confident command of the language. If you are talking on a well-known topic with a person whose pronunciation you understand well, then the conversation will go quickly, easily, naturally. An outside observer will say that you are fluent in English. However, you may be confused by words and expressions related to topics that you do not understand well, all sorts of jokes, sarcasm, hints, slang.
You are asked to answer 36 questions to test your listening, writing, speaking and grammar skills.
It is noteworthy that to test listening comprehension, they do not use phrases recorded by the speaker like “London is the capital”, but short excerpts from films (Puzzle English specializes in learning English from films and TV series). In English-language films, the characters' speech is close to how people speak in real life, so the test can seem harsh.
Chandler from Friends doesn't have the best pronunciation.
To check a letter, you need to translate several phrases from English into Russian and from Russian into English. The program provides several translation options for each phrase. To test your knowledge of grammar, a completely ordinary test is used, where you need to choose one option from several proposed ones.
But you're probably wondering how the program can test your speaking skills? Of course, an online English test will not test your speech like a human, but the test developers have come up with an original solution. In the task you need to listen to a phrase from the film and choose a line suitable for continuing the dialogue.
Talking is not enough, you also need to understand your interlocutor!
The ability to speak English consists of two skills: listening to the speech of your interlocutor and expressing your thoughts. This task, although in a simplified form, tests how you cope with both tasks.
At the end of the test, you will be shown a complete list of questions with the correct answers, and you will find out where you made mistakes. And of course, you will see a chart with an assessment of your level on a scale from Beginner to Upper Intermediate. 
2. Test to determine the level of English with a teacher
To get a professional, “live” (and not automated, as in tests) assessment of the level of the English language, you need English teacher, which will test you with tasks and an interview in English.
This consultation can be done free of charge. Firstly, there may be a language school in your city that offers free language testing and even a trial lesson. This is now a common practice.
In short, I signed up for a trial lesson-test, got in touch on Skype at the appointed time, and teacher Alexandra and I had a lesson during which she “tortured” me in every possible way with various tasks. All communication was in English.
My trial lesson on SkyEng. We check your knowledge of grammar.
At the end of the lesson, the teacher explained to me in detail in which direction I should develop my English, what problems I have, and a little later she sent me a letter with a detailed description of the level of language skills (with ratings on a 5-point scale) and methodological recommendations.
This method took some time: three days passed from submitting the application to the lesson, and the lesson itself lasted about 40 minutes. But this is much more interesting than any online test.
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We continue our conversation about levels of learning English. Last time we discussed the initial stage of mastering the English language, the beginner level. Today I would like to talk about the next stage of training - this is the level elementary. In the European system of degrees of proficiency in a foreign language, the elementary level is designated in the same way as the beginner level, that is A1. However, these levels have significant differences.
What material does the elementary level require?
The initial stage is the basics, a program for those who do not know English at all. The elementary level is a completely different matter. This level is the foundation on which your knowledge of the English language will rest. The knowledge acquired at this level is sufficient to communicate on everyday topics.
Knowing the language at a basic “level” will help you ask for directions, rent a hotel room, make purchases, walk around the city, and navigate the area and situation. That is why this stage is called the survival level.
Elementary level is suitable for those who have already acquired some knowledge of the English language, that is, they have mastered the previous level, the beginner level at school, or in additional courses. You already know how to read and write, are able to translate texts with a dictionary, compose simple sentences and phrases, can briefly talk about yourself, family, work, etc., then feel free to move on to the elementary level.
How to recognize that you are already able or ready to move to this level of learning English? Very simple! If you:
- Have studied English before and gained at least basic knowledge;
- You practically don’t speak English, but you have some idea of its grammar, know the most common grammatical rules and have a small vocabulary;
- Your knowledge of English grammar is not that strong, but you want to understand all constructions and tenses;
- You have basic knowledge of the English language, but you do not understand English by ear;
- You have completed beginner level training at school, at home or in a language course.
If you answered yes to all of the above points, then you can safely move on to the elementary level.
What material does the elementary level require?
Let's figure out what material and what knowledge this stage of learning English offers us after completing it.
- So, having mastered this level of knowledge, you have a clear understanding of the verb to be, you understand how and when it is used
- In addition to the three simple tenses of verbs (present, past and future), you have the concept of continuous and perfect tenses
- Do you understand the difference between the definite and indefinite article and their use in speech?
- You have an understanding of irregular verbs and know the three forms of basic irregular verbs
- You understand the degrees of comparison of adjectives, the plural of nouns, the possessive case, and some types of pronouns
- As for your speech, you are able to communicate on various general topics, you can communicate abroad, namely: make purchases, rent a hotel room, etc. You can also talk about yourself, your family and ask your interlocutor about himself
- You understand what native speakers are saying to you if the words are pronounced clearly and the vocabulary is familiar to you
- You are able to read adapted texts at your level
- You can write a test essay about yourself.
All these points are offered to us by the elementary level. From this we can conclude that this level really helps to “survive” in various situations when communication requires English. 
Basic points of the elementary level
As for grammatical and conversational topics, their range here is much wider than at the elementary level. Grammar includes knowledge in such sections as: verb to be, basic tenses of verbs, including perfect and continuous, pronouns, adjectives, articles, prepositions, adverbs, modal verbs, There is / are construction, degrees of comparison of adjectives.
Conversational topics whose vocabulary is assumed at elementary level: a story about yourself and your family, preferences, hobbies, professions, daily routine, holidays, weather, food, home and its furnishings, city, shopping, description of a person, country.
What are the advantages of this level of training?
The most important thing this level works on is speech, speaking in English. After completing this stage of training, you will be able to speak fluently and will not be confused in a situation where communication in English is required. You can take part in the conversation and ask questions that interest you.
You perceive familiar words and expressions by ear, and your pronunciation at this level is correct and clear. Since the initial stage has already been completed, at this “level” you will learn something new in each lesson, and the pace of classes will be a little faster. As for writing, by the end of the level you will learn how to write letters and essays, comment on quotes and proverbs. Your vocabulary will expand to 1000, 1500 words.
The duration of study at elementary depends on the student’s abilities and lasts from 6 to 9 months. During this period, quite extensive material is studied, which provides a significant amount of knowledge in the English language. That is why it is important to lay a strong foundation, a reliable foundation, which will then allow you to improve your level, and therefore your knowledge!
Agree, this is no longer an entry level! We can conclude that with the elementary level you can safely join the feast, the world, and good people!
Today we will continue to talk about levels in English. Level A1-A2 or Elementary is the second level of knowledge of the English language in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), a system for determining different language levels. In everyday speech, this level can be called basic. The term "Elementary" is the official description of the level in the CEFR. A student who has mastered a basic level of English can meet his or her basic communication needs. So, let's talk about everything in order.
| LEVEL | Description | CEFR level |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | You don't speak English | ;) |
| Elementary | You can say and understand some words and phrases in English | A1 |
| Pre-Intermediate | You can communicate in “plain” English and understand the other person in a familiar situation, but have difficulty | A2 |
| Intermediate | You can speak quite well and understand speech by ear. Express yourself using simple sentences, but have difficulty with more complex grammatical structures and vocabulary | B1 |
| Upper-Intermediate | You speak and understand English well by ear, but you can still make mistakes | B2 |
| Advanced | You speak English fluently and have full listening comprehension | C1 |
| Proficiency | You speak English at the level of a native speaker | C2 |
What is the difference between the Beginner level and the Elementary level?
Both levels are considered elementary. Both are designated by the same letter in the European classification (CEFR): Beginner - A1, Elementary - A2. But what's the difference? The Beginner level is intended for those who have not studied English, i.e. I haven’t worked at all, never. At the same time, perhaps the “beginner” knows a couple of words (for example, hello, yes, no, my name is, but that’s all). The Elementary level is for those who already have some basic knowledge, even if it’s from school 20 years ago. Even if a person speaks practically no English at all, he already has an idea of the language system.
- have studied English a little or briefly before and have acquired basic knowledge;
- speak almost no English, although you know basic grammar and about 300-500 words;
- you have a vague idea of English grammar and would like to understand all tenses and constructions;
- you have basic knowledge, but do not understand English by ear at all;
- have completed the Beginner level of training in English courses or with a personal teacher.
There is also an Upper-Elementary level - the highest elementary level. You have knowledge of simple grammatical structures in English. You can carry on a conversation on a familiar topic, but, unfortunately, the number of familiar topics is very limited. You understand simple sentences and speech structures, especially if they speak slowly and clarify what is said with gestures. If you have this level, then you can safely continue your studies with Pre-Intermediate.
The Elementary level program includes the following topics.
| Grammar topics | Lexical topics |
| - The verb To be in three tenses. - Present (Simple, Continuous, Perfect). - Future Simple + be going to. - Past Simple (Regular / Irregular verbs). - Imperative mood. - Word order in questions. - Demonstrative pronouns. - Object Pronouns. - Adjectives. - Possessive Case (expression of ownership). - Articles. - Singular and plural nouns. - Countable and uncountable. - Adverbs of frequency. - Adverbs of manner of action. - Prepositions. - Modal verbs (can, can’t, should). - K-construction like / hate / love + V-ing. - The construction there is / are. - Comparative and superlative adjective. |
- About myself and my family. - Countries and nationalities. - Personal preferences (likes/dislikes). - Job. - Schedule. - Holidays. - Weather. - Food and drinks. - Sports and fitness. - Cinema and music. - Homes and furniture. - City and attractions. - Transport. - In shops. - Dates and numbers. - Description of a person. |
What does a language learning course at the Elementary level include?
In the Elementary course, as in other levels, you will work on 4 basic skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will become familiar with simple grammatical structures of the English language, expand your vocabulary with the most necessary words and phrases, and develop correct pronunciation and correct intonation. At the end of the level you will be able to:
- talk about the events of your life;
- describe your past, giving details of the most important milestones;
- discuss your vacation plans and tell friends and colleagues about it afterwards;
- talk about nature and travel;
- talk about your favorite films and choose some to watch with friends;
- discuss the topic of clothing;
- take part in conversations at work, talk about familiar topics in meetings;
- evaluate the work of a colleague;
- participate in simple business negotiations, greeting guests and attending general events:
- Understand and communicate basic business propositions in your area of expertise.
Duration of study at the Elementary level
The length of time to study English at the Elementary level, like any other level, depends on the individual characteristics of the student and his knowledge base. The average duration of training on the course is from 4 to 6 months. Although this is one of the first levels of language proficiency, it covers quite a lot of material that will allow you to express yourself in the most common situations of daily communication. At this stage of learning you gain basic knowledge, which is why it is important to lay a strong foundation that will allow you to subsequently achieve high levels of English proficiency.
To achieve good results, do not limit yourself to just attending regular classes and doing your homework. Try something new.
- Don't forget to speak English, the more the better. If you have absolutely no one to talk to, start a conversation with your cat or dog, but believe me, in our time it is not so difficult to find an interlocutor who is eager to communicate in English. On the Internet, on forums dedicated to learning English, there are a large number of topics dedicated to finding interlocutors via Skype. You can try to teach a person their native language in exchange for knowledge of English. In addition, in social networks dedicated to learning English, there is the possibility of both audio and text communication in English.
- Create a conversation club with friends or colleagues. This will give you the opportunity to meet more often and discuss pressing issues. Or come to our classes at the Conversation Club.
- Watch movies, news and shows in English with English subtitles. Start with cartoons, where the vocabulary is usually easier and the visual accompaniment is very accurate, which will allow you to understand the meaning of what is happening as well as possible.
- Keep a personal diary where you can write down your thoughts in English. It is not necessary to immediately create entire stories or essays; at first, a few sentences will be quite enough. And remember, the more time you devote to English, the better the results will be.
Conclusion
So we got acquainted with another basic level of English. At this level, you begin to take the initiative in using language, begin to feel it and not just speak, but communicate. It is at this level that you can fall in love with English and turn your learning from a necessity into a favorite pastime. Learn English, don't give up and you will achieve your goal!
Have a great English and study with pleasure!
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