All French levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1

The levels are defined in relation to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - (CEFR) is a document published by the Council of Europe in 2001, which defines levels of proficiency in a foreign language according to know-how in different areas of competence. These 6 levels are now the reference in the field of language learning and teaching in European countries and particularly for learning French in France.

CEFR levels, the common reference for languages

• Level A1:
  
• Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
• Can introduce themselves and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have.
• Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
• Level A2:
  
• Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
• Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
• Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
• Level B1:
  

• Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
• Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
• Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
• Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
• Level B2;
  
• Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.
• Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
• Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
• Level C1: 
• Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer clauses, and recognize implicit meaning.
• Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
• Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
• Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

• Before arrival:  Online written test to guarantee your pre-placement in the group corresponding to your level.
• Upon arrival at Accent Français:  Your teacher will evaluate your oral abilities during the first course.
• A weekly evaluation
• An evaluation at the end of each level
• At the end of the program:  online level test allows you to evaluate your progress.

If you feel that a level is too easy or too difficult, if you are progressing faster or if you wish to repeat a level, we are here to listen to you and our counselor will work with you to find a solution so that you can change classes the following week. More infos

We can guarantee that you will achieve your learning goals for the number of weeks displayed if: 

• You attend all lessons 
• You fully participate in all classroom activities and tasks
• You work daily and complete the evaluations.

• You practice speaking French beyond the classroom and use our free exercise platform