Progressing level by level is an important part of mastering the English language. Regularly building on previous knowledge and lessons can lead to a better understanding of the language and help you develop the skills you need to become a proficient English speaker.
Beginners
Elementary
Pre-Intermediate
Intermediate
Upper-Intermediate
Advanced
Proficiency
Give basic information about yourself and your family.
Ask simple questions.
Tell the time.
Talk about the things you do every day.
Read short texts.
Understand basic conversation.
Talk about likes and dislikes.
Discuss where and how you live.
Talk about past events and future plans.
Describe objects and people.
Talk about the weather.
Ask simple questions.
Read short texts.
Listen to short dialogs.
Write short e-mails and postcards.
Make comparisons.
Talk about future plans.
Agree and disagree.
Make simple polite requests.
Talk about travel and holidays.
Describe people’s appearance and character.
Talk about possessions.
Read longer texts.
Listen to more difficult conversations
Write a short letter or story.
Talk about intentions.
Make predictions.
Express obligations.
Give advice.
Give and understand instructions.
Talk about your holidays, the news and relationships.
Write a short CV.
Express your personal opinions in a discussion.
Speculate
Speak alone for about 5 minutes.
Understand short newspaper articles.
Write a formal letter.
Write a detailed CV.
Make formal telephone conversations.
Make travel arrangements.
Talk about imaginary situations in the present and the past.
Give longer presentations.
Write longer formal and informal letters.
Understand longer and more complicated texts.
Watch and understand films in English.
Speak confidently on any topic.
Use short questions to show interest.
Pay and receive compliments.
Use phrasal verbs and idioms appropriately.
Use idioms and colloquialisms appropriately.
Analyze the language in context.
Understand films and literature.
Improve fluency and accuracy.
