Mapping Your Progress: What to Expect at Each French Proficiency Level

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Our comprehensive guide has you covered. Delve into the details of class programs spanning A1 to C2, unveiling the hours needed and the anticipated achievements. Get ready to map your progress and navigate your way to linguistic excellence.

​For who?	​Class Programs	​Expected Outcome
		​ A1 Level
​Absolute beginner with zero knowledge of French	A1.1 A1.2 20 hours	​At the end, learners should be able to: Know French alphabet and count from 1 to 100. Introduce themselves and others using simple phrases. Ask and answer simple questions. Understand familiar words and phrases when spoken slowly and clearly. Understand basic information in simple texts. Write short, simple sentences about themselves and their immediate environment.
		​ A2 Level
​Beginner with little knowledge of French	​A2.1 A2.2 20 hours	At the end, learners be able to: Engage in conversations related to familiar topics (e.g. family, daily activities) and in basic social interactions (e.g. ordering food). Express opinions, feelings and needs in simple sentences and describe surroundings and immediate environment. Understand simple conversations, basic instructions and announcements conveyed clearly and slowly. Understand short texts, advertisements and simple emails and extract key information. Write short messages, notes and simple descriptions about themselves and other familiar topics. This level would enable you to go by your day when travelling in France.
		​ B1 Level
Learners with a foundation in French (see expected outcome of A2)	​B1.1 B1.2 B1.3 30 hours	At the end, learners should be able to Express personal opinions, preferences and experiences using basic vocabulary and sentence structures. Conduct presentation of a project or an idea. Understand the main ideas of simple spoken conversations or presentations on familiar subjects. Understand straightforward texts, such as emails, short stories and extract essential information. Write coherent and structured texts using basic grammar and vocabulary.
		​ B2 Level
​Learners with an intermediate level (see expected outcome of B1)	​B2.1 B2.2 B2.3 B2.4 B2.5 40 hours	​At the end, learners should be able to Engage in conversations on familiar topics with native speakers, expressing opinions and ideas clearly. Participate in discussions, debates and express viewpoints. Understand complex and detailed presentations on a familiar subject. Understand a variety of written materials and extract their overall message and key information Write well-structured and detailed texts Most universities in France require foreign students to have a B2 level to be able to follow class delivery in French.
		​ C1 Level
Learners with advanced proficiency (see expected outcome of B2)	C1 ​25 – 30 hours	​At the end, learners should be able to Engage in nuanced and detailed discussions on wide array of topics and express themselves fluently and confidently, while adapting their language to various contexts. Understand a variety of written materials and extract main ideas, details and inferred meanings. Write well-structured and detailed essays, reports and summaries on diverse subjects. Understand a wide range of spoken language, including extended conversations, speeches and lectures. Use a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures effectively Some universities in France require foreign students to have a C1 level.
		​​ C2 Level
​Individuals with mastery level-proficiency (see expected outcome of C1)	C1 ​25 – 30 hours	​At the end, learners should be able to: Understand and communicate with native-like fluency and precision. Engage seamlessly in complex discussions, academic debates and negotiations using a wide range of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. Read and understand at ease complex literary, technical and specialized texts Write sophisticated and well-structured texts, displaying a high level of linguistic creativity and control. Demonstrate an exceptional command of the language across all aspects, including vocabular, grammar, nuance and cultural context.

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