A2 English level (pre-intermediate)

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) has six levels, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for users who are proficient in the language.

What can an A2-level learner of English do?

  • They can understand sentences and common expressions about familiar topics, including very basic personal and family information, shopping, places of interest and work. 
  • They can communicate in simple, everyday tasks that require only simple and direct exchanges of information on familiar topics.
  • They can describe aspects of their past, environment and matters related to their immediate needs, using simple language.

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