LEVEL A1 - BREAKTHROUGH / BEGINNER / DISCOVERY

The Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEF or CEFR) is a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages across Europe and, increasingly, in other countries and Its main aim is to provide a method of learning, teaching and assessing which applies to all languages in Europe.

The six reference levels (see below) have become widely accepted as the European standard for grading an individual’s language proficiency and divides learners into three broad divisions that can be divided into six levels; for each level, it describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing.

DESCRIPTION

The introductory level A1 in the Basic Range. In this level you discover the language, sounds, and learn basic communication through the practice of simple scenarios. 

Competencies acquired in level A1:

  • Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
  • Fill out a simple form, write a postcard or simple email.
  • Can introduce themselves and others and their immediate environment, and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, 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.

MODALITIES INCLUDED

Modality: Standard

The standard modality is best suited for slow-paced programs that give students more time between classes to assimilate and implement the content.

Modality: Accelerated

The accelerated modality is a faster paced program that improves on the standard by giving students either a faster coverage of the content or more practice time.

Intensive Modality: Rapid (only for refresher courses)

A fast-paced intensive course that covers an entire level of the CEFR scale, or English for specific purposes course in a single month. The rapid modality aims at the achievement of a full program at a fast pace progress.

Intensive Modality: Cruise

A Normal-paced intensive course that covers an entire level of the CEFR scale, or English for specific purposes course in a single month. The number of hours provide for a steady environment in which content is covered at a reasonable pace for students to internalise.

Intensive Modality: Thourough

Considered the most exhaustive; the Thorough modality is a semi-intensive program which gives students ample time for content analysis and practice. Ideal for first-time takers of Core CEFR levels of B2 and higher and official Cambridge exam certificate training programs.