CEFR

CEFR

Les niveaux du CEFR utilisés à l’école de langues Modulo

Modulo utilise le Cadre Européen Commun de Référence pour faire progresser nos étudiants

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The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, abbreviated as CEFR, is a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages across Europe and, increasingly, in other countries. Its main aim is to provide a method of learning, teaching and assessing which applies to all languages in Europe, such as English and French. The six reference levels (see above) are becoming widely accepted as the European and international standard for grading an individual's language proficiency.

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The Modulo Experience

How we use the CEFR to help you succeed

We guide you step by step:

  1. Contact us
    Getting in touch with one of our language advisors is the first step to successful language learning. Whether you call or message us, we will take good care of you and ensure you get the personalized learning experience you deserve.
  2. Wants analysis
    What you want is at the heart of everything we do at Modulo. We will ask you a few questions about your goals and dreams, about how you plan on using the language, and about how you prefer to improve your skills.
  3. Assessment/Demo
    Let's find out what you need. Book an appointment with one of our teachers to analyze your strengths and weaknesses in a relaxed environment. If you're a beginner, we will teach your first lesson to show you what we can do.
  4. Personalized solution
    Now that we know what you want and what you need, we can work together to find the best possible solution so you can reach your objectives. We will recommend a level to study at and a specific course to follow, as well as a detailed timeline.
  5. Studying the language
    Not only will you study with our excellent Modulo teachers, we will ensure your progress and satisfaction with regular Checkpoint units and ask you for feedback on how the course is going so we can continue improving your learning experience.

Meet our language advisors and teachers in the coming days and they will help you find the best way to achieve your language goals!

Level descriptions

An overview of the CEFR levels at Modulo

Modulo offers a range of courses that can be further customized to your needs.

Level CEFR Description
1 A1
  • Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
  • Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
  • Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
2 A1+
3 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 his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
4 A2+
5 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.
6 B1+
7 B2
  • Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
  • 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.
8 B2+
9 C1
  • Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise 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 organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
10 C1+
11 C2
  • Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.
  • Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.
  • Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
12 C2+