Transparent, competency-based progression from introductory concepts to mastery. Understand what each CEFR milestone means and how our curriculum guides your progress.
The CEFR is an internationally recognized standard that describes language ability on a six-point scale from A1 (Beginners) to C2 (Mastery). Econnect School benchmarks its courses against these criteria while adapting specific modules for young learners and conversational objectives.
Early acquisition focused on phonics, oral comprehension, natural speech cadence, and intuitive vocabulary through games, songs, and guided dialogues.
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce oneself and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where one lives, people known, and things possessed.
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. 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 matters.
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 whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize 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 understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in complex situations.
Take our 20-question online diagnostic assessment to estimate your starting milestone or consult directly with our academic coordinators.
