F+U course levels and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF)

F+U course levels in comparison with the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF)

¹All language certificates can be taken at the F+U Academy of Languages or its partner institutions.
² One teaching hour (TH) consists of 45 minutes; for individual lessons, the required number of hours is reduced by approximately 50%.

A 1:
Speaking: Can express simple phrases and sentences relating to familiar topics.
Writing: Can write a short, simple postcard and complete forms with personal details.
A 2:
Speaking: Can use a number of phrases and sentences for a simple description of e.g. the family, other people and living situation, and can manage very short, simple everyday communication.
Writing: Can write short, simple letters as well as messages and notes.
B 1:
Speaking: Can successfully communicate with others about everyday topics, using grammatical structures and a sufficient but limited range of vocabulary.
Writing: Can produce general interest text using the most important grammatical structures and basic vocabulary.
B 2:
Speaking: Can give structured, detailed descriptions concerning a variety of topics of personal interest, and give a differentiated defence of a point of view.
Writing: Can write about one’s own area of study and, to a degree, use complex sentence structures and specialist vocabulary.
C 1:
Speaking: Can speak fluently, present topics relating to the area of study and express an opinion, using complex grammatical structures and a broad range of general and specialist vocabulary.
Writing: Can express general or specialist themes in a clear, correct and well-structured way, and defend an opinion in a confident, personal and targeted manner.
C 2:
Speaking: Can effortlessly follow and actively participate in any conversation or discussion with native and non-native speakers. Can also rephrase an utterance to assist comprehension when necessary.
Writing: Can produce detailed, coherent and specialist texts, using a broad, differentiated and specialist range of vocabulary.

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