Six Levels of English language learning

 

Six Levels of English language learning

(By  Sahil Sharifdin Bhat)

Introduction 

All school and college students and their teachers claim to have learnt English language. However, they all are not sure how good they are at it . Some of them fail to read a text written in English language. Some of them have problem with pronouncing words accurately . Some can read and write things written in English language but are unable to speak in English confidently . Some make mistakes in using grammar , so on and so forth . In view of same issues, the experts of English language have categorised the users of English language into six groups . In other words , they say that there are , globally accepted , six levels of English language learning . I have explained all those levels below in simple words for the benefit of you all . Read them one by one and then guess the level of English language you are at. 

six levels of English language learning 

Level One : A1 / Beginner 

Level Two : A2 / Elementary level

Level Three : B1 / Intermediate level

Level Four : B2 / Upper intermediate level

Level Five : C1 / Advanced level 

Level Six : C2 / Mastery 

Level One : A1 / Beginner :- At this level , you can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases . In short, your vocabulary is limited to 100-200 words/expressions . 

Level Two : A2 / Elementary level :- At this level , you can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance . For example , very basic personal information , shopping, local geography and employment. In short , you can understand only commonly used sentences . 

Level Three : B1 / Intermediate level :- At this level , you have mastered the basics of English and have practical language skills for everyday use . In short , you can interact with non-native speakers confidently in English language. 

Level Four : B2 / Upper intermediate level :- At this level , you can live and work independently in an English speaking country or study in courses taught in English . In short , you can easily read , understand and write things in English .  

Level Five : C1 / Advanced level :- At this level, you can express yourself fluently without much obvious searching for expressions . You can also use language effectively for social , academic and professional purposes. In short, you can argue , lecture and deliver speeches anywhere and anytime confidently in English . 

Level Six : C2 / Mastery : - At this level , you can understand with ease virtually everything you hear ( in various accents ) or read in various fonts . You can express yourself very fluently and precisely , differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations. In short, you sound like a native speaker . 

25 Questions published on the website , Cambridge Assessment English , in 2021, to test one's level of English language learning 

1. Can I park here?

A] Sorry, I did that.

B] It's the same place.

C] Only for half an hour.

2. What colour will you paint the children's bedroom?

A] I hope it was right.

B] We can't decide.

C] It wasn't very difficult.

3. I can't understand this email.

A] Would you like some help?

B] Don't you know?

C] I suppose you can.

4. I'd like two tickets for tomorrow night.

A] How much did you pay?

B] Afternoon and evening.

C] I'll just check for you.

5. Shall we go to the gym now?

A] I'm too tired.

B] It's very good.

C] Not at all. 

6. His eyes were ...... bad that he couldn't read the number plate of the car in front.

A] such

B] too

C] so

D] very

7. The company needs to decide ...... and for all what its position is on this point.

A] here

B] once

C] first

D] finally

8. Don't put your cup on the ...... of the table – someone will knock it off.

A] outside

B] edge

C] boundary

D] border

9. I'm sorry - I didn't ...... to disturb you.

A] hope

B] think

C] mean

D] suppose

10. The singer ended the concert ...... her most popular song.

A] by

B] with

C] in

D] as 

11. Would you mind ...... these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard?

A] making

B] doing

C] getting

D] giving

12. I was looking forward ...... at the new restaurant, but it was closed.

A] to eat

B] to have eaten

C] to eating

D] eating 

13. ...... tired Melissa is when she gets home from work, she always makes time to say goodnight to the children.

A] Whatever

B] No matter how

C] However much

D] Although

14. It was only ten days ago ...... she started her new job.

A] then

B] since

C] after

D] that

15. The shop didn't have the shoes I wanted, but they've ...... a pair specially for me.

A] booked

B] ordered

C] commanded

D] asked 

16 . Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ...... to leave?

A] thinking

B] round

C] planned

D] about

17. She came to live here ...... a month ago.

A] quite

B] beyond

C] already

D] almost

18. Once the plane is in the air, you can ...... your seat belts if you wish.

A] undress

B] unfasten

C] unlock

D] untie

19. I left my last job because I had no ...... to travel.

A] place

B] position

C] opportunity

D] possibility

20. It wasn't a bad crash and ...... damage was done to my car.

A] little

B] small

C] light

D] mere  

21. I'd rather you ...... to her why we can't go.

A] would explain

B] explained

C] to explain

D] will explain

22. Before making a decision, the leader considered all ...... of the argument.

A] sides

B] features

C] perspectives

D] shades

23. This new printer is recommended as being ...... reliable.

A] greatly

B] highly

C] strongly

D] readily

24. When I realised I had dropped my gloves, I decided to ...... my steps.

A] retrace

B] regress

C] resume

D] return

25. Anne's house is somewhere in the ...... of the railway station.

A] region

B] quarter

C] vicinity

D] district 

Check your results . Well , if you score thirteen out of twenty-five , you are a beginner. If you score fifteen out of twenty-five , you are at the elementary level . Look at the entire list below to guess your level : 

1) 13/25 = A1 = Beginner

2) 15/25 = A2 = Elementary level

3) 17/25 = B1 = Intermidiate level 

4) 20/25 = B2 = Upper intermediate level

5) 23/25 = C1 = Advanced level 

6) 25/25 = C2 = Mastery 

Note: You can email your answers to me . My email ID is sahilsharifdinenglish@gmail.com