CEFR level A1 (Beginners)
A1: Breakthrough – a basic command of the language, familiar with everyday expressions and able to make very simple sentences.
Listening | I can recognise familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly. |
Reading | I can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues. |
Spoken interaction | I can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what I'm trying to say. I can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. |
Spoken production | I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know. |
Writing | I can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday greetings. I can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form. |
