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A1 to B2: What the French Levels Really Mean (Your Roadmap) — 5 things to know in 20 seconds

A1 to B2: What the French Levels Really Mean (Your Roadmap) · 5 takeaways

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The 5 key takeaways of our guide A1 to B2: What the French Levels Really Mean (Your Roadmap) in 20 seconds. The full article explains each one with examples and practical steps.

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  • What are the CEFR French levels? — The CEFR — the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages — is the international standard that describes language…
  • A1 — The survivor — You can: introduce yourself, order food, ask simple questions, survive politely as a tourist.
  • A2 — The everyday speaker — You can: handle daily life — shopping, directions, small talk about family and work, simple past events.
  • B1 — The independent speaker — You can: hold real conversations, tell stories, explain opinions, travel without stress, watch simple shows.
  • B2 — The confident speaker — You can: work in French, argue a point, understand native speed, use humour.
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