Levels

EasyEnglish.com is for people who are learning English. We use easy English that you can understand.

We focus on 3 levels:

  • A1 – Beginner
  • A2 – Elementary
  • B1 – Intermediate

These levels are based on CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). CEFR has 6 levels, from A1 to C2.

Check your level


The 6 CEFR levels

CEFR levelYou can…
A1
(Beginner)
understand and use simple words and phrases
A2
(Elementary)
talk about daily life in simple ways
B1
(Intermediate)
talk about familiar topics and understand simple stories
B2
(Upper intermediate)
understand longer texts and speak with some fluency
C1
(Advanced)
speak and write clearly about many topics
C2
(Proficient)
use English like a native speaker

What we focus on

At EasyEnglish, we create materials for these levels:

  • A1 (Beginner):
    You are just starting to learn English.
    ➤ Example: “Hello! My name is Anna. I am from Spain.”
  • A2 (Elementary):
    You can talk about yourself, your family, and your daily life.
    ➤ Example: “I go to work by bus. I like listening to music.”
  • B1 (Lower Intermediate):
    You can understand short stories, emails, and conversations.
    ➤ Example: “Last weekend, we went to the beach and had a picnic.”

How these levels compare

Many people also use different words for these levels. Here is how they match:

CEFROther Names
A1Beginner
A2Pre-Intermediate / Elementary
B1Lower Intermediate
B2Intermediate
C1Upper Intermediate
C2Advanced / Native-like

Summary

  • CEFR helps show your level of English.
  • EasyEnglish is for A1, A2 and B1 learners.
  • We use simple, clear English to help you learn.

Do you know your level? You can check your level here!