A1 (Principiante)
Reading (Comprensión de Lectura):
At the A1 level, learners can understand simple and short texts containing familiar vocabulary and basic sentence structures. They are capable of comprehending everyday texts such as greetings, short messages, simple announcements, and signs. For instance, they can understand phrases like “Hola, ¿cómo estás?” (Hello, how are you?), “Bienvenidos a nuestro restaurante” (Welcome to our restaurant), or “Por favor, complete este formulario” (Please complete this form).
Writing (Expresión Escrita):
In terms of writing skills, A1-level learners can produce basic sentences and short messages. They can write simple descriptions about themselves, their family, or their daily routine. For example, they can write phrases like “Me llamo Ana” (My name is Ana), “Tengo veinte años” (I am twenty years old), or “Me gusta leer libros” (I like to read books).
Listening (Comprensión Auditiva):
A1-level learners can understand and follow simple spoken language in familiar contexts. They can grasp common phrases and expressions used in daily conversations. For instance, they can comprehend sentences like “¿Quieres salir conmigo?” (Do you want to go out with me?), “Vamos al parque” (Let’s go to the park), or “¿Dónde está la biblioteca?” (Where is the library?).
Speaking (Expresión Oral):
Regarding speaking abilities, A1-level learners can engage in basic conversations using simple phrases and expressions. They can introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions about personal information, and communicate in common social situations. They can say things like “Hola, me llamo Pedro” (Hello, my name is Pedro), “Vivo en Madrid” (I live in Madrid), or “¿Cómo estás hoy?” (How are you today?).
The A1 proficiency level represents a beginner stage where learners acquire fundamental skills in Spanish. They can understand and use basic phrases, greetings, and expressions in everyday contexts, gradually building a foundation for further language development.