A1 (Principiante – Beginner)
Comprensión de Lectura (Reading):
At the A1 level, learners can understand simple and short texts with familiar vocabulary and basic sentence structures. They can comprehend 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).
Expresión Escrita (Writing):
A1 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).
Comprensión Auditiva (Listening):
A1 learners can understand and follow simple spoken language in familiar contexts. They can grasp common phrases and expressions used in daily conversations, such as “¿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?).
Expresión Oral (Speaking):
At this 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, saying things like “Hola, me llamo Pedro” (Hello, my name is Pedro) or “¿Cómo estás hoy?” (How are you today?).
A2 (Elemental – Elementary)
Comprensión de Lectura (Reading):
Learners at the A2 level can understand short, simple texts related to everyday life. They can read and comprehend basic personal letters, emails, and instructions with familiar content, like “Gracias por tu ayuda” (Thank you for your help) or “El autobús llega a las ocho” (The bus arrives at eight).
Expresión Escrita (Writing):
At A2, learners can write brief notes and messages. They are able to describe their background, education, and immediate needs using simple sentences, such as “Trabajo en una oficina” (I work in an office) or “Me encanta viajar” (I love traveling).
Comprensión Auditiva (Listening):
A2 learners can understand phrases and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance, like “¿Cuánto cuesta esto?” (How much does this cost?) or “La reunión es mañana” (The meeting is tomorrow).
Expresión Oral (Speaking):
Learners can handle short social exchanges and express themselves in routine tasks. They can say things like “Quisiera una mesa para dos” (I would like a table for two) or “Necesito hacer una reserva” (I need to make a reservation).
B1 (Intermedio – Intermediate)
Comprensión de Lectura (Reading):
At the B1 level, learners can understand texts that contain everyday or job-related language. They can follow descriptions of events, feelings, and wishes in personal letters, like “Estoy emocionado por tu visita” (I am excited about your visit).
Expresión Escrita (Writing):
B1 learners can write simple connected texts on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. They can write about experiences, dreams, hopes, and ambitions, such as “Quiero mejorar mi español” (I want to improve my Spanish).
Comprensión Auditiva (Listening):
At this level, learners can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters, like “La película empieza a las ocho” (The movie starts at eight) or “Debemos terminar el proyecto pronto” (We need to finish the project soon).
Expresión Oral (Speaking):
B1 learners can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling. They can engage in conversations on topics of personal interest and express opinions or plans, saying things like “Me gustaría visitar Barcelona” (I would like to visit Barcelona) or “¿Qué piensas de esto?” (What do you think about this?).
B2 (Intermedio Alto – Upper-Intermediate)
Comprensión de Lectura (Reading):
B2 learners can read and understand complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. They can follow articles and reports on current affairs, like “El cambio climático es un desafío global” (Climate change is a global challenge).
Expresión Escrita (Writing):
Learners at B2 can write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects. They can produce essays or reports, presenting arguments for or against a particular point of view, such as “En mi opinión, la educación es esencial” (In my opinion, education is essential).
Comprensión Auditiva (Listening):
At this level, learners can understand extended speech and lectures, as well as follow complex lines of argument, provided the topic is familiar. They can comprehend things like “La conferencia abordará temas económicos” (The conference will address economic topics).
Expresión Oral (Speaking):
B2 learners can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without strain. They can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options, like “Hay varios factores a considerar” (There are several factors to consider).
C1 (Avanzado – Advanced)
Comprensión de Lectura (Reading):
C1 learners can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. They can read and comprehend complex literary texts, such as “La novela explora la condición humana” (The novel explores the human condition).
Expresión Escrita (Writing):
At this level, learners can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. They can write clear, well-structured texts on complex subjects, like “La globalización tiene impactos tanto positivos como negativos” (Globalization has both positive and negative impacts).
Comprensión Auditiva (Listening):
C1 learners can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signaled explicitly. They can follow films and series in which the language is spoken quickly, like “La trama de la película es intrincada y llena de giros” (The movie’s plot is intricate and full of twists).
Expresión Oral (Speaking):
At C1, learners can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much searching for expressions. They can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes, saying things like “Estoy convencido de que esta es la mejor opción” (I am convinced that this is the best option).
C2 (Maestría – Mastery)
Comprensión de Lectura (Reading):
C2 learners can read with ease virtually all forms of the written language, including abstract, structurally or linguistically complex texts such as manuals, specialized articles, and literary works, like “El ensayo ofrece una crítica profunda de la sociedad contemporánea” (The essay offers a deep critique of contemporary society).
Expresión Escrita (Writing):
At C2, learners can write clear, smoothly flowing text in an appropriate style. They can write complex letters, reports, or articles that present a case with a logical structure, like “La solución propuesta requiere un enfoque multifacético” (The proposed solution requires a multifaceted approach).
Comprensión Auditiva (Listening):
C2 learners can understand any kind of spoken language, whether live or broadcast, even when delivered at fast native speed, provided they have some time to get familiar with the accent. They can comprehend dialogues in films and plays that include idiomatic expressions, such as “El personaje principal maneja un lenguaje muy coloquial” (The main character uses very colloquial language).
Expresión Oral (Speaking):
At C2, learners can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations. They can participate in any conversation or discussion, saying things like “Puedo articular mis pensamientos con precisión en cualquier contexto” (I can articulate my thoughts precisely in any context).
