What is level A2 ?

Definition

In order to precisely assess the linguistic skills of our learners, we use the norms defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFRL).

Leaning a language 'for good' requires accurate and reliable evaluation.

Our instructors are fully knowlegeable of the judging criteria required to measure your language skills, and will be able to guide you and monitor your progress.

Level A2 (Waystage) is the second level of language proficiency defined by the CEFRL.

A2 leaners can:

  • use simple everyday polite forms of greeting and address; greet people,
  • ask how they are and react to news;
  • handle very short social exchanges;
  • ask and answer questions about what they do at work and in free time;
  • make and respond to invitations; discuss what to do, where to go and make arrangements to meet;
  • make and accept offers.

At level A2, learners are capable of autonomy when they travel abroad and can manage transactions of a practical nature. They can:

  • make simple transactions in shops, post offices or banks get simple information about travel use public transport: buses, trains, and taxis, ask for basic information, ask and give directions, and buy tickets; ask for and provide everyday goods and services.

Global scale of skills

The global scale of the common reference of the CEFR defines level A2's user capable of the following linguistic skills:

  • can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
  • Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
  • Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Self-assessment

If I am an A2 level learner:
  • I can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). I can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.
  • I can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and I can understand short simple personal letters.
  • I can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. I can handle very short social exchanges, even though I can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself.
  • I can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms my family and other people, living conditions, my educational background and my present or most recent job.
  • I can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate need. I can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.

Are you an A2-learner ?

Bonjour, je m'appelle Ronald, voici ma famille

Je peux déchiffrer cette carte

Je peux acheter un billet de train

Measure your French proficiency in minutes!

If Ronald wants to get a better idea of his proficiency level in French, he can take our online Ev@lang French proficiency test.

Taking the test does not require any assistance.

You will receive a certificate of your estimated proficiency immediately after the test.

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