Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
All inlingua programmes are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), a standardised framework applicable across Europe. It is designed to help create greater consistency and transparency in foreign language learning amongst European Member States. The CEF therefore defines six different proficiency levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2) in order to make the various European language certificates comparable with one another and to establish a standard for the consistent assessment of language skills among non-native speakers:
Language levels – what can I do at each stage?
This overview provides the answers. Here you will find a detailed description of the individual language proficiency levels.
- Level A1 – First Steps
You can understand and use familiar, everyday phrases and very simple sentences aimed at meeting specific needs. You can also express basic information (such as introducing yourself, talking about your hobbies, work, where you live, etc.).
- Level A2 – Communicating
You can ask and answer short questions in everyday business situations, make simple statements and cope with situations whilst travelling. You can understand slow, clear speech, including on the telephone. You can read simple texts, signs and instructions.
- Level B1 – Active participation
In your field of work, you represent your company in international dealings. You communicate effectively and are able to make nuanced statements. You are able to follow conversations and telephone calls with increasing confidence. You understand standard business correspondence, reports and minutes, and can draft simple business texts and minutes of meetings.
- Level B2 – Getting involved
You are able to convincingly demonstrate your professional expertise in the foreign language. You are able to work with project participants in their native language and can deliver impromptu short presentations. You can follow negotiations and presentations and are confident even during technically complex telephone conversations. You can read and understand challenging newspaper articles, specialist journals and annual reports.
- Level C1 – Managing
Are you impressed by our trainers and keen to carry on straight away? No problem – we’ll discuss the next available start date and build on your success.
- Level C2 – Acting with confidence
You communicate in the foreign language as naturally as you do in your mother tongue. You have a firm grasp of the linguistic nuances and participate confidently and actively in all business situations. You also feel completely at ease on the telephone. You read and understand any written text with ease.
Everyday language or business language? The right programme for everyone.
Whether for holidays or work: inlingua has developed specialised programmes for both everyday language and business language. For both, there are training materials developed specifically and exclusively for inlingua, which are perfectly tailored to the inlingua method and used worldwide.
Everyday language
For anyone who needs language skills for everyday communication, inlingua has developed a programme specifically geared towards private life. Here, you’ll learn to communicate in a practical and context-based way; this makes it perfect for everyday situations or when travelling.
Business Language
inlingua has also developed a programme specifically for career-oriented foreign language training. From general language development in ‘Business Language’ through to learning sector-specific technical vocabulary and practising a wide variety of communication situations, experienced inlingua trainers will equip you to meet the challenges of your everyday working life. The programme has a modular structure and covers all language levels. In addition to four introductory modules, you can choose your areas of focus; for English, for example, these include Telephoning, Negotiating, Presentations, Meetings, Business Correspondence, Socialising across Cultures, Finance and Human Resources.
