Placement Test, Levels and Progression

At the start of your language course with Sprachcaffe, you will take a placement test. This test will be an online test you can do in your Sprachcaffe Customer Login, before the start of your language course. The test is used to show your current language level, so that you can be put in the most suitable course. The test follows the guidelines in the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Our placement test is not an exam and there is nothing to worry about - you don't need to prepare for it! The test just helps us to understand your current language ability, so that we can find the best language course for you.

Your Language Project

Determine your current level
Helps to determine which is the appropriate course for you, depending on your personal goals
Choose the intensity of your course
Work groups at your level
Based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages

Language Levels Overview

Level	Name	Description
	Beginner	You have no previous knowledge of the language, but you’ll soon be able to make your first steps towards making progress
A1	Breakthrough	You can already form and understand simple sentences
A2	Elementary	You can understand simple newspaper articles. Writing letters and making spontaneous statements are no problem
B1	Intermediate	You already have comprehensive prior knowledge of grammar and vocabulary
B2	Upper Intermediate	You have a solid knowledge of the language. You are able to present specialist topics and able to have conversations on almost any subject
C1	Proficiency	Alongside specialist technical vocabulary you can also communicate at the highest level
C2	Mastery	You have perfect knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. You can communicate almost like a native speaker

Recommended Course Duration Based on Your Language Objective

The Council of Europe has established a level scale to assess language proficiency in an objective and common manner for all European countries. For each level you can choose to prepare and study with Sprachcaffe Malta. For a detailed description of European language levels, visit Council of Europe Language Policy Portal.

Current Level	A0	A1	A2	B1	B2	C1	C2
Optimise conversational ability: Ideal if you would like to learn to speak clearly and answer simple questions in an accurate way	4	2	-	-	-	-	-
Enhance fundamental knowledge: The skills to better understand context and form accurate statements	6	4	2	-	-	-	-
Make progress: You will learn to present and differentiate specific vocabulary, to work with native speakers and understand newspaper articles	12	6	4	2-	-	-
Develop fluency: You start to be able to lead complicated negotiations and you build your linguistic competences in reporting and making presentations	24	12	6	4	2	-	-
Reach mastery: This course makes you even more self-confident. You will be able to follow every conversation and write reports effortlessly	48	24	12	6	4	2	-
Achieve perfection: You refine your style, learn to debate effectively and to negotiate, and bring your thoughts directly to the point	∞	48	24	12	6	4	2