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

Notice: beginner level is indicated here as A0.

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