Language Levels A1–B2: Structured Progression in Geneva

Language Levels

Structured language progression from A1 to B2, designed for adults who want clear milestones and measurable speaking progress.

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Understanding Your Starting Point

Every learner begins at a different level. Our placement process identifies your current speaking and structural fluency so we can position you accurately within our A1–B2 progression pathway.

That helps us to understand the type of course best suited for you from our own unique learning program.

Level 1:

Basic Skills & First Contacts

This level focuses on building fundamental language skills and enabling you to handle simple conversations and everyday interactions.
Level 2:

Language Refresher & Simple-intermediate

Designed for those with some prior knowledge, this level refreshes basic skills and introduces simple intermediate concepts to enhance conversational ability.
Level 3:

Simple-intermediate to Advanced

This level focuses on building fundamental language skills and enabling you to handle simple conversations and everyday interactions.
Level 4:

Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate

At this level, you will refine their intermediate skills, aiming for upper-intermediate proficiency through more nuanced and detailed language use.
Level 5:

Upper Intermediate to Advanced

This level prepares you to reach advanced proficiency, emphasizing sophisticated language usage, comprehensive vocabulary, and intricate conversation skills.

Should I Know My Level?

Relaxed Placement Tests and Easy Onboarding

As part of the onboarding process at My Linguistics, all prospective students take a relaxed placement test, which takes less than an hour and assesses key areas such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

This comprehensive evaluation ensures you are placed at the appropriate level, allowing for an optimized learning journey that meets your specific needs and goals.

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Language classes

Want To Learn Your Way? Solo and Group Classes at Every Level

Speak a new language with confidence, whatever your starting point. Whether you’re just starting out or you have a level of proficiency, our passionate instructors are here to guide you every step of the way.

Our approach makes us stand out from the rest — we get you speaking quickly with an engaging style. Worried you’ll forget? Our learning methodology helps you retain what you learn. With classes for every level and every learner, we’ve got a course designed for you.

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French Courses

Immerse yourself in the French language: Learn French for daily situations, improve your business French, or prepare for the FIDE exam. Our unique teaching approach helps students quickly develop conversational skills, giving them the confidence to navigate life in Switzerland.

Business French

Casual French

Pass the FIDE exam

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English Classes

Improve your business English, practice speaking and expand your writing and presentation skills in our individual or small group classes. Our unique method for rapid English acquisition allows you to confidently build your voice and use English from the first class.

Business English

Casual English

Intensive English

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FIDE Test Preparation Classes

Last-minute dash or long-term objectives: We provide FIDE test preparation at A1, A2, and B1 levels, including practice tests to help learners build confidence before taking the FIDE exam, which is required to renew a residence permit.

Information session

Mock tests

Conversational & comprehension exercises

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It’s easy to get an up-to-date understanding of your current abilities and what’s possible at My Linguistics. Book a free consultation with one of our tutors and schedule your test today.

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FAQs

My Linguistics FAQs

There are a variety of terms used to reffer to language proficiency levels. The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) was created to standardised the way that we discuss levels of language proficieny and My Linguistics bases it’s levels on this.

CEFR consists of six levels, starting from A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Proficient). At A1, learners can understand and use basic phrases and expressions, while at A2 (Elementary), they can handle simple conversations on familiar topics. As learners progress to B1 (Intermediate), they can engage in more detailed discussions and navigate everyday situations in the language.

The higher levels, B2 (Upper Intermediate), C1 (Advanced), and C2 (Proficient), reflect an increasing mastery of the language. At B2, learners can discuss complex topics and engage in spontaneous conversations. C1 and C2 reflect native or near-native proficiency. C1 allows for fluent and precise communication, even on abstract or technical subjects, while C2 indicates the ability to understand and produce language at a very advanced level, including recognizing subtle nuances.

My Linguistics article on CEFR (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)

At My Linguistics, we help you understand your current ability and set achievable goals using our free placement test and initial consultation. We’ll discuss the level you’re at, your desired outcome, your need for the language, and the best class type for you, when you book a consultation.

At our Beginner level, students should be able to understand and use basic phrases and expressions, and be able to get around in their day to day life with simple vocabulary, like ordering a taxi, making a reservation, or shopping at the supermarket.

Intermediate learners are expected to engage in simple conversations and write short texts, while Advanced learners can discuss complex topics and produce clear, detailed texts. At an advanced level, learners may wish to develop their professional language skills, learning corporate English or French for their jobs.

The time it takes to move from one language level to the next varies, but our courses at My Linguistics are tailored for rapid language acquisition.

Our Basic Skills and First Contacts course lasts 45 hours, while our Intermediate & Advanced Courses last on average 40+ hours.

Many of our students are professionals, looking to study business English for new career opportunities or to study in English. Similarly, many students are looking to refresh their French language skills to make their day to day lives easier. There are many advantages of progressing to higher language levels that depend on your individual circumstances.