Achievement Scale

What is your English level? Find valuable information on how to measure and improve your language skills.

LEVEL 1: Beginner A

  • Recognize basic vocabulary in standard English sentences

  • Produce basic vocabulary in both writing and speech

  • Talk about oneself, family, places around town, and everyday activities at a basic level in English

  • Create and share two oral presentations in English of at least one minute

  • Demonstrate basic listening comprehension

LEVEL 2: Beginner B

  • Recognize vocabulary in a range of sentence structures

  • Produce level-appropriate vocabulary in both writing and speech

  • Express basic thoughts and feelings in English

  • Describe people and surroundings in English

  • Create and share two oral presentations in English of at least two minutes

  • Demonstrate level appropriate listening comprehension

LEVEL 3: Intermediate A

  • Recognize diverse vocabulary in a range of sentence structures

  • Produce level-appropriate vocabulary in both writing and speech

  • Engage and participate in structured conversations in English

  • Communicate structured information orally in English by retelling a story

  • Create and share two oral presentations in English of at least four minutes

  • Demonstrate level appropriate listening comprehension

LEVEL 4: Intermedio B

  • Recognize vocabulary appropriately to participate in most daily activities

  • Produce vocabulary in both writing and speech appropriate to participation on most daily activities

  • Respond to conversations, questions, and commands by describing details and actions in English

  • Create and share two oral presentations in English of at least seven minutes

  • Demonstrate level appropriate listening comprehension

LEVEL 5: Advanced A

  • Recognize complex vocabulary used in specific contexts

  • Produce vocabulary in both writing and speech appropriate to participation in a wide range of contexts

  • Express thoughts and entertain differing perspectives in English

  • Respond to conversations, questions, and commands by describing details and actions in English

  • Create and share one oral presentations in English of at least ten minutes

  • Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills through participation in a small-group debate

LEVEL 6: Advanced B

  • Recognize complex vocabulary used in specific professional and academic contexts

  • Produce vocabulary in both writing and speech appropriate to participation in a wide range of professional and academic contexts

  • Participate fluently in critical discussions on current and professional issues in English

  • Interpret and debate complex topics in English with supporting data

  • Create and share one oral presentations in English of at least 15 minutes

  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills and share evidence-backed opinions through participation in whole-class debate

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are in each class?

Our study groups can have between 4 and 8 students.

Yes, we offer fully personalized private lessons where we adapt to the student's specific level, pace, and goals.

We offer online classes, in groups or privately, from wherever you are.

We can help you by preparing you in the following areas:

  • Citizenship Application (Form N-400)
  • Civics Assessment
  • USCIS Interview

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