Achievement Scale
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.
Do you offer individual classes?
Yes, we offer fully personalized private lessons where we adapt to the student's specific level, pace, and goals.
Do you offer online classes?
We offer online classes, in groups or privately, from wherever you are.
How do I prepare for citizenship?
We can help you by preparing you in the following areas:
- Citizenship Application (Form N-400)
- Civics Assessment
- USCIS Interview
