I teach all levels of English, but it’s important to know your current level of English so your lessons aren’t too boring for you or too advanced. At our initial meeting I can estimate your level and set your lessons accordingly, but please have a look at the advice below and let me know where you think you fit when you first email me.
Level Scale
Your Level
IELTS Level | LSE Class | Description | CEF* |
9 | Very Advanced | I speak and understand English completely fluently. | C2 |
8 | Advanced | I speak and understand very well but sometimes have problems with unfamiliar situations and vocabulary. | C2 |
7 | Pre-advanced | I speak and understand well but still make mistakes and fail to make myself understood occasionally. | C1 |
6 | Upper Intermediate | I speak and understand well but still make mistakes and fail to make myself understood occasionally. | B2 |
5 | Intermediate | I can speak and understand reasonably well and can use basic tenses but have problems with more complex grammar and vocabulary. | B1 |
4 | Low Intermediate | I can make simple sentences and can understand the main points of a conversation but need much more vocabulary. | B1 |
3 | Pre-Intermediate | I can communicate simply and understand in familiar situations but only with some difficulty. | A2 |
2 | Elementary | I can say and understand a few things in English. | A1/2 |
1 | Beginner | I do not speak any English. | pre-entry |
*CEF – The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages