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You're just getting started — and that's a great place to be.

At A1 you can write simple words, familiar names, and very short sentences about yourself. Think: your name, where you live, and a handful of everyday objects. Grammar is simple present tense only.

You can share basic information and describe familiar situations.

A2 writers link simple sentences with 'and', 'but', and 'because'. You can write about your daily routine, your family, or a past event — although errors in tense and spelling still appear frequently.

You can handle most everyday topics with reasonable confidence.

B1 is a turning point. Paragraphs start to flow. You use past, present, and future tenses, include a variety of connectors ('however', 'although', 'as a result'), and your writing makes sense even when it isn't perfect.

You write clearly on complex topics with good control of structure.

B2 writers argue a point, compare ideas, and explain abstract concepts. Sentences are complex, vocabulary is wide, and mistakes are occasional rather than constant. This level is required for most academic and professional settings.

You express yourself fluently and precisely on demanding topics.

C1 writing reads almost like a native speaker. Vocabulary is rich and precise, grammar is highly accurate, and the writing is well-structured with a clear argument or narrative thread. Subtle stylistic choices — irony, hedging, emphasis — are used deliberately.

Near-native mastery — you write with precision, style, and ease.

C2 is the peak of the framework. Writing at this level is effortless, idiomatic, and stylistically confident. You can adapt your register to any audience, handle nuance and ambiguity, and craft arguments that are both logically tight and a pleasure to read.