Language levels for Italian courses - what is Italian course A1?

What language levels are there for Italian courses - what does Italian course A1 mean, for example?

Italian courses are offered for different language levels. In Europe, the classification is based on the CEFR principle - the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - and helps to recognize language skills.

There are three basic levels divided into six language levels, each with its own language competence:

  • Level A - basic language use
    • A1 for beginners
    • A2 for basic language skills
  • Level B - independent use of language
    • B1 for advanced language use
    • B2 for independent language use
  • Level C - competent use of language
    • C1 for competent language use
    • C2 for near native speaker level

An Italian A1 course therefore means that this course is aimed at beginners in Italian.

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