Level A2 corresponds to those users who can understand basic expressions and communicate in a simple manner.
It is important to bear in mind that the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is the system that defines and explains the different levels of oral and written expression and comprehension for languages such as English. It consists of 6 levels of reference: three blocks (A or basic user, B or independent user and C or proficient user), which are in turn divided into two sublevels, 1 and 2.
Skills at level A2
One of the questions you might ask yourself when you read this information is, what language competences characterise a person who can prove they have a level A2 in English? The CEFR specifies the following:
- He/she can understand sentences and frequently-used expressions related to the areas of experience most immediately relevant to him/her (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, places of interest, employment, etc.).
- He/she can communicate in simple, everyday tasks requiring no more than a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
- He/she can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her past, environment and matters related to his/her immediate needs.