Take the test A multiple choice test . Questions get progressively harder, stop whenever they no longer feel right.
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Get your results You’ll receive your estimated level automatically, right after finishing.
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A personal review Lydia reviews every test individually. She’ll reach out via email to share her observations.
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A conversation, not a sales call If it feels right, the next step is At the table with Lydia, a relaxed conversation to explore how Sobremesa could work for you.
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Our Online Spanish Courses are based on the linguistic competence defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: learning, teaching, and assessment.
The CEFR was designed to provide a transparent, coherent, and comprehensive basis for the elaboration of language syllabuses and curriculum guidelines, the design of teaching and learning materials, and the assessment of foreign language proficiency.
The CEFR describes foreign language proficiency at six levels: A1 and A2, B1 and B2, C1 and C2
Basic User
A1
Beginners
A2
Elementary
Independent User
B1
Intermediate
B2
Upper intermediate
Proficient User
C1
Advanced
C2
Proficiency
A1
Beginners
A student with an A1 level can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows, and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way, provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A student with an A2 level can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
A student with a B1 level can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
A student with a B2 level can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
To complete A1 level you need 30 lessons. Each lesson is 90 minutes.
A1 level has 10 didactic units:
A1.1 – 5 units
A1.2 – 5 units
Depending on the student’s or the group’s needs, the hours mentioned below may vary.
Assessments
Speaking
Spoken interaction
You can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help you formulate what you’re trying to say.
You can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.
Spoken production
You can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where you live and people you know.
Understanding
Listening
You can recognize familiar words and very basic phrases concerning yourself, your family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly.
Reading
You can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogue.
Writing
Written production
You can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday greetings.
You can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering your name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form.
A2
Elementary
Structure
To complete A2 level you need 30 lessons. Each session is 90 minutes.
A2 level has 8 didactic units:
A2.1 – 4 units
A2.2 – 4 units
Depending on the student’s or the group’s needs, the hours mentioned below may vary.
Assessments
Speaking
Spoken interaction
You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities.
You can handle very short social exchanges, even though you can’t usually understand enough to keep the conversation going yourself.
Spoken production
You can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms your family and other people, living conditions, your educational background and your present or most recent job.
Understanding
Listening
You can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment).
You can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.
Reading
You can read very short, simple texts.
You can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and you can understand short simple personal letters.
Writing
Written production
You can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate needs.
You can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.
B1
Intermediate
Structure
To complete B1 level you need 60 lessons. Each session is 90 minutes.
B1 level has 16 didactic units:
B1.1 – 8 units
B1.2 – 8 units
Depending on the student’s or the group’s needs, the hours mentioned below may vary.
Assessments
Speaking
Spoken interaction
You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
You can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
Spoken production
You can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, your dreams, hopes and ambitions.
You can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
You can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe your reactions.
Understanding
Listening
You can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
You can understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
Reading
You can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language.
You can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.
Writing
Written production
You can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
You can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.
B2
Upper intermediate
Structure
To complete B2 level you need 60 lessons. Each lesson is 90 minutes.
B2 level has 12 didactic units:
B2.1 – 6 units
B2.2 – 6 units
Depending on the student’s or the group’s needs, the hours mentioned below may vary.
Assessments
Speaking
Spoken interaction
You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible.
You can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views.
Spoken production
You can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my field of interest.
You can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options
Understanding
Listening
You can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar.
You can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. You can understand the majority of films in standard dialect.
Reading
You can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints.
You can understand contemporary literary prose.
Writing
Written production
You can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to your interests.
You can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.
You can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.
