English Level Assessment Overview - English with Lucy

Class Summary

In today's lesson, we explored the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) levels of English language proficiency. We went through example questions for each language level from A1 (absolute beginner) to C2 (near-native proficiency). This exercise was designed to help students identify their current level of English proficiency in order to guide their learning journey effectively.

Important Points from the Lecture

CEFR Levels Description

• A1 and A2: Beginner levels
  • A1 is for absolute beginners.
  • A2 is slightly more advanced than A1.
• B1 and B2: Intermediate levels
  • B1 is the lower intermediate level.
  • B2 considers higher intermediate proficiency.
• C1 and C2: Advanced levels
  • C1 indicates advanced proficiency in English.
  • C2 equates to a near-native level of language ability.

Example Questions and Correct Answers

A1 Level (Beginner)

1. She to read books every day.
   • Correct: likes (She likes to read books every day.)
2. I have two and one brother.
   • Correct: sisters (I have two sisters and one brother.)
3. I can't see very well. Have you seen my?
   • Correct: glasses

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. My mum is than my dad.
   • Correct: taller (My mum is taller than my dad.)
2. If you study, you the test.
   • Correct: will pass (If you study, you will pass the test.)
3. Which of these sentences is correct?
   • Correct: They want to go with us.

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Jarrod, early in the afternoon.
   • Correct: will be arriving (Jarrod will be arriving early in the afternoon.)
2. Which question was most likely asked based on the response 'I have never been to Paris'?
   • Correct: Have you ever been to Paris?
3. Report this sentence correctly: 'I have to work tomorrow.'
   • Correct: He said he had to work the following day.

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. He have said that to you, but at least he apologised.
   • Correct: shouldn't (He shouldn't have said that to you, but at least he apologised.)
2. Choose the relative clause in this sentence.
   • Correct: Who moved to the country three years ago.
3. Choose the correct sentence out of these four.
   • Correct: If you had learned the lyrics, you would be singing in the choir.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. After nine years of marriage, we decided to get a divorce, but we separated.
   • Correct: on good terms (We separated on good terms.)
2. We have developed several new for market research to streamline our ongoing.
   • Correct: criteria and analyses (We have developed several new criteria and analyses to streamline our ongoing.)
3. Which of these sentences uses the passive perfect infinitive correctly?
   • Correct: Alejandro should have been informed of these changes.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. His lack of and general unhappy nature contrasted sharply with the extreme composure and humour of his brother.
   • Correct: charisma (His lack of charisma and general unhappy nature...)
2. Which idiom could replace the underlined portion of the sentence?
   • Correct: to go back on his word (To go back on his word to not fulfill a promise.)
3. The department head of finance assured me that this matter as quickly as possible.
   • Correct: would be dealt with (This matter would be dealt with as quickly as possible.)

Additional Resources

• Lucy mentioned a free online in-depth level test available through a link in the video description for a more accurate assessment.
• Encourages sharing of results and experiences in the comments section of her video.
• Social media platforms and English courses mentioning, including specific ones for B levels like B1 and soon-to-be B2.

This structured set of exercises not only boosts comprehension but lets you self-assess which stage of learning you are in to tailor your study practices effectively.