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Progression at a glance
This visual shows the full Lessonhaus CEFR journey from A0 to C2 in a clearer, more balanced format.
Lessonhaus uses the CEFR framework to help learners and teachers understand English ability from A0 to C1 — with structured explanations, practical descriptors and a dynamic placement test to help find the right starting point.
These level descriptions help learners understand what they can typically do with English at each stage, and help teachers match content, expectations and next steps more effectively.
This visual shows the full Lessonhaus CEFR journey from A0 to C2 in a clearer, more balanced format.
At A0, learners are just beginning. They may know almost no English or only a few isolated words. The focus is on recognition, confidence, basic classroom language and the first steps into communication.
Build comfort, familiarity and survival-level recognition. Learners need repetition, visual support, highly guided practice and simple success experiences.
At A1, learners can deal with simple, familiar situations using short phrases and basic sentence patterns. Communication is still limited, but there is a clear starting framework for everyday English.
Expand core vocabulary, fixed expressions and simple sentence control. Learners need structured repetition, guided listening, clear models and useful everyday tasks.
At A2, learners can manage routine tasks and understand short communication about familiar areas such as work, family, shopping, travel and daily life.
Increase fluency, expand practical vocabulary and improve control of everyday grammar and listening. Learners begin connecting simple ideas more confidently.
At B1, learners can communicate more independently in many everyday and professional situations. They can follow the main points, express opinions and talk about experiences with more flexibility.
Build confidence, range and coherence. Learners need more flexible speaking and writing tasks, stronger listening strategies and practice in expressing viewpoint and meaning clearly.
At B2, learners can deal with a broad range of topics, follow more complex input and contribute ideas with greater confidence, precision and adaptability.
Refine accuracy, deepen vocabulary range and strengthen argument, comparison and explanation. Learners benefit from more authentic input and richer tasks.
At C1, learners can use English effectively and flexibly for academic, professional and complex social purposes, with a stronger sense of structure, precision and style.
Sharpen precision, sophistication and control. Learners work on style, subtle meaning, argument structure, advanced listening and the confident use of English across high-level contexts.
The CEFR framework provides a widely understood way to describe English ability. It helps learners see progress more clearly and helps teachers choose appropriate content and expectations.
Yes. The placement test is the fastest way to get a practical estimate of where you are, especially if you are unsure whether you fit between two levels.
Absolutely. Some learners may sit between levels or be stronger in one skill than another. The level descriptions are a guide, while the placement test helps create a more useful starting point.
Take the Lessonhaus placement test to get a clearer starting point, then move into the lessons and interactive worksheets that match your current English level.