Spanish tuition according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL)

Learning a language requires at least four basic skills. Spanish tuition at elmatiz attaches great importance to your ability to speak. In our view, it is important to enable our customers to form and understand simple sentences as soon as possible. This is why our Spanish teachers will always encourage you to speak.

listen	speak
read	write

Our concept follows the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). CEFRL not only applies for Spanish, but also for any other language. Language competence is divided into six different levels, beginning with A1 (beginner), A2, B1, B2, C1 up to C2 (near native level).

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level	level description	learning approach elmatiz
C2	effortless comprehension of nearly all subject areas coherent presentation of complex topics spontaneous expression, very fluid and precise	from level B2 Spanish classes exclusively in Spanish course material unilingual individual content depending on learning objectives
C1	comprehension of implicit meanings phrases for connecting sentences are properly used
B2	comprehension of more complex texts demonstration of advantages / disadvantages of different options fluid communication with native Spanish speakers
B1	expression of everyday experience, wishes, dreams further topics: job, school, leisure time conversation partner uses clear standard language	up to level B1 Spanish classes mainly in Spanish course material bilingual standardised content for quickly acquiring basic knowledge
A2	communication in routine situations simple dialogues about people, family, origin, education
A1	comprehension and usage of most basic language topics: satisfaction of concrete necessities conversation partner speaks slowly and very clearly/li>

In your free trial lesson your Spanish teacher will start with an evaluation of your current learning level. Especially if you are not a beginner, it is important to evaluate the correct language level carefully. Quite often, one has reached different learning levels with regard to certain language skills. There are, for example, many autodidacts, who can already read and understand challenging texts, whereas their speaking ability is still on a basic level.

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Spanish tuition according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL)