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Spanish CEFR Levels

A structured path from complete beginner to advanced fluency

All Spanish VarietiesCEFR & US Curriculum Aligned

How It Works

Our Spanish course follows the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) - the international standard used by Duolingo, Babbel, and language schools worldwide. Each level builds on the previous one, taking you from zero to fluent.

CEFR LevelsA1 โ†’ A2 โ†’ B1 โ†’ B2 โ†’ C1 โ†’ C2
UK ExamsGCSE (A1-B1) โ†’ A-Level (B1-B2+)

Choose Your Level

A1 and A2 are available now - start with A1 if you're a complete beginner, or A2 if you've completed A1. More levels are on the way.

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A1

Beginner

Nivel Inicial
60 hours

Start from zero. Learn to introduce yourself, talk about your family, order food, and handle basic travel situations.

Also known as:GCSE Foundation basicsComplete beginner

What you'll be able to do:

  • Introduce yourself and others
  • Ask and answer simple personal questions
  • Describe your family and friends
  • Order food and drinks
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A2

Elementary

Nivel Elemental
90 hours

Build on your foundation. Learn to talk about the past, give advice, tell stories, and handle more complex everyday situations.

Also known as:GCSE FoundationElementary level

What you'll be able to do:

  • Talk about past events and experiences
  • Describe childhood memories and past habits
  • Give and receive advice
  • Make reservations and handle complaints

Course Stages:

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B1

Intermediate

Nivel Intermedio
Coming Soon

Become truly conversational. Master the subjunctive, handle complex past narratives, and express nuanced opinions.

Also known as:GCSE HigherIntermediate level

What you'll be able to do:

  • Distinguish confidently between preterite and imperfect
  • Report what others have said
  • Express wishes, desires, and recommendations
  • React emotionally using subjunctive

Course Stages:

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B2

Upper Intermediate

Nivel Intermedio Alto
Coming Soon

Achieve fluency. Master all subjunctive forms, perfect tenses, complex structures, and nuanced expression.

Also known as:A-Level preparationUpper intermediate

What you'll be able to do:

  • Use imperfect subjunctive confidently
  • Express hypothetical situations in past and present
  • Master all conditional sentence types
  • Use passive voice and all "se" constructions

Course Stages:

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C1

Advanced

Nivel Avanzado
Coming Soon

Achieve near-native proficiency. Master subtle grammatical nuances, regional variations, and sophisticated expression.

Also known as:AP Spanish LanguageUniversity level

What you'll be able to do:

  • Master all subjunctive nuances
  • Understand and use regional variations
  • Write in academic and professional registers
  • Use rhetorical and literary devices

Course Stages:

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C2

Mastery

Nivel Maestrรญa
Coming Soon

Achieve native-like proficiency. Master all nuances, cultural subtleties, and professional contexts.

Also known as:Native-like proficiencyProfessional interpreter level

What you'll be able to do:

  • Express yourself with complete precision
  • Understand virtually everything heard or read
  • Summarize information from different sources
  • Express yourself spontaneously and precisely
Coming Soon

Universal Spanish with Regional Notes

Our course teaches standard Spanish that works everywhere - from Madrid to Mexico City, Buenos Aires to Barcelona. We highlight regional differences so you can adapt to any Spanish-speaking context.

Core teaching:tรบ & ustedes (universal)
Also covered:vosotros (Spain) & vos (Argentina)

We note vocabulary differences: carro/coche (car), computadora/ordenador (computer),celular/mรณvil (cell phone) - so you're prepared for any region.

Ready to start?

Begin with A1 if you're new to Spanish, or jump to a higher level if you already have experience.