Cross-course outcomes (A1→A2 progression)

Fluency & accuracy: move from isolated words/phrases to short connected sentences; fewer basic errors in verb tenses and articles.

Range: wider everyday vocabulary and functional phrases to manage common tasks independently.

Autonomy: improved self-correction, dictionary skills, and simple planning/checking routines in writing and speaking.

Cultural/pragmatic awareness: polite forms, turn-taking, simple email/register differences.

Listening

Follow short talks/announcements on everyday topics (work, study, leisure).

Recognise key points, opinions, and specific information in radio/podcasts at moderate speed.

Speaking

Keep going in routine conversations; ask for clarification and reformulate.

Describe past events, compare options, make suggestions, agree/disagree politely.

Give short prepared presentations (2–3 mins) with basic signposting.

Reading

Get the gist and detail from articles, blogs, reviews; understand argumentative structure at a basic level.

Infer meaning of unknown words from context; follow instructions/procedures.

Writing

Write connected paragraphs (120–160 words): narratives, descriptions, simple opinions, emails (requests/complaints/apologies).

Use basic cohesion (first/then/after that/because/however).

Vocabulary

Wider range for daily life: travel problems, customer service, work/study, relationships, media, environment basics, health, technology habits; common phrasal verbs (turn on, look after).

Grammar

Present Simple/Continuous; Past Simple vs. Past Continuous; Present Perfect (ever/never/just/yet/already + life experience).

Future: going to / will / Present Continuous (plans/decisions/arrangements).

Quantifiers; comparatives/superlatives; modals for obligation/permission/requests (must, have to, can, could); first conditional; zero conditional basics; relative clauses (who/which/that); linkers (although/so/because/however).

Pronunciation

Thought groups and sentence stress for contrast; weak forms; -ed endings; common consonant clusters.

Functional language

Polite requests/complaints; giving directions/advice; negotiating simple arrangements; summarising key points; checking understanding.

Learning strategies

Recording collocations/chunks; using monolingual dictionaries; planning–drafting–checking cycle; note-taking from audio.

A2 → B1 Progression Focus

Move from sentence-level to short, connected discourse.

Add range in past & future narration (linkers, time phrases).

Build repair strategies (clarify, rephrase) and paragraph organisation

Listening

Follow fast, idiomatic speech (podcasts/debates) with minimal loss; track subtle stance shifts and irony.

Take efficient notes from lectures and synthesize.

Speaking

Lead and moderate discussions; build nuanced arguments; hedge, qualify, and counter-argue naturally.

Deliver 7–10 min talks with coherent signposting, rhetorical devices, and audience handling.

Reading

Critically evaluate complex texts (op-eds, research summaries, policy briefs); detect assumptions, rhetorical strategies, and bias.

Integrate ideas across multiple sources to form a position.

Writing

Produce sophisticated essays/reports/proposals (300+ words): clear macro-structure, precise stance/hedging, nominalisation for concision, effective paragraphing, and source synthesis (quoting/paraphrasing/referencing).

Adapt tone/register to context (academic, professional, persuasive).

Vocabulary

High-level lexical range: abstract concepts, discipline-adjacent terminology, metaphor/idiom, precise evaluative language (marginal, pivotal, negligible, robust).

Colligations and fixed/semi-fixed frames (It could be argued that…, By no means…, Not only… but also…).

Grammar

Near-native control of complex sentences: participle clauses, inversions (Never have I…), clefting for emphasis, ellipsis/substitution; advanced modality and aspect; article nuance; dense nominal style.

Pronunciation

Flexible prosody for persuasion and nuance; near-native rhythm in fast speech; clear chunking in complex ideas.

Functional language

High-stakes communication: negotiating outcomes, conceding strategically, reframing arguments, precise recommendations, and summarising for decision-makers.

Learning strategies

Deliberate practice for lexical precision; error typology tracking; synthesis writing routines; targeted fluency drills (3–2–1, shadowing).

B2 → C1 Progression Focus

Shift from “accurate and clear” to “precise, nuanced, and audience-aware.”

Increase lexical density and control of advanced discourse moves (hedging, contrast, concession, evaluation).

Strengthen source integration and critical stance (reading/listening → speaking/writing).

BEGINNER

Outcomes: handle greetings, introductions, simple calls, and basic workplace requests.

Speaking: rehearsed dialogues (phone/email follow-ups), short status updates, asking for clarification.

Writing: short emails, forms, meeting notes with templates; basic etiquette.

Vocabulary/Grammar: job roles, schedules, numbers, agendas; present tenses, polite requests.

Assessment: role-play a customer query, 80–120-word email, short listening for key details.

INTERMEDIATE

Outcomes: manage routine meetings, negotiate simple terms, report progress clearly.

Speaking: presentations (3–5 min), problem-solving discussions, agreeing/disagreeing diplomatically.

Writing: emails with purpose + action points, summaries, basic reports.

Vocabulary/Grammar: KPIs, timelines, risk/impact; modals for tone, conditionals, linkers for argument.

Assessment: meeting simulation, data-to-summary task, presentation with Q&A.

ADVANCED

Outcomes: lead meetings, negotiate outcomes, and communicate with nuance across cultures.

Speaking: persuasive pitches, chairing discussions, handling objections and probing questions.

Writing: executive summaries, proposals, recommendations with evidence and hedging.

Vocabulary/Grammar: sector-specific lexis, precise stance (hedging/concession), complex syntax for concision.

Assessment: board-style presentation, negotiation case, 300-word recommendation memo.