CECR:
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe
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Beginners
: students with no knowledge of French
False beginners
(level A1-): students with almost no knowledge of French
Elementary (levels A1 and A2):
students with little knowledge of French
Intermediate (level B1):
students with good foundations in French
Operational and advanced (levels B2, C1, C2):
students with a good or excellent knowledge of French