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CEFR levels A1-C2 explained
CEFR is the common European scale for language ability, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery). It is useful because it tells you what to learn next instead of leaving you to guess. Here is the short version, mapped to vocabulary and verb tenses.
A scale that tells you what is next
CEFR runs from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery), and its real use is as a map: at any point it can tell you what to sensibly learn next.
Here is the short version, mapped to the two things you are actually building: vocabulary and verb tenses.
What each band asks for
| Level | Vocabulary | Verbs |
|---|---|---|
| A1-A2 | everyday words, set phrases | present, a first past and future |
| B1-B2 | work, news, feelings | subjunctive, conditional, compound pasts |
| C1-C2 | precise and idiomatic | almost every tense and mood |
A1 to A2 is enough to introduce yourself and handle simple, predictable situations. B1 is where the language turns genuinely useful; C1 and up is where it gets flexible and nuanced.
Verboteca tags both its vocabulary and its conjugation tenses by CEFR level, so you always practise the right next step. A1 is free; Premium opens every level above it for both Spanish and German.