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According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, a person at level A1 can:

- Understand and use common everyday expressions and very simple sentences designed to meet basic needs.

- Introduce himself and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he lives, people he knows, and things he owns.

- Interact simply, provided the other party speaks slowly and clearly and is ready to help.

- Can understand sentences and commonly used expressions associated with topics directly related to his/her direct circumstances (e.g. personal information or information about his/her family, shopping, work, immediate surroundings).
- Can make him/herself understood in simple, routine situations dealing with a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and common topics.
- Can describe his/her background and education, immediate surroundings and other things associated with immediate needs in a simple way.

A2 | Elementary (Waystage)
The transition to basic autonomy. Learners can handle routine tasks and exchange information on familiar and common matters.

• Competencies: Understanding sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance (e.g., personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
• Interaction: Communicating in simple and routine tasks requiring a direct exchange of information.
• Requirement: Ability to describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.

The milestone of independence. This level is typically the minimum requirement for living and working in Germany (Citizenship/Integration).

• Competencies: Understanding the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, or leisure.
• Interaction: Managing most situations likely to arise while traveling in German-speaking areas. Producing simple connected text on topics of personal interest.
• Requirement: Ability to describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, and briefly provide reasons for opinions and plans.

The standard for professional and academic readiness. B2 proficiency allows for confident, fluid communication in most settings.

• Competencies: Understanding the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in a specialized field.
• Interaction: Interacting with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
• Requirement: Producing clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explaining a viewpoint on a topical issue.

According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, a person at level A1 can:

- Understand and use common everyday expressions and very simple sentences designed to meet basic needs.

- Introduce himself and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he lives, people he knows, and things he owns.

- Interact simply, provided the other party speaks slowly and clearly and is ready to help.

- Can understand sentences and commonly used expressions associated with topics directly related to his/her direct circumstances (e.g. personal information or information about his/her family, shopping, work, immediate surroundings).
- Can make him/herself understood in simple, routine situations dealing with a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and common topics.
- Can describe his/her background and education, immediate surroundings and other things associated with immediate needs in a simple way.

A2 | Elementary (Waystage)
The transition to basic autonomy. Learners can handle routine tasks and exchange information on familiar and common matters.

• Competencies: Understanding sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance (e.g., personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
• Interaction: Communicating in simple and routine tasks requiring a direct exchange of information.
• Requirement: Ability to describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.

The milestone of independence. This level is typically the minimum requirement for living and working in Germany (Citizenship/Integration).

• Competencies: Understanding the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, or leisure.
• Interaction: Managing most situations likely to arise while traveling in German-speaking areas. Producing simple connected text on topics of personal interest.
• Requirement: Ability to describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, and briefly provide reasons for opinions and plans.

The standard for professional and academic readiness. B2 proficiency allows for confident, fluid communication in most settings.

• Competencies: Understanding the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in a specialized field.
• Interaction: Interacting with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
• Requirement: Producing clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explaining a viewpoint on a topical issue.