Proficiency levels

At Berlitz Vietnam, our language courses are structured across multiple proficiency levels, allowing learners to build skills progressively, from basic to advanced. Our levels are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), ensuring a consistent and recognized standard. Discover where you fit and what you’ll achieve at each stage.

We’ve developed a standardized scale for all the languages we teach so we can measure your existing language proficiency level.

Ranging from 1 (beginner) to 10 (professional), our scale will measure your level of language comprehension and practical skills.

Once you complete a needs analysis survey, and chat to one of our friendly staff, you’ll build a learning path that will map your journey through the proficiency levels to ensure you meet your personal goals.

Language proficiency levels

These are different levels of language proficiency:

Level 1 - Functional
This level indicates that the person has a basic understanding of the language and can communicate in simple ways for basic tasks and situations.

Level 2 - Functional
At this level, the person can perform simple, routine tasks and functions with a limited range of vocabulary.

Level 3 - Intermediate
The person can handle most uncomplicated communicative tasks and routine social and work situations, and can understand familiar subjects.

Level 4 - Intermediate
At this level, the person can use learned material to communicate in various situations, and can comprehend information on familiar topics in different contexts.

Level 5 - Upper Intermediate
The person can initiate, sustain and conclude most routine communicative tasks for personal and work needs.

Level 6 - Upper Intermediate
At this level, the person has a good understanding of the language and can communicate effectively in various professional and personal contexts.

Level 7 - Advanced
The person can create complex and demanding conversations, and can comfortably deal with most subjects over the telephone.

Level 8 - Advanced
At this level, the person can communicate effectively in demanding oral tasks and situations, such as conducting a meeting, and can participate easily in social and professional conversations.

Level 9 - Professional
The person can communicate effectively with different audiences on a wide range of topics, including public speaking and critical listening.

Level 10 - Professional
At this level, the person has full command of the language, with fluency, appropriate organization, and a broad and deep range of vocabulary.