We use The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which divides language learning in 6 levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2, where A is the beginner level, B the intermediate and C the advanced one. To better understand what each level is about, please click this link. Once the teacher evaluates your level, she will let you know how many lessons or hours you roughly need to reach the end of the level. The amount of hours varies according to the level and the language, as well as your effort for learning and completing your assignments. Here’s a rough estimate of the hours needed to complete each of the above levels: A1 Breakthrough or beginner From absolute beginners to A1 Approx. 45-80 hours A2 Waystage or elementary From A1 to A2 Approx. 80-120 hours B1 Threshold or intermediate From A2 to B1 Approx. 160-200 hours B2 Vantage or upper intermediate From B1 to B2 Approx. 240-280 hours C1 Effective Operational Proficiency or advanced     Approx. 400 – 500 hours C2 Mastery or Proficiency   When you reach the end of a level, our teacher will inform you and give you a test to do at home, based on what you have learned with her. This is not only a way to check your understanding of the topics that you have studied in the course, but also a way to see if there are any language-related gaps that need to be filled.