Language Progression Map

Lexiversity has several key principles in its teaching philosophy that allow it to stand out as a language learning platform.

* Comprehensiveness: Unlike many other learning platforms, there are no shortcuts or gaps - Lexiversity will take you step by step through all conceivable situations and uses of language. Everything you'll need to accomplish goals in the language is included. It targets all four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. No need for getting additional materials like grammar books or dictionaries - everything is here.
* Gradual and Logical Progression: The learner should never be overwhelmed with new vocabulary or language - everything is introduced methodically and step by step. Moreover, the language is chosen carefully to reflect practical real-world usage. No starting with words or phrases that you won't be able to realistically use until you've learnt a lot more - the first words you learn will enable you to communicate immediately.
* Immersion: The world of the Lexiversity game allows you to experience the essential process of "language immersion" without needing to travel to the country where the language is spoken. In this world, you'll be able to experience every conceivable situation that you might come across in real life, and you'll get the chance to use your new language skills just as you would in real life.

### Levels

Lexiversity Progression is based on the CEFR levels, although it expands on it as many language learning systems have started to do. There are nine total levels reflecting your abilities in the language after completing each level:

* A0 (Starter): Able to survive in the language and deal with the most common situations, such as introducing and meeting others, talking about your interests and hobbies, navigating transport hubs, shopping and ordering at restaurants, and discussing the past and future to a limited extent.
* A1 (Elementary): Able to have basic conversations with people about common topics such as the weather, holidays, working and studying, pop culture, and more. You should also be able to deal with emergency services to a moderate level, navigate around a city, and use a wider range of times to discuss actions.
* A2 (Pre-Intermediate): Comfortable with a wide range of every day conversations. You should be able to confidently deal with most emergency situations sufficiently, organise events, understand most foods and drinks you'll come across, and use technology in the language.
* B0 (Lower Intermediate): At this point, you should be familiar enough with the language that, even if you don't know the words for something, you can solve a wide range problems, understand, and be understood. Everyday discussions should be relatively easy for you to follow and participate in, and you should be able to start understanding more advanced topics such as science, current affairs, and business vocabulary.
* B1 (Mid Intermediate): According to Lexiversity's philosophy, this is the level at which migrating to and living in a country becomes easy enough to be comfortable in almost all situations. You should be able to take part in most aspects of life without much trouble, and be able to deal with language in various specialised topics such as bureaucracy, current affairs, and the internet. You should also be able to understand TV shows and films about common and everyday topics (sitcoms, etc) and read simple texts comfortably (magazine articles, blogs, etc).
* B2 (Upper Intermediate): As with most universities, this is the expected minimum level for students who wish to study in the language. You should be starting to really specialise in the language according to your interests and hobbies - you should be able to understand and use language to discuss your primary interests with moderate ease.
* C0 (Advanced): According to Lexiversity, at this level you should be comfortable with a range of advanced and specialised topics - even if they aren't your primary interests. You should be able to watch a documentary or read a non-fiction book about these topics and understand the majority of it with ease. You'll be able to consume media of more advanced genres such as dramas, thrillers, fantasy, and sci-fi. Your level is also high enough to work in most regular jobs (shop assistant, labourer, etc.)
* C1 (Proficient): The language has become so familiar to you that you should be able to consume all popular modern media (films, shows, news sites, etc) without difficulty, and moreover, you should be able to talk about and express ideas about these with ease. There should be no communication problems with other speakers.
* C2 (Specialised): This level is only really necessary if you plan to use incredibly specialised vocabulary, for example if you want to become a teacher or expert in a particular subject. Useful for medical workers who need to learn very specific phrases for their profession, translators and interpreters, or literature enthusiasts who want to be able to understand classic works of literature or write fiction. Lexiversity organises this level into certain categories to enable students to specialise in the field of their choice:
	+ Business
	+ Legal
	+ Medical
	+ Technical & Engineering
	+ Science (Physics & Chemistry)
	+ Science (Biology)
	+ Art
	+ Politics

### Unlocking Language

Game progression is carefully curated to make sure your language skills improve methodically and thoroughly. You need to complete various tasks before you can unlock new stages, areas, and levels of language. First, let's lay out some terms:

#### Levels

This refers to one's CEFR level (as detailed above). Once you've completed all the stages in a level, you have successfully attained that level, and the next one will be open to you.

#### Stages

A stage is the first division of a level, and each level has various amounts of stages. A stage represents all the areas, chapters, and tasks that are available to you. In order to complete a stage, you must also complete all the chapters within a stage.

#### Chapters

A chapter is a grouping of language with a common theme. For example, you might have a chapter called "Going to the Restaurant", which deals with language related to ordering food and booking tables. Each chapter has a list of words you must encounter and practice, and tasks and activities you must complete to consider the chapter "complete".

### A Typical Chapter

This is a checklist of things you can do during one chapter.

#### Interactive Dialogues (NPCs found all over the world)

There are NPCs you can talk to during your chapter and have conversations with. This is a great way to practice new language and get immersion in the vocabulary. The conversations are all branching dialogues, so the kinds of conversations you can have are quite varying and interesting! You can either click on the options to choose your own dialogue, or use the recommended method of typing or speaking the options.

#### Scenarios (Green Portals located in certain places in the world)

In some chapters, there are scenarios that you'll have to complete. These basically replicate specific situations that you might find yourself in, when travelling and using the language. For example, you might be lost and need to ask directions to somewhere, or maybe you need to navigate airport security.

#### The Classroom (Lexiversity, Classrooms)

You always have the ability to teleport back to Lexiversity, where you can visit the Classroom and attend virtual classes about the language of your current chapters, which provide information and explanations about grammar and vocabulary with examples.

#### The Typing Game (Lexiversity, Classroom Computers)

In this game, you hear and see sentences start to scroll across your screen. You have to type out the exact same on your keyboard. The speed starts out slow, but as you progress, it will start to speed up. You are allowed 5 mistakes - on the sixth mistake the game is over. Like other games, it always uses language based on your current chapters and stage. You can see your past scores and try to improve on it.