Placement and progress
Russian language levels A1 to C2
We use levels to place students in the right group and to set realistic goals. They are a guide for communication, not a promise that every learner moves at the same speed.
Before a course, you can take our online placement test or write to us about your previous Russian study. We will confirm the best level before lessons begin.
Level guide
What each level usually means
A1
Beginner
You can handle simple greetings, personal details and very basic everyday phrases.
A2
Elementary
You can manage routine situations: shopping, directions, simple descriptions and familiar topics.
B1
Intermediate
You can deal with most travel situations, explain plans and speak about familiar subjects.
B2
Upper-intermediate
You can discuss a wider range of topics and understand the main ideas of complex texts.
C1
Advanced
You can express yourself fluently, understand demanding texts and use Russian flexibly.
C2
Proficiency
You can understand almost everything and use Russian with high precision and nuance.
The descriptions are approximate. Speaking confidence, grammar control and vocabulary can develop at different speeds, so placement is always checked individually.