ALLO FRANÇAIS
Mexico
ENGLISH VERSION HERE
LEVELS OF FRENCH AND SPANISH FROM MCER
LANGUAGE COMPETENCES
NUMBER OF HOURS TO MASTER IT
NUMBER OF ACCUMULATED HOURS
COURSES AND FREQUENCY
A1
He or she can understand and use frequently used everyday expressions as well as simple phrases designed to satisfy immediate needs. He or she can introduce himself or herself and others, and ask for and give basic personal information about his or her home, belongings, and the people he or she knows. He or she can communicate in a basic way provided the person speaking slowly and clearly and is willing to cooperate.
80 to 100 h
80 to 100 h
Light Course (8 hours/month) - 1 year Moderate (16 hours/month) - 6 months
Intensive (24 hours/month) - 4 months
BASIC USER
A2
Can understand frequently used phrases and expressions related to areas of experience that are particularly relevant to them (basic information about themselves and their family, shopping, places of interest, occupations, etc.). Can communicate when carrying out simple, everyday tasks that require no more than simple, direct exchanges of information on familiar or routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their past and surroundings, as well as issues related to their immediate needs.
+ 100 to 120 h
180 to 200 h
Light Course (8 hours/month) - 1 year
Moderate (16 hours/month) - 6 months
Intensive (24 hours/month) - 4 months
LANGUAGE COMPETENCES
NUMBER OF HOURS TO MASTER IT
NUMBER OF ACCUMULATED HOURS
COURSES AND FREQUENCY
B1
Can understand the main points of clear, standard language texts on familiar topics, whether in work, study, or leisure situations. Can cope with most situations likely to arise while traveling in areas where the language is spoken. Can produce simple, coherent texts on topics that are familiar or in which they have a personal interest. Can describe experiences, events, wishes, and aspirations, and briefly justify opinions or explain plans.
+ 150 to 180 h
350 to 400 h
Light Course (8 hours/month) - 1 year
Moderate (16 hours/month) - 6 months
Intensive (24 hours/month) - 4 months
INDEPENDENT USER
B2
You can understand the main ideas of complex texts dealing with both concrete and abstract topics, even if they are of a technical nature, provided they are within your field of specialization. You can interact with native speakers with a sufficient degree of fluency and naturalness so that communication is effortless for either speaker. You can produce clear and detailed texts on a variety of topics and defend a point of view on general topics, indicating the pros and cons of different options.
+ 200 to 250 h
600 to 650 h
Light Course (8 hours/month) - 1 year
Moderate (16 hours/month) - 6 months
Intensive (24 hours/month) - 4 months
LANGUAGE COMPETENCES
NUMBER OF HOURS TO MASTER IT
NUMBER OF ACCUMULATED HOURS
COURSES AND FREQUENCY
C1
Can understand a wide variety of lengthy and challenging texts and recognize implicit meanings. Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without any obvious effort to find the right expression. Can make flexible and effective use of language for social, academic, and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, and detailed texts on topics of a certain complexity, demonstrating correct use of the mechanisms of organization, articulation, and cohesion of texts.
+ 250 to 300 h
850 to 900 h
Light Course (8 hours/month) - 1 year
Moderate (16 hours/month) - 6 months
Intensive (24 hours/month) - 4 months
COMPETENT USER
C2
He or she can easily understand virtually everything he or she hears or reads. He or she can reconstruct information and arguments from a variety of sources, whether spoken or written, and present them in a coherent and concise manner. He or she can express himself or herself spontaneously, with great fluency and a degree of precision that allows him or her to distinguish fine nuances of meaning even in more complex situations.
Requires language improvement with a variable volume of hours
Light Course (8 hours/month) - 1 year
Moderate (16 hours/month) - 6 months
Intensive (24 hours/month) - 4 months