Our language courses are offered at multiple proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced, with the number of courses varying by language.
Use this table as a general guide to choosing the language level appropriate for you. To confirm the best fit, review the course description and learning objectives for your specific course.
| Beginner | You are completely new to the language or have some prior experience, but are still building foundational vocabulary and conversation skills. |
| Lower Intermediate | You can have a simple conversation on familiar topics, but you don’t consider yourself fluent. You can use a variety of sentence structures and tenses, but are still building your vocabulary and accuracy. |
| Intermediate | You can speak competently, but still need correction in pronunciation, grammar and complex sentence structure. You can understand most things communicated in the language. |
| Advanced | You are fluent in the language. You understand the main points on familiar topics and can give and justify your opinion. You can describe most experiences and events with relative complexity. At this level, you want to develop your use of advanced sentence structures. |
How to choose your level
- Review the course outline and learning objectives for your specific course
- If you can already complete around 80% of the course objectives comfortably, you are likely ready for the next level
- If your selected course isn’t the right level for you, we can help you move to a level that’s a better fit
If you have questions, feel free to contact us or call us at 604 822 1444. Our staff can also help you choose the language course that's right for you.