European Portuguese Levels EXPLAINED - A2 vs. Fluency

[@alexlandyhill]

This is good to set expectations for people. I have an A2 certification and while I can read and write OK an actual conversation will take me much more practice.

[@sheikad0w]

Wow this clears up a lot. I’ve always said I was A1, A1.2 just based off my own experiences with French and general estimation, but with this description, I guess I know more than I give myself credit for.

[@TalktheStreets]

Awesome, glad it was helpful ☺️

[@judywasney3975]

Liz, this is very helpful. I would also appreciate the recording of the live session on exam prep. Thanks so much.

[@TalktheStreets]

So glad! The link is available in the description of the video ☺️

[@stephencollinge976]

Many thanks for the explanation Liz- very helpful. I am just starting out but that gives me a goal to aim for.

[@TalktheStreets]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rickchandler2570]

I’ve got well over 200 hours of studying Portuguese but I’d certainly not say I’m A2 level. Makes me feel a bit stupid sometimes.

[@TalktheStreets]

Hi Rick! Definitely not stupid. The right resources and teacher can definitely make a difference too ☺️

[@bexhillbob]

By the way, if you take one of the official 150-hour Government-arranged language courses for foreigners (normally run in the evenings at secondary schools), you get a properly recognized A2 certificate at the end of it without needing to go and take the CIPLE A2 test.

[@TheJoyD]

That's what we are doing.

[@futhiedlamini4031]

Thank you Liz for sharing 🎉❤

[@TalktheStreets]

Thanks for watching!

[@artblakey7]

Liz, firstly, I regularly watch your videos to compliment my studies, and I enjoy your cheerful and direct style. I´d like your opinion about what is the clearest difference between an A2 and B1? I teach English in Spain and am familiar with the European guidelines, but I´d like to hear what you think. Muito obrigado!

[@TalktheStreets]

Thank you, glad you enjoy! I follow the European guidelines myself!

[@tiagomartins8000]

Sou do Brasil,sou suspeito em falar mas realmente a lingua portuguesa é incrivel.Principalmente o Brasil que é cheio de sotaques!!!

[@lowbudgetcontent8858]

Não tão bom como o Português de Portugal

[@OphirYahav]

Muito obrigado.

[@TalktheStreets]

De nada!

[@continentaltours4724]

very nice

[@dantorres506]

If A2 means conversational Portuguese does it mean that you don't need to know how to read and write Portuguese?

[@TalktheStreets]

You do need to learn the basics of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in order to get to an A2 level!

[@specialfood9762]

Where is the link mom

[@NicolChaplin]

Thanks for the clarification. I would also like to hear the recording of the live session on exam preparation.

[@TalktheStreets]

Check the video description for the link! :)

[@someinteresting]

Sorry, A2? This is way too low for citizenship. I'd say at least B2 is better.

[@TalktheStreets]

A2 is the level requested to complete the CIPLE exam.