Talk Academy Level System

The 12 levels

This is a rough guide.

Stage	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing	Grammar
Beginner	Introduce yourself and basic details; short phrases for everyday needs	Greetings, simple questions and instructions when spoken slowly	Common words, short simple sentences, signs	Name and basic details; short sentences and short paragraphs	Parts of speech, be-verbs, articles, present tense basics
Pre-Intermediate	Short conversations on familiar topics; past and future tenses	Main points of slower conversations; multi-step instructions	From short paragraphs to articles and stories; guessing words from context	Sentences in several tenses; organised paragraphs	Present, past and future; comparisons; prepositions; question words
Intermediate	Opinions and experiences on a wide range of topics; keeping a discussion going	Main points and details of longer conversations; a range of accents	Essays, articles and literature; the writer's purpose	Writing with topic sentences, support and conclusions; persuasive writing	All tenses at a basic level; subordinate clauses, passive voice, indirect questions
Advanced	Complex discussion and persuasion; idioms; adapting to the listener	Lectures and debates at natural speed; humour and nuance	Critical reading of professional and academic texts	Polished writing in many genres; self-editing	Precise tenses and conditionals; varied sentence structures

On the first Monday you take a placement assessment in the morning (09:30–12:00); the afternoon orientation explains your results and books. Regular classes start on Tuesday.
If a book doesn't fit after a few lessons, talk to your teacher about adjusting it. Books can only be exchanged before you start using them.
You receive a study report when you finish your course.