Reading in English is one of the keys to improving your learning, as this exercise will help you develop a higher level of comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar than you currently have.
Do you want to know what level of reading in English you are at? Below, we provide you with all the levels so you can determine which group you belong to:
• Level A1: You understand basic texts and simple phrases such as colors, idiomatic expressions, signs, or advertisements.
• Level A2: You are able to understand vocabulary related to personal topics, such as English WhatsApp messages, an email, restaurant menus, among others.
• Level B1: You are capable of grasping the main ideas in texts like newspapers, magazines, and news articles. You also have knowledge of grammar topics such as irregular verbs and differences in verb tenses, etc.
• Level B2: You have a good command of vocabulary, grammar, and the necessary skills to write texts and comprehend complete readings of stories and books. Phrasal verbs and false friends are your allies.
• Level C1: You can interpret synonyms and complex grammatical structures like the subjunctive. Reading essays, poetry, and specialized articles pose no problem for you.
• Level C2: You must have a thorough command of the language, maintaining consistent grammatical control and the ability to create coherent and cohesive texts. You should possess a natural-like English proficiency.
Have you discovered which level you are at? Don’t worry if you’re at the lower levels. If you make an effort to improve and gradually move up the levels, you will eventually reach your goal and become an expert in the language. Good luck!