Levels

Texts graded by vocabulary, grammar and readability.

Beginners (IELTS score: 1-2) Common European Framework A1

Elementary (IELTS score:3/TOEFL IBT Score: 32-42) Common European Framework A1/2

Pre-Intermediate (IELTS score:3.5/TOEFL IBT Score: 43-51) Common European Framework A2/B1

Intermediate (IELTS score:4.5/TOEFL IBT Score: 51-61) Common European Framework B1/2

Upper Intermediate (IELTS score:5-6/TOEFL IBT Score: 62-91) Common European Framework B2

Advanced (IELTS score:6.5-7/TOEFL IBT Score: 92-112) Common European Framework C1

Proficiency (IELTS score:7.5-9/TOEFL IBT Score: 113-120) Common European Framework C2

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