Babbel for Business supports five levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from complete beginners to advanced proficiency (A1-C1). Our comprehensive language learning platform accommodates learners at every stage of their professional language journey, ensuring that your employees receive personalized training that matches their current abilities and business goals.
Complete CEFR Language Level Coverage (A1-C1)
Babbel for Business aligns all learning content with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), providing a standardized and internationally recognized approach to language learning. This framework ensures that language skills acquired at each level are measurable and comparable across your organization and internationally.
Our platform supports the following language levels:
Beginner Levels (A1-A2)
A1 – Newcomer Level: Employees with A1 proficiency can introduce themselves, write short emails, fill out simple forms, speak about familiar topics, and understand clearly spoken sentences on familiar themes.
A2 – Beginner Level: At this level, employees can speak about their work, describe their living environment and education, carry on simple correspondence, and read simple everyday texts.
Intermediate Levels (B1-B2)
B1 – Intermediate Level: Employees with B1-level proficiency can manage trips abroad, discuss familiar topics and personal interests coherently, and explain plans while justifying opinions
B2 – Upper Intermediate Level: At this advanced stage, learners can understand complex texts on concrete and abstract topics, lead professional discussions in their specialty area, and converse spontaneously and fluently with native speakers.
Advanced Level (C1)
C1 – Advanced Level: Employees with C1-level proficiency can handle a wide range of topics in writing and speaking with minimal effort, speak nearly fluently in professional contexts, negotiate complex situations with clarity and structure, and understand implied meanings and cultural particularities.
Personalized Learning Through Placement Testing
Babbel for Business ensures optimal learning outcomes through automatic placement testing that determines each learner’s current proficiency level. This assessment tool:
• Automatically activates when users first access the platform
• Takes just a few minutes to complete
• Can be repeated manually at any time for reassessment
• Prevents redundant learning by building on existing knowledge
• Enables targeted skill development from day one
This personalized approach means your employees won’t waste time reviewing concepts they already know, while ensuring they’re not overwhelmed by material that’s too advanced for their current level.
Business-Focused Language Competencies
Each language level in Babbel for Business corresponds to specific workplace competencies that directly impact your organization’s communication effectiveness. For example:
• A2 learners can discuss their work and professional environment
• B2 learners can lead professional discussions in their area of expertise
• C1 learners can negotiate complex business situations with structure and detail
This competency-based approach ensures that language learning translates directly into improved workplace performance and international business capabilities.
Measurable Progress and Transparent Learning Goals
Every Babbel lesson is formulated with practical learning goals that align with CEFR standards, making progress transparent for both learners and administrators. This structured approach provides:
• Clear milestones for tracking employee development
• Internationally recognized standards for skill assessment
• Targeted learning paths based on business needs
The standardized framework also enables better self-assessment for learners, helping maintain motivation and engagement throughout their language learning journey.
Ready to discover how Babbel for Business can support your team’s language learning goals from beginner to advanced levels? Book a demo to see our comprehensive language level system in action, or explore our corporate language training solutions to find the perfect fit for your organization’s needs.
