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In General English you can improve your knowledge of everyday English and learn the language you need for socialising. You will also develop your comprehension skills and build your vocabulary. …

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In this section, learn more about the different CEFR levels and what learners at each level can do. What are the CEFR levels? The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a …

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