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Lexinglo is a free online ESL (English as a Second Language) learning platform that helps learners improve their listening comprehension, pronunciation, and speaking skills. With 1,745+ professionally-produced audio and video lessons, interactive dictation practice, and engaging stories across 9 categories, learners can progress systematically from beginner (A1) to proficient (C2) levels—no registration, fees, or time limits required.
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Just like children learn their first language, listening helps you absorb grammar patterns and vocabulary naturally without memorization.
Hearing native speakers helps train your ear and mouth to produce authentic English sounds and intonation patterns.
Dictation exercises force you to focus intensely, strengthening the connection between hearing and understanding English.
Practice with authentic conversations and stories prepares you for actual English usage in daily life and work situations.
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CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) is the international standard for measuring English proficiency across 6 levels: A1 (Beginner), A2 (Elementary), B1 (Intermediate), B2 (Upper-Intermediate), C1 (Advanced), and C2 (Proficient).
Understanding the Common European Framework of Reference from A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Proficient)
| Level | Name | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Beginner | Can understand and use very basic expressions for everyday needs | Simple greetings, introducing yourself, basic personal information |
| A2 | Elementary | Can handle familiar everyday situations and simple transactions | Ordering food, asking for directions, shopping, simple conversations |
| B1 | Intermediate | Can understand main ideas and sustain conversations on familiar topics | Work discussions, travel planning, news topics, detailed explanations |
| B2 | Upper-Intermediate | Can discuss complex topics fluently and debate ideas spontaneously | Professional emails, academic discussions, abstract concepts, meetings |
| C1 | Advanced | Can understand subtle meanings and express opinions with precision | Literature analysis, specialized domains, nuanced arguments |
| C2 | Proficient | Can use English with native-like mastery in virtually all contexts | Complex negotiations, technical writing, literary interpretation |
Can understand and use very basic expressions for everyday needs
Examples: Simple greetings, introducing yourself, basic personal information
Can handle familiar everyday situations and simple transactions
Examples: Ordering food, asking for directions, shopping, simple conversations
Can understand main ideas and sustain conversations on familiar topics
Examples: Work discussions, travel planning, news topics, detailed explanations
Can discuss complex topics fluently and debate ideas spontaneously
Examples: Professional emails, academic discussions, abstract concepts, meetings
Can understand subtle meanings and express opinions with precision
Examples: Literature analysis, specialized domains, nuanced arguments
Can use English with native-like mastery in virtually all contexts
Examples: Complex negotiations, technical writing, literary interpretation
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