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What CEFR level is “talk”?

Estimated level

A2

elementary

talk” is roughly the #813 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated A2 level.

Meaning

verb. To communicate, usually by means of speech.

Example: Although I don't speak Chinese I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures.

How the level is decided

The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “talk” sits in the A2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.

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