| Stage 1 — Foundation Vocabulary (A1 → A2) |
| Stage 2 — Real-Life Communication Vocabulary (A2 → B1) |
| Stage 3 — TEF Core Vocabulary (B1 → B2) |
| Stage 4 — Official + Formal Vocabulary (B2 Strong) |
| Stage 5 — Advanced C1 Vocabulary |
| Stage 6 — High Fluency / Native-like Vocabulary |
Essential Word Targets
| Type | Target |
| Verbs | 1,500 |
| Nouns | 5,000 |
| Adjectives | 1,500 |
| Adverbs | 500 |
| Connectors | 300 |
| Expressions | 1,000 |
| Idioms | 500 |
Correct TEF Vocabulary Milestones
| Level | Words Needed |
|---|---|
| A1 | 500–800 |
| A2 | 1,500 |
| B1 | 3,000 |
| B2 | 5,000–6,000 |
| C1 | 8,000 |
| C2 | 10,000+ |