noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
beginning and intermediate; elementary to intermediate
Describes a level, course, or material that covers both beginner and intermediate stages, often used in language learning contexts.
This textbook is for learners at the beginning and intermediate level.
In the beginning and intermediate class, you learn from the basics to applications.
中級 means 'intermediate level' only, while 初中級 includes the beginner stage as well.
Compound of 初 (しょ, 'beginning') + 中級 (ちゅうきゅう, 'intermediate level').