What is the B2 language level?
- B2 Language users can understand a longer conversation and complex arguments if the topic is reasonably familiar.
- It is no longer just about familiar issues like work and education
- The texts can be longer
- The student can understand articles on current affairs and literary prose
- The use and application of different words is not a problem if a dictionary is available
- There is sufficient language proficiency to express one's opinion on a variety of topics of interest
- Students master the grammar well and no longer make mistakes that could hinder comprehension.
Requirements for the language level B2
- Prior linguistic knowledge of level B1
- Motivation
- Willingness to learn something new
- Exercise discipline independently
Learning objectives of the language level B2
Listen
- Ability to follow longer speeches and complex arguments (provided the topic is reasonably familiar).
- Understanding television news, reports and news programmes
- Understanding films when standard language is spoken
Writing
- Ability to write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of topics in one's field of interest.
- Reproduce information
- Executing trains of thought and arguments
- Weighing up the pros and cons
- Writing formal letters
- Make clear the essential information and key points
Speak
- Participate in conversations without effort for the learner and the interlocutors
- Spontaneous and fluent communication
- Active participation in discussions
- Justifying one's own opinion and arguing one's own views
- Speaking coherently
- Detailed reproduction on numerous topics of one's own interest
- Show advantages and disadvantages
Read
- Reading articles and reports and understanding the points of view and consequences of the argumentations
- Ability to understand contemporary literary prose
What does a B2 language course include?
- Achievement of the learning objectives of language level B2
- Expand vocabulary and vocabulary words
- Expand grammar skills
- Applying what has been learned in the form of many different exercises
- Active language and conversation training
- Writing training
- Consolidate the language skills already learned
- Working through and training difficulties
What should language learners be able to do after a B2 language course?
- Mastery of the learning objectives of language level B2
- Presenting one's own point of view, arguments, justifications and weighing up pros and cons in speech and writing.
- Communicate effortlessly in a variety of situations
- Participating in conversations without burdening the learner or the interlocutors
- Master vocabulary
- Ability to continue with language level C1
How long does it take to reach the B2 level?
- Personal and individual learning speed varies from learner to learner
- Depending on the duration, frequency and intensity of the language course
- Depending on the student's willingness to learn and practise independently
- Duration is on average 120 to 240 lessons
What happens after a B2 language course?
After successfully completing level B2, language learners have various options for continuing:
- Advanced language course at level C1
- Continuing language course to consolidate B2 language skills or to repeat difficult topics
- Registration to a recognized language exam to have B2 language skills officially certified
- Apply the acquired B2 language skills in everyday life
It is highly recommended to continue with a C1 language course in order to further expand your language skills and consolidate what you have learned so far.
