Level B2 – above average, threshold advanced and fourth on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) scale.
General characteristic:
- Moderately fluent and spontaneous communication with native speakers on a wide range of topics.
- Formal communication style.
- Understanding the main ideas of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.
- Writing complex and detailed texts on a variety of issues.
- Advocating a point of view and discussing current issues.
- Specific Emphasis.
- This level is sufficient for employment and study in English-speaking countries.
At this level, all knowledge of grammar is applied and reinforced, vocabulary is increased, and conversational practice is emphasized.
The grammatical topics that are studied at this stage: different ways of expressing and using Past Perfect Simple, Past Perfect Continuous, Present Perfect Continuous, Future Perfect Simple, Future Perfect Continuous, compound adjectives, adverbs of time, degree, mode of action, conditional sentences of different types, passives, comparative constructions, gerund and infinitive, formal and informal style in English, suffixes and prefixes, linking words, etc.
The lexical topics that are studied at this stage: descriptions of experiences, past, present and future events, expressions of personal opinion, agreement and disagreement, feelings and emotions, hopes and regrets, work, education, lifestyle, finances, crime and punishment, technology, media, global issues, celebrities, etiquette, etc.
At the end of the English B2 level you will be able to:
- acquire the skill to “think in English;
- create complex and long sentences with a clear expression of their thoughts;
- to expand your vocabulary with phrasal verbs, stable expressions, and business style vocabulary;
- to perceive by ear the fast speech of native speakers;
- read and comprehend specialized and fiction literature;
- spontaneously express their thoughts and ideas in writing;
- pass the international Cambridge Exams FCE exam. A certificate of this level is the minimum requirement for admission to a job or university.
Tips for raising the level:
- Practice regularly and make time every day to practice.
- Try talking to yourself when you can. It may look silly, but it will help you “think in English.
- Watch movies, TV series, TV shows, Youtube videos without subtitles. But don’t completely exclude English subtitles. They are useful for memorizing new words and better perception of some phrases.
- Set the English language on all your gadgets.
- Read news articles, blogs, magazines, novels, poetry, etc.
- Based on your interests, find appropriate forums where you can communicate with English-speaking participants.
- Найдите преподавателя – носителя языка. В школе eTalk как раз имеются профессиональные Native преподаватели, которые с радостью помогут освоить все тонкости разговорной речи.
- Запишитесь на курсы подготовки к международным экзаменам Cambridge Exams CAE, TOEFL или IELTS. Подготовка к этим экзаменам поможет прокачать все навыки английского языка и понять свои слабые места.
Для большинства изучающих английский язык уровень В2 является неким плато, преградой на пути к финишу. Чаще всего причиной является неорганизованная система обучения. Но все преграды нужно ломать! И именно в этом могут помочь преподаватели школы eTalk. Они не только составят эффективную стратегию обучения, но и дадут полезную практику и знания, чтобы вы могли быстрее добиться прогресса в изучение английского языка.
