What is the B2 language level? - B2 Language Courses

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
• Apply what you have 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.