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

  • Participating 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.