Level B2

Upper-Intermediate

At Level B2 you can:

At the B2 level, you can follow or give a presentation on familiar subjects, and can continue a conversation on a wide variety of different topics. You can quickly find the information that you need in a range of texts and understand details in instructions or advice. You can write a letter which contains unfamiliar information and makes non-standard requests.

You have difficulty speaking about abstract topics or making complex arguments in English, and have trouble communicating professionally in formal situations.

What exams should you consider at the B2 level?

You can prepare for the First Certificate in English (FCE). This is an upper intermediate level exam which demonstrates your ability to use everyday written and spoken English for work and study.

For more information about the First Certificate in English (FCE), click here.

You can also prepare for the Business Vantage (BEC). This certifies that you have the practical skills which will help you to succeed in English speaking business environments.

For more information about the Business Vantage (BEC), click here.

For more information about upcoming test dates in Switzerland, click here.

Why should you consider upgrading to level C1?

At the C1 level, you can follow and participate in abstract arguments, and draw conclusions. You can handle texts quickly enough to manage the demands of an academic course, and you can write engaging essays and texts with few difficulties for the reader.

For Travel
– You can engage in casual conversations for an extended period of time and abstract topics with a high level of fluency and a range of expression.

– You can understand complex opinions and arguments as they are expressed in professional publications and newspapers.

– You can write letters on most subjects, with little to no difficulty for the reader.
For Work
– You can communicate effectively during meetings and in presentations within your area of expertise, and argue for or against a case.

– You can understand all office correspondence, even when expressed using non-standard language.

– You can competently deal with a wide range of routine and non-routine work situations in a professional manner, both with clients and with co-workers.
For Study
– You can follow abstract arguments and think critically about what you have heard.

– You can cope with the high linguistic demands of an academic course.

– You can write academic essays.

Level B2

Upper-Intermediate

At Level B2 you can:

What exams should you consider at the B2 level?

Why should you consider upgrading to level C1?

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For Work

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