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CEFR B2 Level — Upper Intermediate

The B2 (Upper Intermediate) level helps learners communicate with confidence and express ideas clearly in both

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Course overview

CEFR B2 Level — Upper Intermediate

 

Course Overview

 

The B2 (Upper Intermediate) level helps learners communicate with confidence and express ideas clearly in both spoken and written English. Students develop the ability to participate in extended discussions, debates, and presentations, while refining their grammar and vocabulary for greater accuracy and flexibility.

 

 

Contents and Skills

 

  • Engaging in extended discussions, debates, and presentations.
  • Expressing agreement, disagreement, and nuanced opinions.
  • Understanding the main ideas and details of TV programs, news, and workplace discussions.
  • Writing essays, formal and informal emails, reports, and reviews.
  • Developing coherent arguments and linking ideas effectively in writing.

 

 

Student Achievements

 

  • Interact with fluency and spontaneity, making regular communication with native speakers natural and effective
  • Present and defend viewpoints with clear reasoning and supporting arguments
  • Understand the main ideas of complex texts and discussions, including technical topics in their field of interest
  • Write well-structured essays, reports, and reviews with logical flow and clarity
  • Use grammar and vocabulary flexibly and accurately, with greater control and fewer error

 

Reasons to Enroll

 

  • Build the confidence to work, study, or travel in English-speaking environments
  • Strengthen reading and writing skills for higher education or exam preparation
  • Learn to speak more naturally and persuasively in discussions and debates
  • Explore a wide range of topics related to culture, society, and global issues

 

 

Assessment & Certification

 

Learners who successfully complete the B2 course receive a certificate recognizing their English proficiency at the CEFR B2 (Upper Intermediate) level. This confirms they can communicate effectively in academic, professional, and everyday contexts.

Curriculum

4 sections · 134 lessons · 4292 exercises

    1. Review of tenses 1, Present time; Present simple, Present continuous, Present perfect, Present perfect continuous
    2. Review of tenses 2, Past time; Past simple, Past continuous, Past perfect, Past perfect continuous. Past habits; Used to, Would
    3. Direct and Indirect questions
    4. Expressing the future: Future time, Future continuous, Future perfect simple Present tenses in time clauses: when, as soon as, before, after, until/ till, while, once
    5. Infinitives and -ing forms
    6. Modality – alternative structures
    7. too, enough, so, such
    8. Conditionals; Mixed conditionals; Conditional clauses- Alternatives to if
    9. The passive
    10. Relative clause; Defining relative clause; non-defining relative clause
    11. Reported speech, reporting verbs
    12. Question tags and reply to questions
    13. Phrasal verbs
    14. Unreal past and regrets – wish, if only, it’s time and would rather

    1. The Brain’s Hidden Talents
    2. UK Today: Foreign Language Learning
    3. A New Way of Learning
    4. Changing an English Course
    5. Surveillance and Modern Life
    6. Redefining Success: Men Who Choose Part-Time Work
    7. Rethinking Family Roles
    8. Life in Just Six Words
    9. Making a Difference
    10. Equality or Extremes?
    11. Traditional Gender Roles Today
    12. Gender Roles: Tradition vs Equality
    13. A Surprise at the Symphony
    14. The Remarkable Life of Lorraine Davis
    15. The Book Thief
    16. Leisure Time – Wise or Wasteful?
    17. Holiday Adverts
    18. The World of Talent Shows
    19. Guess the Truth
    20. Chasing Happiness
    21. The Psychology of Selling in a Modern Market
    22. Creating a Campaign – From Brainstorm to Breakthrough
    23. The Human Orchestra – A Bold Musical Experiment
    24. Growing Up in a Digital Age: What’s the Right Age for Freedom?
    25. Practical Ways to Motivate and Inspire People
    26. New Paths to Success: Why Life Doesn’t Follow One Schedule
    27. The Secret of a Long and Healthy Life
    28. Debate on Age and Employment
    29. Why Some TV Shows Become Surprising Hits
    30. The Hidden World of Fake Photos
    31. The Challenges of Live News Broadcasting
    32. Cultural Tips for Doing Business in the United States
    33. Everyday Dilemmas
    34. The Necklace Scam
    35. Reporting a robbery
    36. Night of Survival at Sea
    37. Behind the Scenes: Comedy, Crime, and Celebrity Culture
    38. The Power of a Film Review
    39. A Movie That Left a Lasting Impression
    40. A Walk-Through Notting Hill
    41. Community Project Discussion
    42. Sustainable Tourism in Action: A Success Story from Costa Brava
    43. How Weather Influences Our Mind and Body
    44. Two Powerful Films Based on True Events
    45. Pets, Wildlife, and Caring for Animals
    46. The Discovery on Lunar Base Delta
    47. The Rise of Global Navigation Systems
    48. The Benefits and Challenges of Urban Gardening (Hygiene & Bacteria)
    49. The Human Microbiome and Its Impact on Health
    50. Why Images Rule the Internet

    1. Turning the Tide
    2. The Start of Something Big
    3. A Day Without Devices
    4. Staying Afloat
    5. Stay Safe in the Wild
    6. Backpacking Abroad: How to stay Safe while traveling
    7. What Does It Really Take to Succeed?
    8. What Makes a Successful Athlete?
    9. Focus Fit Community Centre – Four Years of Progress
    10. Preparing for Life: Lessons from Childhood
    11. Saving Lives Above the Clouds
    12. Application for Volunteer Role Supporting English-Speaking Families
    13. What Does the Future Hold for You?
    14. Working in Antarctica’s Natural World
    15. Protecting Our Planet: Everyone’s Responsibility
    16. Facing the Climate Challenge: Choices for a Greener Future
    17. Tourism Today: Seeing the World Differently
    18. Disappearing Voices: Three Stories of Dying and Revived Languages
    19. Our Road Trip to the Sky Cliffs
    20. City Life in the Fast Lane: Why Slowing Down Matters
    21. Reality TV: Behind the Scenes
    22. Changing City Landscapes
    23. Does Money Grow on Trees?
    24. Are We Really Ready for a World Without Cash?
    25. Helping Someone Feel Better
    26. New Technology in Healthcare
    27. A Young Entrepreneur’s Rise and Fall
    28. Understanding Views on Alternative Treatments
    29. An Unsolved Hijacking Mystery
    30. Dreams Within Dreams: The Novel That Predicted the Future
    31. Isabella García: Transforming Cities with Green Design
    32. Supporting Families in Tough Times
    33. First Steps on Stage: A Journey of Confidence
    34. My First Time Doing Something: Public Speaking
    35. A Remarkable Man: Strength Beyond Size
    36. Why I Took the Leap to Study Abroad: Lana's Story
    37. Rethinking Education Today
    38. Food and Feelings – Can What We Eat Affect How We Feel?
    39. The Connection Between Food, Feelings, and Memory
    40. Promoting Health in Schools
    41. How Technology Is Changing Modern Sports
    42. Paper or Screen: Which Way Do You Find Your Way?
    43. From Indoors to Active: Fitness Apps
    44. Internships: Valuable Experience or Unfair Treatment?
    45. Starting From Scratch: Jack’s Business Journey
    46. Exploring Multiple Job Working
    47. A Slow Journey Through a Harsh and Beautiful Land
    48. Timeless Applause: 15 Years of Thunder
    49. Jordan Blake: A New Voice in British Poetry
    50. The Climate Crisis: What Should We Do?

    1. Personality adjectives, Compound adjectives
    2. Idioms describing people
    3. Shopping; Phrasal verbs, Shopping collocations, Verb phrases
    4. Global problems
    5. Business; Expressions to do with work, Business phrases and Collocations
    6. The media; Social media verbs; Adjective-non collocations
    7. Science and Technology; Scientific research
    8. Health and Medicine
    9. Health and Lifestyle
    10. Travel; travel collocations and expressions
    11. Landscape features; prepositions describing location
    12. People and Society
    13. Entertainment
    14. Belief and Opinion
    15. Commenting on problematic situations
    16. The Law and Crime
    17. Money and Shopping
    18. Compound Adjectives
    19. Multi – word expressions
    20. Expressions with bring and take