LEVEL B2

COMMUNICATIVE GRAMMAR AND

OBJECTIVES VOCABULARY OBJECTIVES
Here you will find a detailed list of what you will To learn how to use English in these situations,
be able to do by the end of your B2 level course. you will need to know most of these language areas.

SPOKEN INTERACTION SPOKEN PRODUCTION GRAMMAR VOCABULARY

! I can take an active part in conversation, expressing clearly my points ! I can give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related ! Adjectives and adverbs ! Past perfect ! Collocation
of view, ideas or feelings naturally with effective turn-taking. to my fields of interest. ! Future continuous ! Past perfect continuous ! Colloquial language
! I can evaluate advantages & disadvantages, and participate in reaching ! I can develop a clear argument, linking my ideas logically and expanding ! Future perfect ! Phrasal verbs, extended
a decision in formal or informal discussion. and supporting my points with appropriate examples.
! Future perfect continuous ! Relative clauses
! I can sustain my opinions in discussion by providing relevant explanations, ! I can present a topical issue in a critical manner and weigh up the advantages
arguments and comments. and disadvantages of various options. ! Mixed conditionals ! Reported speech

! I can use the telephone to find out detailed information, provided the other ! I can summarise information and arguments from a number of sources, ! Modals cant have, neednt have ! Will and going to, for prediction
person speaks clearly, and ask follow up questions to check that I have such as articles or reports, discussions, interviews, presentations, etc. ! Modals of deduction and speculation ! Wish
understood a point fully. ! I can summarise orally the plot and sequence of events in a film or play. ! Narrative tenses ! Would expressing habits, in the past
! Passives

LISTENING READING
! I can understand the main ideas of complex speech on concrete ! I can read with a large degree of independence, using dictionaries
and abstract topics delivered in a standard dialect, including technical and other reference sources selectively when necessary.
discussions in my field of specialisation.
! I can understand in detail what is said to me in standard spoken language.
! I can understand articles, reports and reviews in which the writers
express specific points of view (e.g., political commentary, critiques LANGUAGE WORK
of exhibitions, plays, films, etc).
! I can with some effort catch much of what is said around me, but may find This is the type of language work youll be studying with your teacher.
it difficult to understand a discussion between several speakers who do not ! I can rapidly grasp the content and the significance of news, articles
modify their language in any way. and reports on topics connected with my interests or my job, and decide
These phrases will be useful in the classroom and beyond.
! I can follow TV drama and the majority of films in standard dialect. if a closer reading is worthwhile. ! She screamed in anger at how stupid her brother ! Lets get back to the issue under discussion, ! This time next year, Ill be working in Japan
! I can understand TV news, current affairs, documentaries, interviews, ! I can understand the main points in formal and informal letters relating to my had been. shall we? and earning good money.
talk shows, etc. personal and professional interests, with occasional use of a dictionary. ! I am having a meeting with my boss on Friday. ! Id like to say a few words here. ! She wont have left by then.
! How long are you going to Jamaica for? ! Yes, I think I can contribute to this point. ! If I had studied harder, Id be at university now.
Id love to see the photos when you get back. ! Carry on. ! If Id got that job I applied for Id be working
! To sum up, the government will need to cut in Istanbul.
WRITING STRATEGIES spending for the next five years.
! Go on.
! I wish today wasnt Monday.
! What makes you say that?
! I can write at length about topical issues, even though complex concepts ! I can use standard phrases like Thats a difficult question to answer ! All in all, it was a miserable performance. ! Lets splash out on a bottle of champagne.
! Im all ears.
may be oversimplified, and can correct many of my mistakes in the process. to gain time and keep the turn while formulating what to say. ! I wonder if John will be going to the party.
! What do you reckon/think? ! Ill take you up on that offer.
! I can write clear, detailed descriptions on a variety of subjects related to ! I can help a discussion along on familiar ground confirming comprehension, ! What if Teresa hadnt turned up?
! Lets hear what Gabriella has to say. ! Im being eaten alive by these mosquitoes.
my field of interest inviting others in, etc.
! If I were you, Id just say no. ! I thought that I was being followed.
! I can express news, views and feelings in correspondence, and respond ! I can generally correct slips and errors if I become aware of them or if they ! Wow, thats fantastic.
! From her point of view, we have to do this as ! She thought she could do it all herself.
to those of the other person. have led to misunderstandings. ! Really? Tell me more.
soon as possible.
! I can write standard formal letters requesting or communicating relevant ! I can make a note of favourite mistakes and consciously monitor speech ! Subsequently, he went on to be one of our ! They reported that the volcano might erupt
! Thats just what I was thinking. at any time.
information, following a template. for them. best salesmen.
! Thats a good point. ! I told her I had to go.
! I know it would be good fun to watch the late-night
! Thats ridiculous. film. Nevertheless, I think we should all get an early ! Ive lost the books that I borrowed from the library.
! Fantastic idea! night before the big event tomorrow. ! Shelly and Byrons poetry, which used to
! Whatever. ! In spite of her illness during the course, be compulsory, has now been dropped from
! Hows that possible? she managed to qualify successfully. the syllabus.
! Really? ! Despite the rain we all had a great time. ! You should have asked her earlier. Its too late now.
! No way! I dont believe it. ! Although I was very young at the time, ! I knew we might have to pay to get in.
I remember what happened quite clearly. ! What can he have done with the keys? He cant
! In spite of its popularity I feel that The Beach is a
very overrated book which appeals mainly to gap- ! Consequently, we have to be prepared for a fall in have lost them again.
year students. profits next year. ! He went straight to work.
! It was really good when ! Regarding our position on nuclear power, that has ! Next draw a straight line across the top of the paper.
not changed.
! As far as I am concerned this has nothing to do ! The weather forecast is good. Nevertheless, you
with the issue. ! Additionally, we will also provide support throughout always need to be careful in the mountains.
the process.
! One reason why ! The resort has a range of luxury accommodation
! In conclusion, we have agreed to give 3,000 to offer.
! Another argument for/againstis to the charity.
! It could be argued/asserted that ! Theres no hurry. Lets just chill out for an hour
! He had had a terrible day up until that point. or two.
! Pilar, would you like to kick off? ! I was tired. Id been working for sixteen hours.
! Shall we begin? ! Had they been waiting long?
! We dont have time to go into that matter right now. ! You will succeed where I have failed.

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