B2
B2 · Upper intermediate
Abstract and specialist topics
You understand the main ideas of complex text and can interact with a degree of fluency that makes normal conversation possible.
What you can do afterwards
- Understand the main ideas of complex text on concrete and abstract topics
- Interact with fluency and spontaneity that makes regular conversation possible
- Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects
- Explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, weighing advantages and disadvantages
Objectives by skill
Reading
- Understand articles and reports on contemporary problems
- Recognise a writer's stance even when it is not stated
Listening
- Follow extended speech and lectures
- Understand television and film in standard German
Speaking
- Take an active part in discussion and defend a position
- Give a clearly structured talk on a familiar subject
Writing
- Write an argued text with reasons and examples
- Write a report bringing several sources together
Grammar
- Extended passive forms, participial attributes, nominal style
- Konjunktiv I in reported speech
Vocabulary
- Science, business, politics, culture, plus specialist vocabulary as needed
- Around 4000 words in total
What a week looks like
- One unit on a demanding factual topic
- Work with authentic media texts and broadcasts
- A debate or a short talk with questions afterwards
- An argued text with detailed feedback
Prepares you for
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