C2
C2 · Mastery
Understand almost everything, say it precisely
You understand virtually everything you read and hear, and express yourself effortlessly, precisely and with fine shades of meaning.
What you can do afterwards
- Understand with ease virtually everything heard or read
- Summarise information from different spoken and written sources
- Express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely
- Differentiate finer shades of meaning even in complex situations
Objectives by skill
Reading
- Read abstract, structurally complex and literary texts with confidence
- Recognise allusion, irony and undertone
Listening
- Understand any kind of spoken language, including at fast speed
- Adjust to regional variation
Speaking
- Take part effortlessly in any conversation or discussion
- Convey finer shades of meaning precisely
Writing
- Write clearly and fluently in an appropriate style
- Present demanding subjects and structure argument effectively
Grammar
- Consistent grammatical control even in complex speech
- Deliberate departure from the norm as a stylistic choice
Vocabulary
- Confident use of idiomatic and colloquial expressions
- Specialist and loan vocabulary as needed
What a week looks like
- One unit built on demanding original sources
- Bringing several sources together into an account of your own
- Free discussion and defence of a position
- A text at publication standard with detailed feedback
Prepares you for
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