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English Advanced 1 (B2 -> B2+)

When:

28 July - 07 August 2025

School:

Utrecht Summer School

Institution:

Utrecht Summer School

City:

Utrecht

Country:

Netherlands

Language:

English

Credits:

0 EC

Fee:

570 EUR

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English Advanced 1 (B2 -> B2+)
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English Advanced 1 (B2 -> B2+)

About

Are you looking for an in-depth, high-level course to improve your English language skills? Our Advanced course will help you to develop your language skills so that you can communicate more effectively and confidently in a wide range of work and study situations. Our interactive teaching will improve your reading, listening, speaking and writing skills. We will use vocabulary work, personal feedback, and grammar revision to ensure that you achieve your learning goals and conversation. Speaking practice will be a part of every class, offering you a chance to boost your fluency and to get to know your classmates too!

During the course you will:

expand your vocabulary;
- increase general conversational skills;
- develop reading skills;
- acquire learning skills;
- improve pronunciation;
- increase knowledge of grammar;
- improve listening skills;
- improve writing skills.

This course is suitable for people who have reached CEFR level B2.

To check your level, you will need to take the Babel placement test. This test consists of two parts: multiple choice questions and writing tasks. A teacher will assess your language skills. On the basis of your test result, you will be advised on a suitable course. Please keep in mind that it can take up to 5 working days to assess your language level.

Course leader

Erick van den Bercken

Target group

This course corresponds with level B2+, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR), and is suitable for students who have reached level B2. This course is a good preparation for the Cambridge English Advanced C1 course.

An English language proficiency test, consisting of multiple choice questions and writing assignments, must be completed in advance to determine your level. A teacher will assess your language skills and give personal advice about the most appropriate English course. Please keep in mind it can take up to 5 working days to assess your level.

Course aim

This course aims to improve your English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, expand your vocabulary and help you acquire smart self-study strategies. The course aim is to reach level B2+.

Fee info

Fee

570 EUR, Course + course materials

Fee

400 EUR, Housing fee (optional)

Interested?

When:

28 July - 07 August 2025

School:

Utrecht Summer School

Institution:

Utrecht Summer School

Language:

English

Credits:

0 EC

Learn more & register

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