English B2 level - CEFR definition and tests | EF SET (2024)

The official can-do statements are broken down into smaller pieces for teaching purposes. This more detailed skill breakdown can help you assess your own English level, or help a teacher assess a student’s level. For example, a student at the B2 level in English will be able to do all the things that a student in level B1 can do, and in addition he will be able to:

• participate in meetings in your area of expertise, if you have help understanding some points.

• discuss gender issues as they relate to perceptions of rudeness and cultural norms.

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• talk about your personal finances and give advice to friends and colleagues about their finances.

• talk about your personal and professional lifestyle, including a description of your life at work.

• explain your education, experience, strengths and weaknesses, and discuss your career path.

• talk about mental processes and how you can use them to improve your effectiveness on the job.

• talk about what you like to read and make recommendations about good things to read.

• use appropriate language in social situations, including praising and expressing sympathy.

• discuss leadership qualities and talk about leaders whom you admire.

• deal with relatively complex awkward situations that arise in social and business contexts.

• discuss common political situations and the behavior of politicians.

Although progress will depend on the type of course and the individual student, students can expect to reach the B2 level in English with 600 hours of cumulative instruction.