| A - Basic Proficiency | B - Self-ownership | C - Fluency | |||
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| A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
| Survival level | Pre-threshold level | Threshold level | Threshold advanced level | Proficiency level | Native level proficiency |
| , | Intermediate | ||||
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Intermediate is the level required by most employers
Intermediate - what level is this? How to determine whether your knowledge corresponds to this level?
The Intermediate level of English, which is designated B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, comes next after Pre-Intermediate. The name of this stage comes from the word intermediate, the translation of which is “middle”. Thus, Intermediate is the so-called “average” level of language proficiency, which allows you to speak English quite fluently, discuss many professional and everyday topics, and understand by ear almost everything said in English at a normal pace. Language proficiency level B1 allows you to take entrance exams to Russian universities and preparatory courses abroad. However, the most important thing is that virtually all employers require that their potential or actual employees know at least Intermediate English.
We recommend starting to study English at the Intermediate level if you:
- speak fluently, able to carry on a conversation, but choose your words, so you want to “talk”;
- have a good lexicon, but you can’t always operate it easily; you often have to consult a dictionary;
- correctly understand the questions of the foreign interlocutor and English speech in the recording, but only if the speaker speaks clearly and measuredly;
- understand basic English grammar and operate at different times English, but feel unsure of more complex grammar;
- have studied English at this level for a long time, remember a lot and now want to brush up on your knowledge;
- recently completed a course of studying English at the Pre-Intermediate level.
Material that people with knowledge of English at the Intermediate level should know
How to determine that you know English at level B1? The table indicates what knowledge a person with an Intermediate level should have.
| Skill | Your knowledge |
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| Grammar (Grammar) | You know all the tenses of English: Present, Past and Future Simple; Present, Past and Future Continuous; Present, Past and Future Perfect; Present, Past and Future Perfect Continuous. Do you know what the essence of the sentences I used to play football and I’m used to playing football is (the constructions used to do and to be used to do). When you talk about the future tense, you understand the difference between: I'm going to visit John (construction to be going to), I'm visiting John tomorrow at 5 o'clock (Present Continuous for future action) and I'll visit John next month (Future Simple). Do you understand the difference between You mustn"t do exercises and You don"t have to do exercises (modal verbs). Do you understand the difference between: I stopped to rest and I stopped resting (using the gerund and infinitive after the verb). You know comparative degrees adjectives (hot-hotter-hottest). Do you understand in what cases the words little/few and a little/a few (words denoting quantity in English) are used? You see the difference between: If you come home, we’ll go shopping, If you came home, we would go shopping and If you had come home, we would have gone shopping (first, second and third types conditional offers). Can you correctly paraphrase the direct speech She asked: “What are you doing?” indirect She asked what I was doing. You easily create questions in order to clarify something: You don’t like coffee, do you? (Question tags) |
| Lexicon (Vocabulary) | Your vocabulary ranges from 2000 to 3000 words and phrases. Are you familiar with some idioms and phrasal verbs. You can communicate with business partners without delving into special business terminology (you know basic business vocabulary). Actively use the constructions neither... nor, in addition to, as well as, apart from, due to, because of. |
| Speaking (Speaking) | You speak clearly, have good pronunciation, and others understand your speech. You understand where to make logical pauses in sentences, in which part of the sentence to raise or lower your voice. You speak quite fluently and do not take long pauses during a conversation. You can describe your appearance, talk about your education and work experience, express your opinion on various issues, and can talk about almost any topic. You use phrasal verbs and some idioms in your speech. You do not simplify your speech, you use rather complex grammatical structures: different types conditional offers, passive voice, different tenses, indirect speech. |
| Reading (Reading) | You have a good understanding of adapted literature at your level. You understand general articles on the Internet, newspapers and magazines, although you encounter vocabulary that is unfamiliar to you. |
| Listening (Listening) | You perfectly understand audio recordings adapted for your level. You understand the meaning of unadapted audio, even if you don’t know some words, and the announcer speaks with an accent. You distinguish the accent of native speakers from the accent of non-English speakers. You watch films and TV series in the original language with subtitles. You can listen to simple original or adapted audiobooks for your level. |
| Letter (Writing) | You construct your sentences grammatically correctly. You can write an informal letter or a short formal letter. If necessary, you will be able to fill out official papers in English. You can give a written description of any places, events, people, or comment on the proposed text. |
If you are not sure that you have all the knowledge required at this level, we recommend checking to see if your knowledge of the English language is at level .
The Intermediate level program involves studying such topics in the training course
| Grammar topics | Conversational topics |
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How will your speaking skills develop during the Intermediate course?
The Intermediate level is a kind of key stage at which the student really begins to “get off the ground” in speaking skills (Speaking skills). At this stage you become a “talking” student. If you want to speak fluently, try to speak as much as possible in class. Don’t be afraid to reason and express your point of view, try to use complex colloquial clichés.
Concerning vocabulary (Vocabulary), in addition to general spoken vocabulary, at the Intermediate level you study the so-called “general business” English - widely used words that are associated with communication in the business sphere. In addition, the “intermediate” level is rich in various phrases, idioms, figures of speech and set expressions. You remember not just words, but entire phrases in context, learn to construct new words using prefixes and suffixes. Much attention is paid to the ability to explain the meaning of a word in English, name its synonyms and antonyms.
Listening(Listening) is still a problem for many students starting at the Intermediate level. Audio texts of this level are much longer than texts for the Pre-Intermediate level, however, long tracks are divided into parts for which different types tasks. An Intermediate student can understand factual information related to work, school, and everyday life, recognizing both the general meaning and specific details; in this case, speech may be with a slight accent.
Concerning reading(Reading), the Intermediate level allows you to understand fairly complex, although still adapted, texts, but you can try to read non-adapted literature. At level B1, a simple retelling of the text read is no longer enough; you need to be able to give your assessment, express an opinion for or against, imagine yourself in the place of the characters, etc. All texts for reading at the Intermediate level are a kind of “context” for consolidating and automating the use of the vocabulary being studied and grammar.
Another aspect that receives a lot of attention is letter (Writing). You will learn how to compose English sentences not only colloquial, but also formal style. Level B1 usually includes the following written tasks:
- Describing a person
- Telling a story
- An informal letter
- Describing a house or flat
- Formal letter and CV
- A film review
- An article for a magazine
At the end of the Intermediate level, the student will be able to successfully use English in a variety of standard situations and clearly express his opinion. In addition, he will learn to write letters, fill out declarations, questionnaires and other documents that require providing basic information about himself, take part in negotiations, make presentations and correspond with native speakers. Knowledge of English at the Intermediate level is good achievement and provides a variety of opportunities, such as an advantage in hiring. From this level you can begin to prepare for exams and.
Duration of training at the Intermediate level
The duration of studying English at the Intermediate level may vary, it depends on the initial knowledge and personal characteristics of the student. On average, the training period is 6-9 months. It is the Intermediate level that is considered a strong base, the final stage in the formation of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge. Further levels are the deepening and expansion of active and passive vocabulary, immersion in the subtleties and nuances of the language.
To make sure that this course of study is right for you, we recommend taking ours, which tests basic English skills. And if you want not only to accurately find out your level of knowledge of the English language, but also to improve it, we suggest enrolling in our school. The teacher will determine your level, weaknesses and strong points and will help improve your knowledge.
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Many people often hear the phrase: “My friend (brother, wife, etc.) speaks perfect English.” But, firstly, everyone’s concept of perfection is different, and secondly, a variety of tests will help you find out how perfect you really are in this matter. Determining your English level– this is where its study begins or continues. It is necessary to determine your language level, if only to find out how far you have progressed in this process. In addition, this will be needed if you decide to teach, so that the teacher can understand where to start learning.
How to determine your English proficiency level
- Beginner
- Elementary
- Pre-Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Upper Intermediate
- Advanced
So, determining the level of English begins with the level “ Beginner ", or zero. This is exactly the level that those who have never studied English have. This is the level that will give you an idea of the English language and equip you with basic knowledge. By the way, many course teachers determine exactly how much time you will need to master the English language. If you hear exact deadlines, leave immediately. To master a language means to embrace the immensity. You can master a language to some extent, but you cannot acquire something that is beyond your control - a living organism. After all, language is a living organism that is constantly growing and constantly changing.
Elementary - you can explain yourself on the most basic topics, but, alas, with little. If you have received this level in testing after many months of study, do not despair. The rule applies: spend little, get little! And if this level is a reward, then you are getting closer to the next level...
There are certain difficulties in determining the level of English Pre-Intermediate . Like everything in the world, this level is relative. The reason for this is that the line between this level and the next is too thin, but, nevertheless, it is believed that students with this level should not only adequately use English in familiar situations, but also should not get lost in unfamiliar ones.
Intermediate . You can understand English and communicate effectively in real-life situations, but still sometimes have difficulty doing so.
Upper-Intermediate . You will be able to use English more or less successfully in different situations. This level of knowledge is for those who plan to start working or studying abroad.
Level Advanced involves the use of English almost to the same extent as the Russian language, but sometimes making minor errors.
On our website you can determine your level of language proficiency by passing the following tests:
- A comprehensive test to determine the level of English on our school website
Those prone to self-criticism like to repeat that they don’t know anything (although in fact they can speak the language at a level closer to average and continue to regularly enroll in English courses), and those prone to vanity assure during an interview that they speak English perfectly (when in fact, again, they may be “average”).
For the most impatient, who check their level after each cup of coffee, the buttons are located at the top. This is done for your convenience: no tedious text searches, click on health and get your certificates - we don’t mind.
And for the most assiduous, who are not used to guessing from the coffee grounds, we offer you to plunge into multi-level English. With feeling, sense, and arrangement, we will talk about how Elementary differs from Intermediate and whether Advanced is as scary as it is portrayed to be.
Basically it will evaluate the fundamental basis - i.e. grammar. However, the degree of proficiency in foreign speech depends on it. Because you can chat incessantly in English, but at the same time make so many mistakes that the interlocutor will hardly be able to guess what the conversation is all about. Or you can compose sentences slowly in oral speech, weighing each word, without making gross mistakes - and thus create the impression of a person who speaks English well.
Level 0 - Full beginner(or Full...beginner)
Just don’t say now that this is you. If you know the name of the letter “i” or even remember something from school like “teacher”, “book” - feel free to move on. Level zero is only for those who studied another language at school. Or maybe I didn’t study any at all.
Level 1 - Elementary(Elementary)
Holmes would have rejoiced at such a name. And most of those who graduated from regular high school- Same. Because this level, unfortunately, is the most common among those who learned English through the cracks and happily received a “C” on the final exam.
What characterizes Elementary: you can read many words quite well (especially without any gh, th, ough), your vocabulary includes mother, father, I am from Russia and other popular phrases, and you can sometimes catch something from a song - something familiar.
Level 2 - Upper-Elementary(Higher Elementary)
A good student at a regular school who studies English can boast of this level. And quite often, for some reason, those who studied the language on their own decide to stop at Upper-Elementary. Why? Because the illusion of knowing English arises: the vocabulary is already decent enough to support some basic topics for conversation (in any case, in a hotel abroad it will already be possible to express oneself without indecent gestures), reading usually goes quite well, and even American movies in the original they become more or less understandable (by 25 percent).
However, such conclusions are misleading. Especially if you look at other levels of English.
You can jump from regular Elementary to Upper in about 80 hours if you work hard.
Level 3 - Pre-Intermediate(Lower Intermediate Level)
If you took the English language level test and got this result, congratulations. Because this is a very decent command of English. It occurs among excellent students of a regular school, good students of a specialized school, and the majority of those who combine English language courses with trips abroad.
What characterizes this level: in pronunciation there are no “f” or “t” instead of [θ] and in general the speech of such a student does not have a strong Russian accent, written speech is quite literate and completely understandable, you can communicate even on unfamiliar topics using simple sentences. In general, among the levels of the English language, Pre-Intermediate is most often found among serious learners.
Level 4 - Intermediate(Average level)
A very worthy result. Practically unattainable for schoolchildren in a regular school and quite realistic for those who did not slack in English lessons in a specialized school. Among self-learners of English, not everyone reaches this level. They usually take the previous exam, because you can achieve Intermediate in about six months of residential courses abroad, a year of good courses, or a year of classes with a tutor.
What characterizes this level of English: clear pronunciation, good vocabulary, ability to communicate different topics, the ability to compose complex written requests (even official documents), films in English with subtitles go with a bang.
With this level you can already take the international tests TOEFL and IELTS.
Level 5 - Upper-Intermediate(Upper middle level)
If you have passed the English language level test and received this result, then you can almost without cheating write in your resume for a position: “English - fluent.” College graduates usually reach this level at the faculty foreign languages.
Characteristics: skillful manipulation different styles in your speech (business, conversational, etc.), almost flawless pronunciation, the ability to act as a simultaneous interpreter in an informal setting, fluent reading, understanding of the most complex style - the language of newspapers and magazines in English, dexterous composition even especially complex structures proposals.
Level 6 - Advanced(Advanced)
This is probably the pinnacle that English language learners can achieve in a country where it is not an official language. Those who manage to speak at the Advanced level are usually perceived by their interlocutors as people who have lived in the USA or another English-speaking country for several years.
In fact, you can achieve Advanced even at the foreign language department in college, not to mention at universities. And this proves that 5 years, during which 1-2 hours a day will be spread out to study English, is enough. And if you choose intensive courses, the result will be achieved even earlier.
What characterizes the Advanced level of English: by right, this is fluency in English. Pronunciation with almost no accent, conducting formal and informal conversations, working as a simultaneous translator, full understanding of films/books/songs in the original, no grammatical errors in writing and minimal presence of errors in oral speech, understanding of idioms and colloquial expressions. You can confidently plan a career abroad, as well as study at foreign universities.
Level 7 - Super-Advanced(Super advanced)
Are there any here? If so, then the computer most likely malfunctioned on the English language level test.) Because language proficiency at this level is the lot of aborigines living in a country where English is the official language.
What characterizes the Super-Advanced level? Imagine... yourself speaking Russian. You will understand any speech, even if it is a conversation between two emo teenagers discussing topics unknown to you. You will even understand slang. But with all this, you yourself also master the art of words, deftly using terms and putting them into beautiful sentences, without errors (including stylistic ones). And now - the same thing in English. So how?
Dia friend! Do you already feel itchy fingers? Are your seat belts fastened? And are you still here?
Press the button and go! Don't forget to insert the paper into the printer to print out the certificate and proudly display it to everyone interested.
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Today we will continue to talk about levels in English. Level A1-A2 or Elementary is the second level of knowledge of the English language in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), a system for determining various language levels. In everyday speech, this level can be called basic. The term "Elementary" is the official description of the level in the CEFR. A student who has mastered a basic level of English can meet his or her basic communication needs. So, let's talk about everything in order.
| LEVEL | Description | CEFR level |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | You don't speak English | ;) |
| Elementary | You can say and understand some words and phrases in English | A1 |
| Pre-Intermediate | You can communicate in “plain” English and understand the other person in a familiar situation, but have difficulty | A2 |
| Intermediate | You can speak quite well and understand speech by ear. Express yourself using simple sentences, but have difficulty with more complex grammatical structures and vocabulary | B1 |
| Upper-Intermediate | You speak and understand English well by ear, but you can still make mistakes | B2 |
| Advanced | You speak English fluently and have full listening comprehension | C1 |
| Proficiency | You speak English at the level of a native speaker | C2 |
What is the difference between the Beginner level and the Elementary level?
Both levels are considered elementary. Both are designated by the same letter in the European classification (CEFR): Beginner - A1, Elementary - A2. But what's the difference? The Beginner level is intended for those who have not studied English, i.e. I haven’t worked at all, never. At the same time, perhaps the “beginner” knows a couple of words (for example, hello, yes, no, my name is, but that’s all). The Elementary level is for those who already have some basic knowledge, even if it’s from school 20 years ago. Even if a person speaks practically no English at all, he already has an idea of the language system.
- have studied English a little or briefly before and have acquired basic knowledge;
- speak almost no English, although you know basic grammar and about 300-500 words;
- you have a vague idea of English grammar and would like to understand all tenses and constructions;
- you have basic knowledge, but do not understand English by ear at all;
- have completed the Beginner level of training in English courses or with a personal teacher.
There is also an Upper-Elementary level - the highest elementary level. You have knowledge of simple grammatical structures in English. You can carry on a conversation on a familiar topic, but, unfortunately, the number of familiar topics is very limited. You understand simple sentences and speech structures, especially if they speak slowly and clarify what is said with gestures. If you have this level, then you can safely continue your studies with Pre-Intermediate.
The Elementary level program includes the following topics.
| Grammar topics | Lexical topics |
| - The verb To be in three tenses. - Present (Simple, Continuous, Perfect). - Future Simple + be going to. - Past Simple (Regular / Irregular verbs). - Imperative mood. - Word order in questions. - Demonstrative pronouns. - Object pronouns(Object Pronouns). - Adjectives. - Possessive Case (expression of ownership). - Articles. - Singular and plural nouns. - Countable and uncountable. - Adverbs of frequency. - Adverbs of manner of action. - Prepositions. - Modal verbs(can, can’t, should). - K-construction like / hate / love + V-ing. - The construction there is / are. - Comparative and superlative adjective. |
- About myself and my family. - Countries and nationalities. - Personal preferences (likes/dislikes). - Job. - Schedule. - Holidays. - Weather. - Food and drinks. - Sports and fitness. - Cinema and music. - Homes and furniture. - City and attractions. - Transport. - In shops. - Dates and numbers. - Description of a person. |
What does a language learning course at the Elementary level include?
In the Elementary course, as in other levels, you will work on 4 basic skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will become familiar with simple grammatical structures of the English language, expand your vocabulary with the most necessary words and phrases, and develop correct pronunciation and correct intonation. At the end of the level you will be able to:
- talk about the events of your life;
- describe your past, giving details of the most important milestones;
- discuss your vacation plans and tell friends and colleagues about it afterwards;
- talk about nature and travel;
- talk about your favorite films and choose some to watch with friends;
- discuss the topic of clothing;
- take part in conversations at work, talk about familiar topics in meetings;
- evaluate the work of a colleague;
- participate in simple business negotiations, greeting guests and attending general events:
- Understand and communicate basic business propositions in your area of expertise.
Duration of study at the Elementary level
Duration of learning English Elementary level, like any other level, depends on individual characteristics the student and his knowledge base. The average duration of training on the course is from 4 to 6 months. Although this is one of the first levels of language proficiency, it covers quite a lot of material that will allow you to express yourself in the most common situations of daily communication. At this stage of training you gain basic knowledge, which is why it is important to lay a strong foundation that will allow you to later achieve high levels English language proficiency.
To achieve good results, do not limit yourself to just attending regular classes and doing homework. Try something new.
- Don't forget to speak English than more topics better. If you have absolutely no one to talk to, start a conversation with your cat or dog, but believe me, in our time it is not so difficult to find an interlocutor who is eager to communicate in English. On the Internet, on forums dedicated to learning English, there are a large number of topics dedicated to finding people to talk to on Skype. You can try to train a person native language in exchange for knowledge of English. In addition, in social networks dedicated to learning English, there is the possibility of both audio and text communication in English.
- Create a conversation club with friends or colleagues. This will give you the opportunity to meet more often and discuss pressing issues. Or come to our classes at the Conversation Club.
- Watch movies, news and shows in English with English subtitles. Start with cartoons, where the vocabulary is usually easier and the visual accompaniment is very accurate, which will allow you to understand the meaning of what is happening as well as possible.
- Start Personal diary, where you can write down your thoughts in English. It is not necessary to immediately create entire stories or essays; at first, a few sentences will be quite enough. And remember, the more time you devote to English, the better the results will be.
Conclusion
So we got acquainted with another basic level of English. At this level, you begin to take the initiative in using language, begin to feel it and not just speak, but communicate. It is at this level that you can fall in love with English and turn your learning from a necessity into a favorite pastime. Learn English, don't give up and you will achieve your goal!
Have a great English and study with pleasure!
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We continue our acquaintance with levels of English proficiency. When you are already in the process of learning a language, you want to have a clear idea of exactly what stage you are at, what you already know and what you should strive for in the future. Therefore, we continue to get acquainted with the levels of English proficiency and bring to your attention the next level of language proficiency (according to the CEFR system). Perhaps this is just your level! So, the hero of the occasion today is the B1 Intermediate level. Let's see what it's made of!
| LEVEL | Description | CEFR level |
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| Beginner | You don't speak English | ;) |
| Elementary | You can say and understand some words and phrases in English | A1 |
| Pre-Intermediate | You can communicate in “plain” English and understand the other person in a familiar situation, but have difficulty | A2 |
| Intermediate | You can speak quite well and understand speech by ear. Express yourself using simple sentences, but have difficulty with more complex grammatical structures and vocabulary | B1 |
| Upper-Intermediate | You speak and understand English well by ear, but you can still make mistakes | B2 |
| Advanced | You speak English fluently and have full listening comprehension | C1 |
| Proficiency | You speak English at the level of a native speaker | C2 |
Intermediate level - what does it mean?
Today, this level of English proficiency is considered quite confident. Essentially, this is a kind of golden mean. On the one hand, there is no longer a fear of using the language in speech, since there is an established vocabulary and a good grammatical base, and on the other hand, there is no limit to perfection, and, of course, there is something to strive for in the future (Profeciency?). But still, what does it mean English language is at least Intermediate?
Intermediate students can engage in everyday conversation on familiar topics and exchange information. Often, it is from this level that fruitful preparation for subsequent international exams begins: FCE (test of English at an upper-intermediate level), IELTS (International English Language Assessment System), TOEFL (test of English as a foreign language); if there is such a need.
| Skill | Your knowledge |
| Reading | You understand the key information of articles and letters. You can read adapted English-language literature. |
| Letter (writing) | You can write a logically connected essay or essay on a well-known topic. You can write an informal letter to a friend. You can write a simple formal business letter. |
| Listening | You understand the main topics of conversation of native speakers. You fully understand Adapted Listening. |
| Speaking | You can carry on a conversation in most situations that may arise while traveling in countries where English is spoken. You can express your own opinion on familiar or personal interests and briefly argue why you hold this particular point of view. You can describe your experiences, events, dreams, hopes and ambitions. |
| Vocabulary | Your vocabulary is 1500-2000 English words. |
The Intermediate level program includes the study of the following topics.
What does the course include at the Intermediate level?
The Intermediate English course is based on four elements: listening comprehension, speaking, reading and finally writing skills. This approach allows you to learn to quickly formulate thoughts, improve phonetic skills, and also gain a sense of language. Upon successful completion of the course you will be able to:
- discuss personal and professional plans for the future;
- undergo an interview in English for a job in a foreign company;
- talk about your attitude to television and your favorite television series;
- argue your preference in music;
- talk about a healthy lifestyle and healthy habits;
- visit restaurants, order food, take part in a conversation over lunch and pay for the order;
- Discuss etiquette rules and tips for responding to inappropriate behavior from others.
Duration of study to achieve Intermediate level
In fact, the duration of training depends entirely on the motivation and interest of the student, as well as the existing foundation of knowledge. On average, the course takes about six months, based on two full-time lessons per week with a private English teacher. It is worth understanding that learning a language is a systematic process that is based on the knowledge that you have previously acquired. For this reason, if the student already has a thorough understanding of the lexical and grammatical aspects of the language, then learning will proceed much faster. If you realize that there are gaps in some topics, then, firstly, do not be discouraged, and, secondly, try to fully master required material and then boldly move on to the next level. With the second option, learning may take a little longer, but as a result the student will have a complete picture of the level of the language in all its manifestations.
Your goal as an Intermediate student is to surround yourself with English fully and thoroughly. Wherein Special attention You can focus on those topics and aspects that interest you or are directly related to your professional activities. Below are a few strategies to improve your English language skills in the future:
- change the language settings of your devices, Email, social media accounts into English. This way you will constantly use English in everyday life;
- read as much as possible in English. To begin with, you can give preference to modern magazines or articles from news newspapers. If you are studying or working in the field international relations, business and finance, gradually switch to the English version of the Financial Times or Wall Street Journal. Remember to take notes and pay attention to phrases and figures of speech;
- listen to audiobooks and podcasts. Focus on the version of English that you need: British, American or, for example, Australian;
- If you listen to modern music, then you can safely go to karaoke with friends or find the lyrics of your favorite English-language songs and sing them at home. Don't be shy!
Conclusion
So we discussed English level B1. We found out what lexical and grammatical topics the “medium-roast” student knows. We also got acquainted with life hacks, learned how to maintain English language skills, and what to do next. The Intermediate level is an excellent option for those who plan to travel frequently and stay up to date with the events of the modern world. Sign up for our English courses via Skype and achieve your goals with pleasure. You can do that!
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