At the B2 level, learners can communicate with fluency and spontaneity, engaging in complex discussions on a variety of topics. They can understand and produce detailed arguments, express opinions with nuance, and use more advanced grammar and vocabulary.
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1. Speaking & ListeningEngaging in Complex Conversations- Expressing opinions in depth (Je suis convaincu que..., Ce qui me frappe, c’est...)
- Debating and arguing a point of view (D’une part..., D’autre part..., Je ne suis pas d’accord car...)
- Using persuasion techniques (Si vous y réfléchissez bien, il est évident que...)
- Expressing hypothetical and conditional ideas (Si j’avais su, j’aurais agi autrement.)
Social & Professional Interactions- Negotiating and problem-solving in professional and personal contexts
- Leading meetings and discussions (Passons maintenant à un autre point...)
- Handling difficult situations (e.g., complaints, conflict resolution)
- Understanding different registers of speech (formal/informal, idiomatic expressions)
Pronunciation Focus- Improving intonation for clarity and emphasis
- Mastering fast, connected speech (e.g., contractions: J’te l’avais dit.)
- Understanding regional accents and slang
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2. Reading & WritingReading Skills- Understanding long and complex texts (newspapers, reports, essays, literature)
- Analyzing opinion articles and formal documents
- Recognizing tone, irony, and implied meaning in texts
Writing Skills- Writing structured essays and reports (arguments, analysis, and recommendations)
- Writing formal letters and emails (cover letters, complaints, proposals)
- Summarizing key points of long texts and discussions
- Writing creative narratives and reflections
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3. Vocabulary TopicsExpanding Advanced Vocabulary- Politics & Society: Laws, government policies, current events
- Economy & Business: Financial discussions, contracts, marketing
- Science & Technology: Innovation, ethics, artificial intelligence
- Culture & Arts: Literature, cinema, philosophy
- Psychology & Emotions: Expressing subtle emotions and moods
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4. Grammar MasteryAdvanced Verb Forms- Subjunctive mood in complex expressions (Bien que je sois fatigué, je continuerai.)
- Conditional perfect for past regrets (J’aurais aimé le savoir plus tôt.)
- Passive voice for formal speech (Ce projet a été réalisé par...)
- Indirect speech in various tenses (Il a dit qu’il viendrait.)
Sentence Structure & Style- Mastering relative clauses (dont, lequel, auquel...)
- Using sophisticated connectors (tandis que, en revanche, certes...)
- Creating cohesive and logically structured arguments
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5. Culture & Civility- Understanding French humor, sarcasm, and idioms
- Cultural nuances in formal and informal communication
- French history and its impact on society
- Interacting with native speakers in professional and social settings
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Practice & Assessment- Listening to news, debates, and podcasts with complex language
- Role-plays (formal meetings, negotiations, presentations)
- Writing exercises (structured essays, reports, detailed analyses)
- Speaking tasks (debating, storytelling, explaining abstract concepts)
At the B2 level, learners can interact confidently in most professional, academic, and social settings. This level prepares them for C1 (Advanced Level), where they will refine their style, accuracy, and ability to discuss abstract and specialized topics.