BEC Vantage - what is Level B2?
This is a summary of what you will be able to do in English when you pass BEC Vantage.
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WHAT DOES LEVEL B2 MEAN FOR ME?
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The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) defines Level B2 as follows:
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| Typical Abilities | Listening and Speaking | Reading and Writing |
|---|---|---|
| Overall general ability | CAN ask for factual information and understand the answer. | CAN understand the general meaning of non-routine letters. |
| Social & Tourist | CAN take and pass on most messages during a normal working day. | CAN understand the general meaning of a report even if the topic isn't predictable. |
| Work | CAN express own opinion, and present arguments to a limited extent. | CAN write a simple report of a factual nature and begin to evaluate, advise, etc. |
| Study | CAN give a simple, prepared presentation on a familiar topic. | CAN write a non-routine letter where this is restricted to matters of fact. |
