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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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.