English Advanced (B2 → C1)
Locations: Virtual Classroom, Utrecht
Level: Advanced (B2/C1)
Are you looking to get your English skills to the level you need for university studies or to work completely in English? Or are you planning to move to an English speaking country? Do you want to greatly increase your higher level vocabulary knowledge? This fast-paced course will take you towards level C1.
About the course
This course is for students who are at level B2. This means that you perhaps sometimes already work in English and are happy communicating with people about your opinions and ideas. You can probably already read and listen to most English without too many problems – it’s just the odd word or phrase that you lose! What you miss are some of the subtleties, idioms, and less common bits of vocabulary.
In this course, our teachers will help you to take your English to level C1. They will work on fluency and accuracy in both writing and speaking, adding to your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. Learning about formal and informal language in writing and speaking is an important part of this course.
You can start with this course if you have completed our English Upper-Intermediate course or if you have attained B2 level via another route. Would you like to know your current language level? Try our free language level test!
Learning goals
In this course you will work towards level C1.
After this course you will:
- feel considerably more confident using English and will know many more words and phrases that help you to express complex ideas in speaking and writing. You will be able to present and discuss abstract ideas and information, and feel at ease with whatever social and workplace situations come your way.
- have the language you need to succeed in the Cambridge English Advanced Exam (C1), if your goal is to get a certificate proving you are at level C1. You may need this for immigration purposes in some countries.
Method
All Babel’s courses are taught by highly-qualified, professional teachers and are interactive, fun, and focused on students’ needs.
This means we:
- are flexible to what a group needs.
- ask for your feedback on how the lessons are going, and respond to what you tell us.
- use high-quality materials.
- do a lot of speaking activities, in small groups and as a whole group.
- teach grammar and vocabulary in a way that connects you to real life use.
- encourage you to learn outside the classroom too.
Time investment
- This course consists of 18 classes of 1hr45 minutes. Alongside this, you will need to do some homework and preparation for your lessons. You should expect to spend at least 3 hours a week on this. You can submit writing practise to your teacher for feedback.
- The more time you give to learning, the more you will benefit. There are lots of exercises to practise at home available to you. There are also many websites where you can read more English texts, and many ways to listen to more English online. Your teacher will show you these, and you can decide for yourself how much you want to do and what suits you.
Practical
- The language of instruction is English.
- You will be working with a book. You can order this book on our special book page. Please ensure you have your book ready for the first session.
- If you are learning online, you can order the e-book version of the student book.
- You will receive a certificate of participation if you follow at least 80% of the classes.
- If you work or study at Utrecht University you will receive a 15% discount. Please register with your UU email address. Your registration will then be processed automatically.
Schedule
Please note: There are two course options; intensive (2x/week lessons) and regular (1x/week lessons).
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Starting date: 8 January 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 8 January 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 15 January 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 22 January 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 29 January 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 5 February 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 12 February 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 19 February 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 26 February 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 5 March 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 14 May 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 19 March 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 26 March 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 2 April 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 9 April 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 16 April 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 23 April 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 30 April 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 7 May 2025 20:00 21:45 -
Starting date: 3 February 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Monday 7 April 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 14 April 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 28 April 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 12 May 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 19 May 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 26 May 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 2 June 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 16 June 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 23 June 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 3 February 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 10 February 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 17 February 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 24 February 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 3 March 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 10 March 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 17 March 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 24 March 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 31 March 2025 18:00 19:45 -
Starting date: 6 February 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Thursday 6 February 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 13 February 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 20 February 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 27 February 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 6 March 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 13 March 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 20 March 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 27 March 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 3 April 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 17 April 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 24 April 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 1 May 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 8 May 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 15 May 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 22 May 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 19 June 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 5 June 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 12 June 2025 18:00 19:45 -
Starting date: 13 March 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Thursday 13 March 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 20 March 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 27 March 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 3 April 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 10 April 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 17 April 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 24 April 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 1 May 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 8 May 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 22 May 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 5 June 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 12 June 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 19 June 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 26 June 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 3 July 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 10 July 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 17 July 2025 19:00 20:45 Thursday 24 July 2025 19:00 20:45 -
Starting date: 15 April 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Tuesday 15 April 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 22 April 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 29 April 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 6 May 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 13 May 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 20 May 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 27 May 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 3 June 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 10 June 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 24 June 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 1 July 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 8 July 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 15 July 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 22 July 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 29 July 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 5 August 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 12 August 2025 19:00 20:45 Tuesday 19 August 2025 19:00 20:45 -
Starting date: 17 April 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Thursday 17 April 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 24 April 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 1 May 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 8 May 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 15 May 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 22 May 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 5 June 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 12 June 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 26 June 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 3 July 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 10 July 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 17 July 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 24 July 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 31 July 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 7 August 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 14 August 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 21 August 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 28 August 2025 18:00 19:45 -
Starting date: 19 May 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Monday 19 May 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 21 May 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 26 May 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 28 May 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 2 June 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 4 June 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 11 June 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 16 June 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 18 June 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 23 June 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 25 June 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 30 June 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 2 July 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 7 July 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 9 July 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 14 July 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 16 July 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 21 July 2025 20:00 21:45
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