English Intermediate (A2 → B1)

Locations: Virtual Classroom, Utrecht

Level: Intermediate (A2/B1)

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English Intermediate (A2 → B1)

Locations: Virtual Classroom, Utrecht

Level: Intermediate (A2/B1)

Is your English good enough to follow the basics of what you hear and read, but you find that you miss some of the details? Do you feel nervous when you have to speak in longer sentences? Would you like to learn or review more of the grammar and vocabulary you need for your daily life? In this course you will work towards level B1.

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Starting from 7 January 2025

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About the course

This course is for students who are at level A2. This means that you can already introduce yourself and your opinions and ideas, but you sometimes find it difficult to do this fluently. You can also probably write simple, clear information, but you may have to do a bit of Google translating to be sure it’s right.

In this course you will work towards language level B1. You will learn how to make polite requests, describe people and situations, and explain your ideas and plans. You can start with this course if you have completed our English Pre-Intermediate course or if you have attained A2 level via another route. Would you like to know your current language level? Try our free language level test!

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Learning goals

This course will take you towards level B1.

By the end of this course you will:

  • feel more confident using English and know many more words and phrases that help you in your daily life.
  • be able to make longer, and more accurate sentences, and communicate ideas that are a bit more complicated.
  • be able to send emails that are clear and accurate.
  • be able to participate in meetings and discussions in English with greater ease.
  • have the language you need to succeed in the Cambridge English Preliminary Exam (B1), if your goal is to get a certificate proving you are at level B1. You may need this for immigration purposes in some countries.

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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 them to real life use.
  • encourage you to learn outside the classroom too.

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Time investment

  • This course consists of 18 face-to-face (or virtually taught) classes of 1hr45 minutes. Students will need to keep up with the work for their self-study lessons, which will include submitting writing assignments and doing learning activities online. When you do this is up to you.
  • Alongside this, you will need to do some homework and preparation for your classroom lessons. You should expect to spend at least 2 hours a week on this.
  • However, the more time you give to learning, the more you will benefit. There are lots of exercises to practise at home. There are lots of websites where you can read more English texts, and lots of ways to listen to more English. Your teacher will show you these, and you can decide for yourself how much you want to do.

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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 can do this here.
  • 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.

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Schedule

Please note: There are two course options; intensive (2x/week lessons) and regular (1x/week lessons).

  • Starting date: 7 January 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Tuesday 7 January 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 9 January 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 14 January 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 16 January 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 21 January 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 23 January 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 28 January 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 30 January 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 4 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 6 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 11 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 13 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 18 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 20 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 25 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 27 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 4 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 6 March 2025 20:00 21:45

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  • Starting date: 4 February 2025 (Utrecht)
    Day Date Start End
    Tuesday 4 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 11 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 18 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 25 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 4 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 11 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 18 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 25 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 1 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 15 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 22 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 29 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 6 May 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 13 May 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 27 May 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 3 June 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 10 June 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 17 June 2025 20:00 21:45

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  • Starting date: 5 February 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Wednesday 5 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 12 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 19 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 26 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 5 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 12 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 19 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 26 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 2 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 16 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 23 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 30 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 7 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 14 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 21 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 28 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 4 June 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 11 June 2025 18:00 19:45

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  • Starting date: 10 March 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Monday 10 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 13 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 17 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 20 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 24 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 27 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 31 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 3 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 7 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 10 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 14 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 17 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 24 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 28 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 1 May 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 8 May 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 12 May 2025 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 15 May 2025 20:00 21:45

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  • Starting date: 14 April 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Monday 14 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 17 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 24 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Monday 28 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 1 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 8 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Monday 12 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 15 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Monday 19 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 22 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Monday 26 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Monday 2 June 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 5 June 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 12 June 2025 18:00 19:45
    Monday 16 June 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 19 June 2025 18:00 19:45
    Monday 23 June 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 26 June 2025 18:00 19:45

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  • Starting date: 15 April 2025 (Utrecht)
    Day Date Start End
    Tuesday 15 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 22 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 29 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 6 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 13 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 20 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 27 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 3 June 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 10 June 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 24 June 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 1 July 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 8 July 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 15 July 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 22 July 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 29 July 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 5 August 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 12 August 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 19 August 2025 18:00 19:45

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  • Starting date: 21 May 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Wednesday 21 May 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 28 May 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 4 June 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 11 June 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 18 June 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 25 June 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 2 July 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 9 July 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 16 July 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 30 July 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 6 August 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 13 August 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 20 August 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 27 August 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 3 September 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 10 September 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 17 September 2025 19:00 20:45
    Wednesday 24 September 2025 19:00 20:45

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