Spoken English Advanced (B2/C1)
Location: Nieuwegracht 94, Utrecht
Level: Upper-Intermediate (B1/B2), Advanced (B2/C1)
Is your English a little rusty? In the advanced communication course Spoken English Advanced you continually speak English, develop your vocabulary, and refresh some grammar along the way. Your active participation in conversations on a wide variety of subjects will increase your fluency and confidence in English.
About the course
The main focus is fluency and ease of communication. There will be discussions on a wide range of topics. The course also covers work on vocabulary development and revision. Grammar will be reviewed on the basis of errors made during the discussions.
You can start with this course if you are on B2 level. Would you like to know your current language level? Try our free language level test!
Learning goals
- The course provides opportunities for you to practise and improve your spoken English. It also enables you to build your vocabulary.
Method
- In this course we offer you practical exercises with an emphasis on cooperative work and task-based activities. Grammar revision and vocabulary work are done in class and on a self-study basis.
Time Investment
- This course consists of 9 sessions at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
- The advised self-study load is approximately 2 hours per meeting.
Practical
- The language of instruction is English.
- In this course, we offer you practical exercises with an emphasis on cooperative work and task-based activities. Grammar revision and vocabulary work are done in class and on a self-study basis.
- You can order your book here.
- Active participation is preferred in the course meetings; also preparing for the discussion tasks. You will receive a certificate of participation if you attend at least 8 meetings.
- 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
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Starting date: 7 February 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Friday 7 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 14 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 21 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 28 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 7 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 14 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 21 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 28 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 4 April 2025 13:15 15:00 -
Starting date: 16 April 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 16 April 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 23 April 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 30 April 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 7 May 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 14 May 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 21 May 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 28 May 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 4 June 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 11 June 2025 15:15 17:00
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If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
