B2 English Language Proficiency Test

B2 Test

Listening

• The listening section tests the ability to understand spoken English in various contexts.
• It consists of 4 parts, each with a different format and task:
  1. Part 1: Multiple choice questions about short monologues or conversations.
  2. Part 2: Short-answer questions about a longer monologue or conversation.
  3. Part 3: Multiple choice questions about a series of short monologues or conversations.
  4. Part 4: Long-answer questions about a longer monologue or conversation.
• The listening section lasts around 30-40 minutes.
• The audio is played only once, so it's essential to focus and take notes.

Reading Comprehension

• The reading comprehension section tests the ability to understand written English in various contexts.
• It consists of 4 parts, each with a different format and task:
  1. Part 1: Multiple choice questions about short texts.
  2. Part 2: Gapped text: Choose the correct sentence to fill in the gaps.
  3. Part 3: Multiple choice questions about a longer text.
  4. Part 4: Multiple matching: Match the sentences to the correct category.
• The reading comprehension section lasts around 60 minutes.
• The texts are from various sources, such as newspapers, articles, and books.

Vocabulary

• The vocabulary section tests the ability to use and understand vocabulary in context.
• The B2 level requires a range of vocabulary, including:
  • Colloquial expressions and idioms
  • Formal and informal language
  • Vocabulary related to different topics (e.g., work, education, leisure)
• The vocabulary is tested through various question types, including:
  • Word formation: Complete sentences with the correct word form.
  • Word choice: Choose the correct word to complete a sentence.
  • Vocabulary in context: Choose the correct sentence to complete a paragraph.

Grammar

• The grammar section tests the ability to use grammar correctly in context.
• The B2 level requires a good understanding of:
  • Tenses (e.g., present perfect, past perfect, future perfect)
  • Clauses and phrases (e.g., relative clauses, conditional sentences)
  • Modals and modal perfect (e.g., can, could, may, might)
  • Passive and active voice
• The grammar is tested through various question types, including:
  • Sentence transformation: Complete sentences with the correct grammar form.
  • Error identification: Identify the grammatical error in a sentence.
  • Grammar in context: Choose the correct sentence to complete a paragraph.