Level B2 | 善Training

I can take an active part in conversation, expressing clearly my points of view, ideas or feelings naturally with effective turn-taking.
I can evaluate advantages & disadvantages, and participate in reaching a decision in formal or informal discussion.
I can sustain my opinions in discussion by providing relevant explanations, arguments and comments.
I can use the telephone to find out detailed information, provided the other person speaks clearly, and ask follow up questions to check that I have understood a point fully.

I can understand the main ideas of complex speech on concrete and abstract topics delivered in a standard dialect, including technical discussions in my field of specialisation.
I can understand in detail what is said to me in standard spoken language.
I can with some effort catch much of what is said around me, but may find it difficult to understand a discussion between several speakers who do not modify their language in any way.
I can follow TV drama and the majority of films in standard dialect.
I can understand TV news, current affairs, documentaries, interviews, talk shows, etc.

I can write at length about topical issues, even though complex concepts may be oversimplified, and can correct many of my mistakes in the process.
I can write clear, detailed descriptions on a variety of subjects related to my field of interest.
I can express news, views and feelings in correspondence, and respond to those of the other person.
I can write standard formal letters requesting or communicating relevant information, following a template.

I can give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my fields of interest.
I can develop a clear argument, linking my ideas logically and expanding and supporting my points with appropriate examples.
I can present a topical issue in a critical manner and weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
I can summarise information and arguments from a number of sources, such as articles or reports, discussions, interviews, presentations, etc.
I can summarise orally the plot and sequence of events in a film or play.

I can read with a large degree of independence, using dictionaries and other reference sources selectively when necessary.
I can understand articles, reports and reviews in which the writers express specific points of view (e.g., political commentary, critiques of exhibitions, plays, films, etc).
I can rapidly grasp the content and the significance of news, articles and reports on topics connected with my interests or my job, and decide if a closer reading is worthwhile.
I can understand the main points in formal and informal letters relating to my personal and professional interests, with occasional use of a dictionary.

I can use standard phrases like “That’s a difficult question to answer” to gain time and keep the turn while formulating what to say.
I can help a discussion along on familiar ground confirming comprehension, inviting others in, etc.
I can generally correct slips and errors if I become aware of them or if they have led to misunderstandings.
I can make a note of “favourite mistakes” and consciously monitor speech for them.