B2 · Learning outcomes

Builds on the learning outcomes for B1.

Language use

Word formation

  • Interpret word formation

Nominative

  • Descriptions beyond the subject

Genitive

  • Participants in nominal phrases
  • Negation and reasons

Dative

  • Logical subjects and possibility

Accusative

  • Measurement, time and states

Instrumental

  • Means, manner and participation

Prepositional

  • Circumstances and topic

Adjectives

  • Predicate and comparative descriptions

Pronouns

  • Uncertainty and negative reference

Numbers

  • Numbers within connected language

Adverbs

  • Qualify and compare actions

Verb aspect

  • Aspect across intentions

Verb forms

  • Voice and participant roles

Verbs of motion

  • Motion within a developed account

Participles and adverbial participles

  • Interpret participial descriptions
  • Passive descriptions and events
  • Linked actions and shared subjects

Prepositions

  • Preposition meanings in context

Particles

  • Particles and speaker stance

Sentence structure

  • Alternative sentence structures
  • Reasons, purposes and conditions
  • Time, concession and manner
  • Preserve perspective in reported speech

Connecting ideas

  • Information focus and word order

Sentence transformations

  • Change voice without changing meaning
  • Clauses and participial phrases
  • Reformulate linked actions
  • Reformulate compact information

Register

  • Language for the recipient

Vocabulary in context

  • Meaning and natural combinations

Reading

  • Find information for a purpose
  • Follow an argument
  • Recognise the author’s evaluation
  • Events and narrative perspective
  • Preserve an argument in summary

Listening

  • Intonation and intention
  • Understand natural spoken information
  • Understand intention and motive
  • Understand familiar indirect meanings
  • Recognise relationship and attitude
  • Follow a developing discussion

Writing

  • Condense information accurately
  • Write a practical formal text
  • Adapt a letter to its recipient
  • Develop a reasoned evaluation
  • Organise a developed written response

Speaking

  • Lead an inquiry
  • Adapt to a changing situation
  • Explain and support a position
  • Sustain an unprepared conversation
  • Speak appropriately for the situation

Sources

Based on published TORFL requirements. Journey milestones do not replace a full proficiency assessment.