English Advanced 1

Start evening courses
January, April, July, October
Start intensive daytime courses
every month
Course type
in class, online
Start level
B2.2 (What does this mean?)
End level
C1.1
Instruction language
English
Final test
written test, oral test
We offer both online and in-class courses at our location in Amsterdam. At the bottom of the course page in the course schedule you can choose either online or in-class. At the moment we don’t offer any hybrid classes.

Course information

English Advanced 1 is intended for students with an advanced knowledge of English. You should be able to carry on a conversation without thinking too long about how to formulate a reaction and be able to read texts on a wide range of topics.

This course focuses on reading, writing, speaking and listening. Grammar and vocabulary are also covered as components of these skills.

During English Advanced 1, you will be introduced to the nuances of spoken English. For example, you will learn to idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms, and you will become increasingly adept at using figurative and witty language. If you make an error in speech, you will be able to correct yourself without interruption.

By the end of this course, you will be able to write texts as an independent language user. For example, you will be able to write a reaction in which you use such vocabulary as you’re spot on and I’m in two minds about that. You will be able to read texts on a variety of topics, including private, academic and professional.

The grammar covered during English Advanced 1 is of a high level. Skills you will learn include the use of the future in the past (he was about to get on the bus) and compound nouns (game console, passer-by).

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate showing the level you have attained and you will be able to continue to English Advanced 2.

Assessment

The intake procedure for this course comprises: intake interview, online test

After you have registered for this course, we will invite you for an assessment to determine your level. We recommend that you enrol at least two weeks before the start of the course. If you enrol later than this, we cannot guarantee there will be time for the intake procedure.

If you have completed the English Upper Intermediate 2 course at UvA Talen, an assessment will not be necessary.

Course materials

Cambridge English Empower Advanced, € 65 (edition 2, chapter 1-5)
The course material is not included in the course price. If you choose to follow lessons in class, you can buy your books through us. You then receive them during the first lesson. If you are going to take an online course, you will buy the books yourself.

Schedule and registration

This course is also available as a crash course in December.

Day(s) Start End Time Hours Price
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri 25 Nov 2024 13 Dec 2024 13:00 - 16:00 45 715 Enrol NOW!
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri 13 Jan 2025 07 Feb 2025 11:15 - 13:15 40 715 Enrol NOW!
Tuesdays & Thursdays 14 Jan 2025 20 Mar 2025 19:00 - 21:00 40 715 Enrol NOW!
Saturdays 08 Feb 2025 10 May 2025 09:30 - 12:30 39 715 Enrol NOW!
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri 10 Feb 2025 07 Mar 2025 11:15 - 13:15 40 715 Enrol NOW!
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri 10 Mar 2025 04 Apr 2025 11:15 - 13:15 40 715 Enrol NOW!
Day(s) Start End Time Hours Price
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri 13 Jan 2025 07 Feb 2025 11:15 - 13:15 40 655 Enrol NOW!
Tuesdays & Thursdays 14 Jan 2025 20 Mar 2025 19:00 - 21:00 40 655 Enrol NOW!
Saturdays 08 Feb 2025 10 May 2025 09:30 - 12:30 39 655 Enrol NOW!
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri 10 Feb 2025 07 Mar 2025 11:15 - 13:15 40 655 Enrol NOW!