Upper Intermediate
Towards fluency
Engage in complex discussions, understand nuance, use idiomatic expressions, and switch between formal and informal registers. You will tackle advanced grammar including the past subjunctive and complex clause structures.
What you'll achieve at B2
Speaking
Argue a position, debate abstract topics, interact fluently with native speakers, and present detailed viewpoints.
Listening
Follow extended speech, lectures, and complex arguments, even when the topic is somewhat unfamiliar.
Reading
Read articles on current issues, literary prose, and professional correspondence, understanding nuance and tone.
Writing
Write detailed essays, reports, and reviews, developing arguments and supporting them with evidence.
Chapters
Work through these in order, or jump to a topic you need.
The Past Subjunctive
Imperfect subjunctive forms (-ra and -se), usage in hypothetical and past contexts.
If-Clauses (Conditionals)
Real (si + present), unlikely (si + past subjunctive + conditional), and impossible conditions.
Advanced Subjunctive Uses
Subjunctive in adjective clauses, after conjunctions (antes de que, para que, aunque).
Formal vs. Informal Register
Tú vs. usted in depth, formal letter writing, professional communication.
Idiomatic Expressions & Slang
Common idioms, colloquialisms, and figurative language used by native speakers.
Passive Voice & Impersonal Constructions
Ser + past participle, se pasivo, and impersonal se — when and how to use each.
Persuading, Negotiating & Debating
Advanced discourse strategies for persuasion, concession, and structured argument.
Literature & Cultural Texts
Reading and discussing short literary extracts, cultural commentary, and reviews.
Complex Sentence Structures
Nominalisation, cleft sentences, advanced relative clauses, and stylistic variation.
Exam Preparation & Self-Assessment
Strategies for DELE B2, self-assessment checklists, and consolidation exercises.
Practice
Review vocabulary from this level with flash cards. Words you're struggling with appear first.