English Speaking upper-intermediate (B1 → B2)
Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom
Level: Upper-Intermediate (B1/B2)
This course helps you practice speaking English fluently. You will work on your pronunciation and conversation skills and towards the end of the course you will have more confidence to speak in English. You will make your way towards level B2.
425,-
I want to register right awayStarting from 18 May 2026
- 2 September 2026
+ 1 more start datesAbout the course
Do you have a reasonable level of English, but would like to speak with more confidence? In this Upper Intermediate English Speaking Course, you will work specifically on your conversation skills by discussing recognisable, everyday topics such as daily routines, work and leisure. You will practise communicative tasks such as giving your opinion, telling a story, exchanging information and summarising a point. The focus lies on active speaking and listening, so that communication barriers quickly disappear. You will expand your vocabulary and your English will sound more fluent and natural.
Who is it for?
This course has been developed for anyone who wants to feel more confident when speaking English, whether it be for travel, work or study. The course is suitable for professionals, students, university graduates, and English aficionados who have mastered English at B1 level.
Before you start the course, we ask that you take our free placement test. This test will help us determine which course is right for you. You will receive personalised advice so that you can get the most out of the course!
Learning goals
In 9 lessons of English Speaking Skills you will be able to:
- speak more fluently in different social situations.
- discuss holidays and travel in detail.
- communicate clearly about health.
- express yourself correctly during everyday routines.
- talk more easily about sports and leisure.
- learn to use polite forms of communication
In this course, you will work towards language level B2. In addition, after completing the course, you will be able to participate in conversations in English with greater ease and confidence, both in your private life and at work. You will dare to speak up and respond without hesitation when having to communicate in English on the spot. You will lay a solid foundation for follow-up lessons (English Speaking Course for Advanced Learners B2 – C1). If you have actively participated in at least 80% of the sessions, you will receive a certificate of participation from us.
Method
Our training method combines a structured approach with hands-on exercises. The lessons are active, personal, varied and practical. We always take your pace and learning style into account. Are you curious about how we structure the course?
Approach
You will work alternately in pairs, small groups and as a class. This allows you to practise intensively with situations you encounter in your daily life, such as asking for something in a restaurant and telling a story to family or colleagues. In the lessons, you will speak English as much as possible, so that you make progress fast and build confidence.
Teaching materials
You will work with the book English Vocabulary in Use (Upper-intermediate), supplemented with additional worksheets and videos. The materials are linked to practical topics and help you to apply the language directly in your own life. This means you will not only learn the rules, but above all learn what works in practice.
Teachers
You will be taught by an experienced trainer who is attentive to your learning goals and areas for development. You will receive regular, targeted feedback on your language use, pronunciation and communication. Your teacher will guide you step by step through the material and create a safe learning environment in which you will feel confident to practise and visibly grow.
Time Investment
- Sessions:
This course consists of 9 meetings. - Lesson time:
Each lesson lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. - Frequency:
This course consists of one lesson per week. - Self-study:
You will spend 2 hours per week on self-study at home.
Practical
- For this course, we use the book “English Vocabulary in Use (Intermediate)”. You can easily order this via our special book page. We ask that you have the material before the first lesson so that we can get off to a good start together.
- Do you work at Utrecht University or are you enrolled at this university as an exchange student? Then you are eligible for a 15% discount on this course. Register with your UU email address and the discount will be applied automatically.
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Starting date: 18 May 2026 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Monday 18 May 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 1 June 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 8 June 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 15 June 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 22 June 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 29 June 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 6 July 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 13 July 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 20 July 2026 18:00 19:45 -
Starting date: 18 May 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Monday 18 May 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 1 June 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 8 June 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 15 June 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 22 June 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 29 June 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 6 July 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 13 July 2026 18:00 19:45 Monday 20 July 2026 18:00 19:45 -
Starting date: 2 September 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 2 September 2026 18:00 19:45 Wednesday 9 September 2026 18:00 19:45 Wednesday 16 September 2026 18:00 19:45 Wednesday 23 September 2026 18:00 19:45 Wednesday 30 September 2026 18:00 19:45 Wednesday 7 October 2026 18:00 19:45 Wednesday 14 October 2026 18:00 19:45 Wednesday 21 October 2026 18:00 19:45 Wednesday 28 October 2026 18:00 19:45
Take our placement test
If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
