English Advanced (B2 → C1)

Locations: Virtual Classroom, Utrecht

Level: Advanced (B2/C1)

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English Advanced (B2 → C1)

Locations: Virtual Classroom, Utrecht

Level: Advanced (B2/C1)

Are you looking to get your English skills to the level you need for university studies or to work completely in English? Or are you planning to move to an English speaking country? Do you want to greatly increase your higher level vocabulary knowledge? This fast-paced course will take you towards level C1.

550,-

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Starting from 1 September 2025

- 4 September 2025

- 14 October 2025

- 10 November 2025

+ 1 more start dates

About the course

This course is for students who are at level B2. This means that you perhaps sometimes already work in English and are happy communicating with people about your opinions and ideas. You can probably already read and listen to most English without too many problems – it’s just the odd word or phrase that you lose! What you miss are some of the subtleties, idioms, and less common bits of vocabulary.

In this course, our teachers will help you to take your English to level C1. They will work on fluency and accuracy in both writing and speaking, adding to your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. Learning about formal and informal language in writing and speaking is an important part of this course.

You can start with this course if you have completed our English Upper-Intermediate course or if you have attained B2 level via another route. Would you like to know your current language level? Try our free language level test!

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Learning goals

In this course you will work towards level C1.

After this course you will:

  • feel considerably more confident using English and will know many more words and phrases that help you to express complex ideas in speaking and writing. You will be able to present and discuss abstract ideas and information, and feel at ease with whatever social and workplace situations come your way.
  • have the language you need to succeed in the Cambridge English Advanced Exam (C1), if your goal is to get a certificate proving you are at level C1. You may need this for immigration purposes in some countries.

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Method

All Babel’s courses are taught by highly-qualified, professional teachers and are interactive, fun, and focused on students’ needs.

This means we:

  • are flexible to what a group needs.
  • ask for your feedback on how the lessons are going, and respond to what you tell us.
  • use high-quality materials.
  • do a lot of speaking activities, in small groups and as a whole group.
  • teach grammar and vocabulary in a way that connects you to real life use.
  • encourage you to learn outside the classroom too.

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Time investment

  • This course consists of 18 classes of 1hr45 minutes. Alongside this, you will need to do some homework and preparation for your lessons. You should expect to spend at least 3 hours a week on this. You can submit writing practise to your teacher for feedback.
  • The more time you give to learning, the more you will benefit. There are lots of exercises to practise at home available to you. There are also many websites where you can read more English texts, and many ways to listen to more English online. Your teacher will show you these, and you can decide for yourself how much you want to do and what suits you.

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Practical

  • The language of instruction is English.
  • You will be working with a book. You can order this book on our special book page. Please ensure you have your book ready for the first session.
  • If you are learning online, you can order the e-book version of the student book.
  • You will receive a certificate of participation if you follow at least 80% of the classes.
  • If you work or study at Utrecht University you will receive a 15% discount. Please register with your UU email address. Your registration will then be processed automatically.

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Schedule

Please note: There are two course options; intensive (2x/week lessons) and regular (1x/week lessons).

  • Starting date: 1 September 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Monday 1 September 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 3 September 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 8 September 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 10 September 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 15 September 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 17 September 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 22 September 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 24 September 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 29 September 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 1 October 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 6 October 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 8 October 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 13 October 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 15 October 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 20 October 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 22 October 2025 20:00 21:45
    Monday 27 October 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 29 October 2025 20:00 21:45

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  • Starting date: 4 September 2025 (Utrecht)
    Day Date Start End
    Thursday 4 September 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 11 September 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 18 September 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 25 September 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 2 October 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 9 October 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 16 October 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 23 October 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 30 October 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 13 November 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 20 November 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 27 November 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 4 December 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 11 December 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 18 December 2025 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 8 January 2026 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 15 January 2026 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 22 January 2026 18:00 19:45

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  • Starting date: 14 October 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Tuesday 14 October 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 21 October 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 28 October 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 4 November 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 11 November 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 18 November 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 25 November 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 2 December 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 9 December 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 23 December 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 30 December 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 6 January 2026 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 13 January 2026 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 20 January 2026 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 27 January 2026 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 3 February 2026 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 10 February 2026 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 17 February 2026 20:00 21:45

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  • Starting date: 10 November 2025 (Utrecht)
    Day Date Start End
    Monday 10 November 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 12 November 2025 18:00 19:45
    Monday 17 November 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 19 November 2025 18:00 19:45
    Monday 24 November 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 26 November 2025 18:00 19:45
    Monday 1 December 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 3 December 2025 18:00 19:45
    Monday 8 December 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 10 December 2025 18:00 19:45
    Monday 15 December 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 17 December 2025 18:00 19:45
    Monday 5 January 2026 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 7 January 2026 18:00 19:45
    Monday 12 January 2026 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 14 January 2026 18:00 19:45
    Monday 19 January 2026 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 21 January 2026 18:00 19:45

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  • Starting date: 12 November 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Wednesday 12 November 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 19 November 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 26 November 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 3 December 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 10 December 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 17 December 2025 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 7 January 2026 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 14 January 2026 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 21 January 2026 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 4 February 2026 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 11 February 2026 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 18 February 2026 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 25 February 2026 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 4 March 2026 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 11 March 2026 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 18 March 2026 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 25 March 2026 20:00 21:45
    Wednesday 1 April 2026 20:00 21:45

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