Self-assessment test

Writing (B2)

1. I can write about a lot of different themes, even if they are not very familiar. However, I often depend on more common words and structures because I don’t know the special language appropriate for a theme.
Yes, I can.
No, I can't.
2. I can write long, detailed texts that are clearly organised.
Yes, I can.
No, I can't.
3. I can write colourful and detailed descriptions of people, places and things.
Yes, I can.
No, I can't.
4. I can write stories which are ‘whole’ and logical.
Yes, I can.
No, I can't.
5. I can write essays which discuss themes that I have clear opinions about, and argue for what I think.
Yes, I can.
No, I can't.
6. I can write letters and e-mails which are more or less formal, according to how well I know the person I am writing to.
Yes, I can.
No, I can't.
7. I can write CVs.
Yes, I can.
No, I can't.
8. I can write reports about things (e.g. projects) I have taken part in.
Yes, I can.
No, I can't.
9. I can write detailed instruction on how to do things I normally do myself.
Yes, I can.
No, I can't.
10. I can write poems or texts that express quite complex ideas and use quite complex language.
Yes, I can.
No, I can't.
11. I can write texts which use ideas from the Internet, but largely rewritten in my own words, e.g. in projects.
Yes, I can.
No, I can't.

 

 

Click this if you got 9 or more "Yes, I can"-answers. You can find out, if you are on a higher level (C1).

If you got less than 9 "Yes, I can"-answers, you are likely to be between levels B1 and B2.

 

Click this if you want to read more about level B2, and to find out which courses are recommended for this level.