B2.2 – Upper-Intermediate English Language

In this course, you'll be joining us right on campus at the University of Jordan. We’ll meet face-to-face, engaging directly in our university’s environment. It’s all about hands-on learning and real-time interaction, so you’ll get the full benefit of being right here with us.

Course Description

Reach the peak of your Upper-Intermediate journey. Building on B2.1, this course is designed to transition you from basic fluency to sophisticated interaction. You will move beyond understanding "main ideas" to identifying finer details and implicit meanings in complex academic and journalistic writing. This level focuses heavily on high-stakes communication: sustaining long-form arguments, responding critically to differing viewpoints, and speaking with a level of precision that mirrors proficient speakers. You will emerge as a highly independent user of English, capable of defending your opinions with evidence and nuance.

Learning Objectives & Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Nuanced Comprehension: Decipher complex texts and spoken input to identify subtle supporting details and underlying perspectives.

• Fluid Interaction: Engage in spontaneous conversations on abstract topics with a high degree of fluency, accuracy, and rhythmic naturalness.

• Critical Defense: Evaluate multiple viewpoints in a discussion and defend your own position using relevant, evidence-based arguments.

• Advanced Composition: Produce sophisticated, well-organized texts and presentations that demonstrate superior coherence and cohesion.

• Vocabulary Flexibility: Utilize an extensive repertoire of specialized and academic vocabulary with the flexibility required for professional and academic success.

Prerequisites

• Completion of CEFR B2.1 or equivalent upper-intermediate proficiency.

• Learners should already be comfortable participating in debates and understanding technical discussions in their own field.

Course Format & Delivery

• Advanced Seminars: Deep-dive discussions on global and abstract themes.

• Rhetorical Training: Intensive debates and role-plays focused on the art of persuasion and critical response.

• Scholarly Writing: Text analysis and structured writing projects to prepare for professional or university-level output.