English with Thiago How To Go From B2 To C1 Level of English (Understanding The CEFR Levels)
Sep 10, 2025
Explore the journey from B2 to C1 level English proficiency, focusing on fluency and discourse management. Discover the crucial differences in speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills needed for mastery. Gain actionable tips to tackle complex topics with ease and elevate your language skills. Join a seasoned English teacher as he guides you through this essential transition!
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Fluency Over More Rules
- Progressing from B2 to C1 is about fluency, flexibility, and sophistication rather than just more vocabulary or grammar.
- Thiago frames the leap as using existing tools like a master and developing deeper intuition for English.
Driver Analogy For Mastery
- Thiago compares a B2 speaker to a skilled city driver and a C1 speaker to an experienced race car driver.
- The analogy illustrates mastery: handling complex conditions and executing maneuvers with precision and ease.
Hesitation Signals Proficiency
- At B2 speech shows hesitation and fillers while at C1 speech is more spontaneous and effortless.
- C1 speakers hesitate mainly when tackling genuinely complex ideas, not for basic vocabulary retrieval.