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Core lists
Vocabulary and usage
- 1 30 words Cambridge English: B2 First Versatile B2 vocabulary for conversations, plans, opinions, and practical problem-solving. Confident · B2 Everyday life Open list
- 2 30 words Cambridge English: C1 Advanced Precise advanced vocabulary for nuanced arguments, formal writing, and complex discussions. Advanced · C1 Academic English Open list
- 3 30 words Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency Nuanced C2 vocabulary for precise arguments, formal writing, and sophisticated discussion. Expert · C2 Academic English Open list
A2 Key
Everyday English
- 1 250 words A2 Key: Everyday life & people Concrete words for simple situations, personal information, and everyday needs. Focus: everyday life & people. Easy · A2 Everyday life Everyday life & people Open list
- 2 250 words A2 Key: Education & campus Concrete words for simple situations, personal information, and everyday needs. Focus: education & campus. Easy · A2 Academic English Education & campus Open list
- 3 250 words A2 Key: Culture & media Concrete words for simple situations, personal information, and everyday needs. Focus: culture & media. Easy · A2 Culture & hobbies Culture & media Open list
- 4 250 words A2 Key: Technology & digital life Concrete words for simple situations, personal information, and everyday needs. Focus: technology & digital life. Easy · A2 Digital life Technology & digital life Open list
B1 Preliminary
Practical English
- 1 250 words B1 Preliminary: Education & campus Familiar language for experiences, plans, opinions, work, and practical communication. Focus: education & campus. Medium · B1 Academic English Education & campus Open list
- 2 250 words B1 Preliminary: Culture & media Familiar language for experiences, plans, opinions, work, and practical communication. Focus: culture & media. Medium · B1 Culture & hobbies Culture & media Open list
- 3 250 words B1 Preliminary: Technology & digital life Familiar language for experiences, plans, opinions, work, and practical communication. Focus: technology & digital life. Medium · B1 Digital life Technology & digital life Open list
- 4 250 words B1 Preliminary: Everyday life & people Familiar language for experiences, plans, opinions, work, and practical communication. Focus: everyday life & people. Medium · B1 Everyday life Everyday life & people Open list
B2 First
Confident English
- 1 250 words B2 First: Culture & media Flexible vocabulary for discussion, problem-solving, stories, and detailed opinions. Focus: culture & media. Confident · B2 Culture & hobbies Culture & media Open list
- 2 250 words B2 First: Technology & digital life Flexible vocabulary for discussion, problem-solving, stories, and detailed opinions. Focus: technology & digital life. Confident · B2 Digital life Technology & digital life Open list
- 3 250 words B2 First: Everyday life & people Flexible vocabulary for discussion, problem-solving, stories, and detailed opinions. Focus: everyday life & people. Confident · B2 Everyday life Everyday life & people Open list
- 4 250 words B2 First: Education & campus Flexible vocabulary for discussion, problem-solving, stories, and detailed opinions. Focus: education & campus. Confident · B2 Academic English Education & campus Open list
C1 Advanced
Advanced English
- 1 250 words C1 Advanced: Technology & digital life Nuanced language for formal writing, complex ideas, and persuasive communication. Focus: technology & digital life. Advanced · C1 Digital life Technology & digital life Open list
- 2 250 words C1 Advanced: Everyday life & people Nuanced language for formal writing, complex ideas, and persuasive communication. Focus: everyday life & people. Advanced · C1 Everyday life Everyday life & people Open list
- 3 250 words C1 Advanced: Education & campus Nuanced language for formal writing, complex ideas, and persuasive communication. Focus: education & campus. Advanced · C1 Academic English Education & campus Open list
C2 Proficiency
Sophisticated English
- 1 250 words C2 Proficiency: Everyday life & people Fine-grained vocabulary for precision, register, idiomatic meaning, and demanding texts. Focus: everyday life & people. Expert · C2 Everyday life Everyday life & people Open list
- 2 250 words C2 Proficiency: Education & campus Fine-grained vocabulary for precision, register, idiomatic meaning, and demanding texts. Focus: education & campus. Expert · C2 Academic English Education & campus Open list
- 3 250 words C2 Proficiency: Culture & media Fine-grained vocabulary for precision, register, idiomatic meaning, and demanding texts. Focus: culture & media. Expert · C2 Culture & hobbies Culture & media Open list
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