TLDR;
This video is an interactive quiz designed to help English learners assess their B2 level vocabulary. It includes three rounds: replacing words with more advanced synonyms, choosing the correct definition of a word, and completing sentences with appropriate words or phrases. The video also promotes a 5-day B2 boot camp for learners looking to improve their English skills.
- Assesses B2 level vocabulary through a 15-word quiz.
- Includes synonym replacement, definition matching, and gap-filling exercises.
- Promotes a 5-day B2 boot camp for targeted English improvement.
Intro [0:00]
The video introduces the B2 level of English, noting it as a comfortable level where learners can express themselves confidently in various situations. The quiz is presented as a tool to help learners gauge their proximity to the B2 level, emphasizing that while not an official test, it provides a good indication of one's current standing. The host also mentions a 5-day B2 boot camp designed to address common frustrations faced by learners at this level, promising improvements in grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
5 Day B2 Bootcamp [1:01]
The host promotes a 5-day B2 boot camp designed to address common frustrations faced by learners at this level. The boot camp aims to untangle tricky grammar, overcome pronunciation challenges, and expand vocabulary with authentic British idioms. It is presented as a short-term investment for a significant upgrade in English proficiency.
Round 1 [1:34]
In the first round, "Level Up," viewers are tasked with replacing a bolded word in a sentence with a more advanced B2 level synonym. The first word is "stories," which should be replaced with "anecdotes," defined as short, often funny stories about real events. The second word is "sure," which should be replaced with "convinced," meaning completely certain about something. The third word is "cut," which should be replaced with "chopped," often used with wood and vegetables. The fourth word is "clear," which should be replaced with "vivid," used to describe memories or descriptions that produce detailed pictures in our minds. The fifth word is "build," which should be replaced with "construct," a more formal synonym often used in passive structures.
Round 2 [5:14]
The second round involves choosing the correct definition of a given word from two options. The sixth word is "alarmed," which means worried. The seventh word is "restore," which means to repair something to its original condition. The eighth word is "appeal," which refers to a quality that makes someone or something attractive. The ninth word is "prospect," which means the possibility that something good might happen in the future. The tenth word is "rested," which means feeling healthy and full of energy after a period of not working.
Round 3 [8:24]
The final and most challenging round requires completing sentences with the appropriate word. The eleventh sentence uses the word "era," referring to a period known for particular events. The twelfth sentence uses the word "attempt," meaning an act of trying to do something difficult. The thirteenth sentence uses the phrasal verb "showing off," meaning behaving in a way to attract attention. The fourteenth sentence uses the phrasal verb "let me down," meaning to disappoint someone. The fifteenth sentence uses the compound adjective "feelgood," describing something that makes you feel happy.
Outro [12:42]
The host concludes by encouraging viewers to share their scores in the comments to gauge their B2 level. She reiterates the benefits of her 5-day B2 boot camp for those ready to tackle more challenges, highlighting its lifetime access to lessons, vocabulary banks, and exercises for meaningful improvements.