Conversation 11 (18/04/25)
C1 Conversational Version (More natural, flowing, and idiomatic)
So, I wanted to tell you about this English test I took online. I thought it’d be interesting to share the results and talk about them with you.
The test isn’t super precise. I mean, just because you score at a certain level on the CEFR scale, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re fluent. I got around 90% on most parts of it, but still — you can have gaps in your basic knowledge. Like, I still catch myself making simple mistakes sometimes, especially with things like articles.
So how do you suggest we work on that? What would you recommend? What do you think we should start with?
I wouldn’t say my knowledge of history is particularly structured or deep. I know a few things here and there, but not in a really systematic way. I haven’t read the book itself, but I did listen to the audiobook version.
🎧 C1 Shadowing Script (Try to match tone, rhythm, and pauses)
So, / I wanted to tell you / about this English test / I took online.
I thought / it’d be interesting / to share the results / and talk about them with you.
The test / isn’t super precise.
I mean, / just because you score / at a certain level / on the CEFR scale,
it doesn’t necessarily mean / you’re fluent.
I got around 90% / on most parts of it,
but still — / you can have gaps / in your basic knowledge.
Like, / I still catch myself / making simple mistakes sometimes,
especially / with things like articles.
So / how do you suggest / we work on that?
What would you recommend?
What do you think / we should start with?
I wouldn’t say / my knowledge of history / is particularly structured / or deep.
I know a few things / here and there,
but not / in a really systematic way.
I haven’t read the book itself,
but / I did listen to / the audiobook version.
📚 Vocabulary & Expressions to Practice
Words & Collocations
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“accuracy” vs “fluency”
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“score” (on a test)
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“gaps in knowledge”
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“privileged upbringing”
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“self-awareness”
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“basic mistakes”
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“grammatical slips”
Phrases You Can Practice Using
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“I’d like to talk about…”
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“It doesn’t necessarily mean…”
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“From my perspective…”
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“What I’ve noticed is…”
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“I’m curious about…”
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Full B2 Version
The test was really interesting. It was structured by level — like A1, A2, B1, and so on.
I got about 90% accuracy. That means I got 90% correct answers at the B2 level, and also 90% at the A1 level, which is the most basic.
I think that’s actually quite important. Even if you reach a higher level, you can still have some gaps in your basic knowledge. You can still make simple mistakes — like with articles, or other small things.
I think I make more of these mistakes when I speak. Reading is easier for me.
My speech isn’t very fluent. I have to think about words. If I don’t think carefully, I probably make a lot of mistakes.
But actually, this is good — because it helps you notice exactly when I say something wrong.
Full C1 Version (Natural & Conversational)
The test was really interesting. It was structured by level — you take one at A1, A2, B1, and so on.
I got around 90% accuracy overall. That means I scored 90% at the B2 level — and also 90% at the A1 level, which is the most basic one.
I think that says something important. Even if you reach an advanced level, you can still have gaps in the basics. It’s easy to make small mistakes — with things like articles, for example.
I tend to make more of those mistakes when I’m speaking. Reading is definitely easier for me.
My speech still isn’t very fluent. I have to really think about the words I want to use. If I don’t, I end up making more mistakes.
But honestly, that’s not a bad thing — it makes it easier for you to hear when I slip up.