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B2

Turkish B2: Upper-intermediate level

At B2 you read and listen to Turkish on many topics with fluency. These lessons include news, opinions and longer stories, with vocabulary that lets you follow arguments and express your own views.

What you can do at B2

  • Follow longer speech and most news reports.
  • Take part in conversations with natural flow.
  • Read articles and fiction without constant help.

About 4,000 words and roughly 500–600 hours of study to reach this level.

Turkish lessons for B2

Turkish B2 by topic

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Questions about Turkish at B2

What does B2 mean in Turkish?
B2 is the Upper-intermediate level of the CEFR scale, the European standard for describing language ability. Fluent conversation.
How many Turkish words do I need for B2?
Around 4,000 words is a good target for B2. The number depends on the language and on which words you choose. Learn the most frequent ones first.
How long does it take to reach Turkish B2?
Roughly 500–600 hours of study in total, for an English speaker learning a language of average difficulty. Daily short sessions with content at your level work better than rare long ones.