C2 English Grammar Mastery

At C2, the goal is not a new list of tenses. It is flexible, precise and context-appropriate control of complex grammar, register, reformulation, cohesion and stance.

British English usage: this pathway uses standard British English as the default teaching model.

Cambridge Grammar reference: advanced grammar is treated functionally, with attention to natural spoken/written use, register, stance and information management.

CEFR C2 principle: C2 is defined by consistent grammatical control of complex language, flexibility, precision and the ability to reformulate to convey fine shades of meaning.

Level note: The structures below are not claimed to be exclusive to C2. They are used here as mastery domains through which C2-level control can be assessed.

Source note: HiLernity is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the British Council, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, or the Council of Europe.

Recommended order

1. Ellipsis and Substitution Mastery
2. Hedging, Stance and Modality Mastery
3. Nominalisation and Formal Register Mastery
4. Discourse Cohesion and Register Control
5. C2 Final Integrated Grammar Mastery Test

Assessment progression

The C2 pathway tests whether learners can reduce repetition, calibrate certainty, shift register, reformulate ideas, manage information flow and maintain accurate control of complex structures under demanding contexts.