So I'm 15 and currently in 10th grade. I've been studying English since the start of 5th grade (mainly through my English course which I attended 44 times a year) with the Headway series. Problem is, I recently concluded it with only having finished Headway upper-intermediate as my teacher doesn't teach the last book, advanced. The course consisted 90 minutes a week at classroom plus usually around 2 hours of studying at home which were necessary because of the hw (Some fluctuations are possible). I wouldn't say I'm learning much from school since I'm being taught the book "on screen B1+ book" which hasn't really made me learn much, maybe just a word here and there which I initially understood from context.
I've also had exposure of the language through the time spent on social media like Tik tok, discord, reddit and yt. People during vcs (mostly native speakers) told me I speak just fine and rarely have I been misunderstood by them. My teacher also mentioned of me having a perfect spoken English, still I can't help but think it's rather an exaggeration on her part.
On my free time I usually write different things like : fragments, narratives. monologues, essays etc. Also, according to Chat Gpt (who I send the texts to) they all align with the C1 level (a few even C1-C2 or full C2) as they employ complex syntax, contain a broad vocabulary, logical structure, are coherent, consist literary devices and formal register is showcased. I've taken different online tests, from EF Set (C2, barely) to Duolingo practice exam, Cambridge, etc. They all gave me a level of C1. Unfortunately, during the moment I cannot take an official exam as first I'd need a parent to sign for me and it's too much work for them, as they are always occupied with things.
What also holds me back is the fact that for the first time I got a B in English (did get the most points in class) . I had around half an hour and also completed around 60% of my friends exam as well so they wouldn't fail but still, it was only an exam for b1+. So if possible I'd like everyone's opinion.
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