This article explores the modern requirements for English language textbooks designed for B2 level learners according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). It outlines key criteria that contemporary textbooks should meet to ensure effective language acquisition. These include alignment with CEFR standards, the communicative approach, the integration of authentic materials, contextualized vocabulary and grammar instruction, digital tools, and the development of 21st-century skills. The article emphasizes the importance of learner-centered content, real-life communication tasks, cultural inclusivity, and systematic assessment. The goal is to highlight how modern textbooks can better prepare learners for academic, professional, and real-world communication in English. 

B2 level,CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages),English language textbooks,Communicative approach,Authentic materials,Vocabulary in context,Grammar in context,Digital learning tools,Language teaching methodology,Task-based learning,21st-century skills,Learner-centered education,Language assessment,Inclusivity in education,English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

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