What is language level B1?
- A language learner at B1 level can understand the main points from texts, on familiar topics such as at work, school and leisure
- Learners can say or write familiar matters of personal interest in a simple text
- They can also describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and provide a reason or explanation for an opinion or plan
- Vocabulary is sufficient to talk about things and hold conversations
- The level is completely sufficient to be able to fully communicate and navigate independently when travelling abroad in the language area.
- Students know approx. 5000 words at level B1
Prerequisites for language level B1
- Previous language knowledge of level A2
- Motivation
- Willingness to learn something new
- Exercise discipline independently
Learning objectives of language level B1
Listen
- Understanding the main points when using standard language
- Extract the main information from news and broadcasts on current events and topics of personal interest or professional field.
- Relatively slow and clear speaking of the counterpart
Writing
- Ability to write a simple and coherent text on familiar topics.
- Writing a personal letter
- Describe personal experiences and impressions
Speak
- Participate in conversations
- Communication possible when travelling in the language area
- Participate in conversations on familiar topics of personal interest, hobbies, travel and work (without preparation).
- Talking about own experiences, adventures and impressions
- Talking about current events
- Speaking coherently
- Explaining and justifying own opinions, plans and personal views
Read
- Understanding texts with everyday and professional language
- Understanding descriptions, events, feelings and wishes in private letters
What does a B1 language course include?
- Achievement of the learning objectives of language level B1
- Expand vocabulary and vocabulary words (approx. 5000 words)
- Expand grammar skills
- Apply what you have learned in the form of many different exercises
- Active language and conversation training
- Writing training
- Consolidate the language skills already learned
- Working through and training difficulties
What should language learners be able to do after a B1 language course?
- Mastery of the learning objectives of language level B1
- Advanced speaking, writing, comprehension and reasoning without much preparation
- Communicating in everyday life without major problems
- Master vocabulary (approx. 5000 words)
- Ability to continue with language level B2
How long does it take to reach language level B1?
- Personal and individual learning speed varies from learner to learner
- Depending on the duration, frequency and intensity of the language course
- Depending on the student's willingness to learn and practise independently
- Duration is on average 120 to 240 lessons
What happens after a B1 language course?
After successfully completing level B1, language learners have various options for continuing:
- Advanced language course at level B2
- Continuing language course to consolidate B1 language skills or to repeat difficult topics
- Registration to a recognized language test in order to have B1 language skills officially certified
- Apply the acquired B1 language skills in everyday life
It is highly recommended that you continue with a B2 language course in order to expand your language skills and consolidate what you have learned so far.
