What is the B1 level? - B1 Language Courses

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.