B1 Preliminary

A B1 Preliminary qualification shows that a student can

Read simple textbooks and articles in English

Write letters and emails on everyday subjects

Take meeting notes

Show awareness of opinions and moods in spoken and written English

Develop your ability to communicate in English for practical tasks and situations

Gain a valuable qualification that is accepted worldwide

Improve your work, study and travel prospects

Typical abilities	Reading and writing	Listening and speaking
Overall general ability	CAN understand routine information and articles CAN write letters or make notes on familiar or predictable matters	CAN understand straightforward instructions or public announcements CAN express simple opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way
Social and tourist	CAN understand factual articles in newspapers, routine letters from hotels and letters expressing personal opinions CAN write letters on a limited range of predictable topics related to personal experience	CAN identify the main topic of a news broadcast on TV if there is a strong visual element CAN ask for information about accommodation and travel
Study	CAN understand most information of a factual nature in his/her study area CAN take basic notes in a lecture	CAN understand instructions on classes and assignments given by a teacher or lecturer CAN take part in a seminar or tutorial using simple language