Intermediate

• Main points on common topics at work, school, or traveling
• General and specific details given clear speech
• Factual texts on subjects of interest

A B1+ level of English would be sufficient for interactions with English speakers on familiar topics. In the workplace, people at a B1+ level of English are able to read simple reports on familiar topics and write simple e-mails on subjects in their field. However, a B1+ level is not adequate to function fully in the workplace in English.

B1+ level English skills in detail

The official can-do statements are broken down into smaller chunks for teaching purposes. This more detailed skill breakdown can help you assess your own English level, or help a teacher assess a student’s level. For example, a student at the B1+ level in English will be able to do all the things that a student in level A2-B1 can do, and in addition he will be able to:

• discuss your personal and professional hopes and dreams for the future.
• arrange a job interview and interview for a job in your area of expertise.
• talk about your television viewing habits and favorite programs.
• describe your education and your plans for future training.
• talk about your favorite music and music trends and plan a night out to listen to live music.
• talk about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and give and get advice about healthy habits.
• talk about relationships and dating, including meeting people through social media.
• go to a restaurant, order food, engage in polite dinner conversation and pay for your food.
• participate in negotiations in your area of expertise, if you have help understanding some points.
• discuss workplace safety issues, report an injury and explain rules and regulations.
• discuss polite behavior and respond appropriately to impolite behavior.