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Intermediate Spanish certificate: telc Español B1

The telc Español B1 examination requires a knowledge of Spanish that corresponds to level B1 of the European Frame of Reference. The examination is supported by telc and held and assessed worldwide according to uniform standards.Centro Humboldt Barcelona is the first private language school in Spain to be authorised as an examination centre.

Who is the examination for?
This examination is aimed at learners who have reached level B1 of the Council of Europe's Common Europe Framework and wish to use Spanish for personal and work purposes. In order to pass the examination, learners should be able, for instance, to:

  • take in standard (written or spoken) information on various situations which can occur in daily life.
  • understand personal and semi-formal letters
  • give information about family, education, etc.
     
  • What is level B1?
    The Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference defines level B1 as that of the Independent User who can "understand the main ideas of clear standard input,....deal with most situations,....produce simple connected text".

    Requirements

    350 - 500 hours of Spanish. The telc Español B1 exam can be taken after successfully completing level B1.

    Content of the telc Español B1 exam
    The test consists of a written group exam and an individual oral exam.

    The written test (lasting 120 minutes) is made up of 4 parts:
    Test 1: Reading comprehension
    Test 2: Grammar and vocabulary
    Test 3: Listening comprehension
    Test 4: Written expression

    The oral test with a partner (lasting 15 minutes) consists of 3 parts:
    Test 1: Exchanging personal information
    Test 2: Exchanging opinions
    Test 3: Reaching an agreement

    Location of examination
    Centro Humboldt Barcelona

    Examination dates
    Students on Centro Humboldt intensive courses can take the examination after completing their course.Dates and prices.

    Registration

    Please contact Centro Humboldt at least 6 weeks before the date of the exam you wish to take.

    Language diploma
    Language diplomas are issued by telc GmbH  and Centro Humboldt. Centro Humboldt sends you your language diploma about 6 weeks after your exam.

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