{"id":263,"date":"2022-09-23T11:10:42","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T11:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assessment-blog.speaknow.co\/?p=215"},"modified":"2024-01-19T11:13:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T11:13:20","slug":"b1-intermediate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.speaknow.co\/es\/b1-intermediate\/","title":{"rendered":"B1 – Intermediate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What does CEFR Level B1 mean? What capabilities does a person with this level of proficiency exhibit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MCER<\/a> Level B1 means that a person has an intermediate level of communication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person who speaks at a B1 level is understandable when speaking, but still makes mistakes.  They can communicate mostly about topics with which they are familiar, and they might repeat themselves or hesitate in speaking.  They can also give explanations for their opinions and plans, and can connect phrases in a simple manner.  They might find it easier to speak with someone who has a similar accent to them.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When listening to a conversation, they can understand clear, standard speech on familiar matters they know from work or school.  They can comprehend the main point of radio and television programs on current events, provided that delivery is slow and clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reading, a person can understand texts which consist mainly of high frequency everyday language, or topics related to their job.  They can understand descriptions of events and feelings expressed in personal letters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person who writes at a CEFR B1 level can write simple text on topics with which they are familiar or are of interest to them, and can describe personal experiences in letters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why are CEFR Levels Important to Your Company?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Given that the vocabulary of a person with this CEFR level is limited to familiar topics, it is useful for people with this level of speech to be employed where they can speak about the same topic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three positions which might suit people of this level of English in your company are Accounts Executive, Maintenance and Facility Operator, and Finance Accounts Clerk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Account Executive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Someone in this role needs to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n