B1 Intermediate
The independence threshold. At B1 you can travel, work and socialise in English, express opinions and get your point across — the level many learners are really aiming for.
What B1 Intermediate means
B1 is the first of the two "independent user" levels. You can deal with most situations that come up while travelling, describe experiences and ambitions, and give short reasons for your opinions and plans. You understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters.
At this stage lessons stretch your accuracy — present perfect, conditionals, phrasal verbs — while pushing fluency through discussion, role-play and short presentations. Weekly written feedback targets the errors that most affect how clearly you are understood.
By the end of B1 you will be able to:
- Cope with most situations while travelling in an English-speaking area
- Express and justify opinions on familiar topics
- Describe experiences, events, dreams and ambitions
- Follow the main points of clear speech, films and the news
- Write connected text on familiar or personal subjects
- Handle routine conversations at work
- Level: CEFR B1 (Intermediate)
- Exam prep: IELTS can begin
- On campus or online
- Free placement test included
Courses that suit B1
A free placement test confirms your level before you enrol.
General English
Consolidate independence: opinions, narration and clearer, more accurate everyday speech.
Explore →IELTS Prep
B1 is the natural entry point for exam preparation, working toward an IELTS band of roughly 5.5–6.5.
Explore →Business English
Start applying English at work — emails, meetings and calls — with the foundations you now control.
Explore →Good to know
Push Toward Fluency
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