Objetivos

• To show participants the different components of the English B1 level exam.

• To describe the assessment and marking criteria.

• To share learning strategies and tips to help students succeed in the test.

• To practise written and oral English collaboratively, creating a learning community  in which peer feedback is encouraged.

 Some contents:

• What does it mean to have a B1 certificate in English?
     - Autonomous English learning
• Reading comprehension. How to prepare for it efficiently
     - Key features of a reading comprehension activity
• Writing. How to prepare for it efficiently
     - Key features of a successful written composition
     - Writing samples
• Listening. How to prepare for it efficiently
     - Coping strategies when a listening activity is too difficult
• Speaking. How to prepare for it efficiently
     - Differences between face-to-face and on-line assessment
     - Speaking samples
• Summing up
     - Your B1 exam at the CUID (UNED). Practical information

Requisitos recomendados

The course is aimed at  EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students who already have a CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) B1 level and would like to learn about the different parts of a standardized Intermediate level language test. 

Público objetivo

Learners interested in taking an English B1 Level Language test and understanding the different components of this type of exam.
The course focuses on learning strategies and tips to prepare for language tests efficiently.