The Intermediate Level Exam (B2)
Exam dates
A candidate who passes at the intermediate level demonstrates that s/he
- can communicate independently in the majority of communicative situations,
- understands the main ideas of longer, complex non-specialized texts,
- can speak and write about a variety of topics, knows how to compose a clear, detailed text and to explain her/his standpoint clearly
- expresses herself/himself correctly; does not make mistakes that cause misunderstandings.
Format of the intermediate level exam
| Exam section | Contents | Time allotted | Percentage of total grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | Short opinions, a longer dialogue, part of a lecture (notes/open questions) | 30 min. | 25 % |
| Reading | Shorter and longer complex texts from various print media and web pages | 50 min. | 25 % |
| Writing (guided) |
Essay or a longer practical text | 70 min. | 25 % |
| Speaking (guided, with preparation) |
Discussion about a picture, monologue: summary of a text on a selected topic | 15 min. (+ 15 min. preparation) | 25 % |
| TOTAL EXAM TIME | 180 minutes | ||
The exam at the intermediate level is usually administered over two days (one day written part, one day oral part).