The Basic Level Exam (A2−B1)
Exam dates
A candidate who passes at the basic level demonstrates that s/he
- can to a great extent independently communicate in predictable communicative situations on everyday topics,
- can understand the essential information in short, simple written and spoken texts,
- can, with the aid of prompts, write a short text for everyday use,
- expresses herself/himself in a simple way orally and in writing, but is able to communicate smoothly.
Format of the basic level exam
| Exam section | Contents | Time allotted | Percentage of total grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | Short discussions, short announcements/ opinions, a longer conversation, instructions | 25 min. | 25 % |
| Reading | Short and longer texts from various print media and web pages | 40 min. | 25 % |
| Writing (guided, while reading) |
Short practical text, responding to a letter | 40 min. | 25 % |
| Speaking (guided, with preparation) |
Self-presentation, describing a picture, role playing | 15 min. (+ 15 min. preparation) |
25 % |
| TOTAL EXAM TIME | 135 minutes | ||