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Task tips: Polish certificate exam B1 and B2
Learn the most common task formats and a smart approach to each part—listening and reading, grammar tasks, writing, and the speaking exam.
The Polish state certificate exam checks real communication skills, not memorized rules. The fastest progress comes from exam-like practice: working with instructions, timing yourself, reviewing typical mistakes, and building vocabulary in context.
Below you will find practical task tips for B1 and B2. The content is written in our own words to stay original while still being useful and accurate for learners.
B1 level – how to approach each part
At B1, the written part typically includes listening, reading, grammar accuracy and writing, and the oral part focuses on speaking. Use these modules to understand what is tested and how to train effectively.
B1 listening — format, strategies, and examples
At B1, you need to follow standard Polish in short utterances, conversations between several people, and longer monologues. The exam checks whether you can identify the speaker’s intention, understand the main message, and locate details in a clearly structured recording.
B1 reading — exam format, strategies and examples
In the reading module, you show that you can understand short signs, one-paragraph passages and complete short texts. You need to recognise both the main idea and the writer’s intention, as well as retrieve specific information from a clearly structured text.
B1 grammar — task types, strategies, and examples
This exam section checks whether you can recognize and use the grammatical forms needed to express intentions and communicate in topics and situations typical of B1. The grammar and syntax catalogue in the examination standards defines the required scope.
B1 writing — structures and examples
At B1, you are not expected to write like a professional author. Your text should be clear, coherent, and easy to understand while communicating information, experiences, feelings, and a simply justified opinion.
B1 speaking — tasks, strategies, and examples
At B1, effective communication matters most. Your answer should be understandable, logical, and fluent enough for the listener to follow easily, even when small errors or a foreign accent appear.
B2 level – focus on reading and writing
At B2, texts are longer and answers must be more precise. In practice, reading and writing are the areas where learners most often lose points—so it’s worth polishing them early.
Reading comprehension (B2)
At the B2 level, you must demonstrate the ability to understand both the overall meaning and specific details in texts with complex vocabulary and syntax.
Written expression (B2)
Candidates must be able to correctly plan, compose, and edit short and long texts, which may require an argumentative discourse or comparative analysis.