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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.
Listening comprehension (B1)
At B1, you are tested on your ability to understand standard Polish, from short announcements to longer monologues. The focus is on capturing pragmatic intent, the main idea (global understanding), and finding specific details in texts with a clear structure (detailed understanding).
Reading comprehension (B1)
Reading at B1 focuses on understanding the main idea, the writer’s intent and key details in practical and popular texts. The goal is efficient information capture—not word-for-word translation.
Grammar accuracy (B1)
This part tests your ability to recognize and use correct grammatical forms to express intentions at the B1 level.
Written expression (B1)
Candidates at the B1 level should be able to write clear, concise texts on topics of interest, conveying information precisely and expressing their views.
Speaking (B1)
At B1 level you must be able to use Polish in typical communicative situations fluently enough not to hinder communication.
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.