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.
You should be able to describe experiences, feelings, and events, as well as summarize observations and justify your perspective.
Structure of the module
- The exam features three sets of tasks, each containing two assignments. You must choose exactly one set to complete.
- Task 1: A short text format (e.g., greetings, wishes, invitations, or announcements).
- Task 2: A longer text format (e.g., a formal/informal letter, a report, a story, or a review).
- Both tasks strictly require you to meet the specified word count limit.
Key requirements
- Your text must be fully comprehensible and meet the formal requirements of the chosen genre.
- You must distinguish between formal and informal language registers appropriately depending on the task.
- Spelling and punctuation must be correct enough that they do not obscure the meaning.
Text types
- Short everyday forms: wishes, greetings, invitations, and notices/announcements.
- Letters: informal messages to friends and formal letters to institutions.
- Descriptive forms: describing a person, object, or place, and writing a characterization.
- Narrative and analytical forms: stories, practical reports (e.g., from a trip), personal reviews (e.g., of a book or movie), and simple essays.
Preparation tips
Review fundamental Polish orthography: voiced/voiceless and hard/soft consonants, capitalization, and basic punctuation rules.
Familiarize yourself with the fixed structures of utility texts (e.g., how to correctly open and close a formal letter vs. a private one).
Keep your handwriting legible! Unreadable handwriting that does not follow Polish standards may negatively affect your score.