This Chinese B1 Level Exam is accredited according to the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, whose main function is to measure the linguistic skills and abilities of a given language in non-native speakers. Therefore, after passing this certification exam, the student will be able to accredit their level for job opportunities, scholarships and international projects.

You will receive your accreditation according to the criteria of the CEFR, an international standardized system, which defines the levels of linguistic competence that a person possesses in a foreign language" 

China is the second most powerful economy in the world and knowing the language opens up unimaginable professional opportunities. Certify your level with TECH and take your career to another level.

Being able to speak fluidly in Chinese is a highly demanded skill in the professional world. Not only because of the number of people who use this language to communicate (almost 1/5 of the world's population), but also because of the doors it opens to opportunities in the world's second most powerful economy: China. That’s why those professionals who can communicate in this language, achieve success in a much faster and more effective way.

This university exam helps the student to meet that objective, and brings them closer to their personal goals through an exam that adapts to their circumstances, allowing them to choose the time and place to complete it, always hand in hand with an examiner who will accompany the student throughout the process. 

Did you know that some studies show that in a couple of years, Chinese will become the language of the entire continent of Asia? Imagine all the places you could reach by certifying your level in the language.

It is proven that learning languages increases your intelligence. Learning a foreign language strengthens the brain's neural networks” 

José Antonio Marina. 
Philosopher, writer, and teacher.

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Structure of the B1 Chinese exam

Below is a table with the sections, characteristics and duration of the different parts of the test.

Knowing the nature of the test before you take it will facilitate optimal preparation”

Structure of the Level B1 Chinese exam

It consists of 4 parts:

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing

The total duration of the exam is 90 to 195 minutes, with the first three parts taking place one after the other (1st Listening, 2nd Writing, 3rd. Reading). There will be a minimum of 20 minutes of rest between the first three parts and the 4th part (Speaking), which can be done on the same day, or on a different day, with a maximum limit of 7 days after the other block has been completed.

Listening (Duration 30-40 minutes)

Listening consists of 4 exercises, each of which is based on an audio recording that can be a monologue or a conversation between 2 or more people. Exercises include: multiple choice, sentence completion, completion of charts, graphs or diagrams, and short answer in one or two sentences. In this part of the exam, it should be noted that accents from any part of the world can be heard, which adds a substantial degree of difficulty.

Reading (Duration: 45-70 minutes)

It consists of 40 questions grouped in 3 sections. Each text is between one and two pages long and several questions are asked about it. The texts are actual excerpts from books, research articles, newspapers and scientific journals. The type of questions, as in the oral part, is highly varied: multiple answers, completing tables, graphs or diagrams, locating information in the text, indicating the writer's opinion, etc.

Writing (Duration: 50-70 minutes)

This part consists of two exercises, an essay between 80 and 200 words and another between 200 and 350 words. As a first draft, a small report is usually requested on a piece of information provided to the examinee in any format (text, graph, table or diagram). Regarding the 200-350 word essay, a piece of information is usually presented very briefly (a couple of lines), followed by a statement about it, and then the candidate is asked to explain whether they agree or disagree with the statement, briefly stating the necessary arguments. The first exercise accounts for one third of the "Writing" grade and the second exercise accounts for two thirds.

Speaking (Duration: 12-15 minutes)

In this last part, a conversation is held with an examiner, and it is designed to be as realistic as possible. It is divided into 3 subsections. In the first, the candidate responds to personal, family and/or everyday questions. In the second, the candidate discusses a specific topic indicated by the examiner. In this case, the ability to produce a coherent and orderly discourse is valued. In the third and final one, both the examiner and the candidate have a conversation on a specific topic, where oral interaction and discussion skills are assessed. The entire speaking part is recorded for later review purposes.