English is found in the majority of resources and tools that are commonly accessed in diverse work environments. This means that many job offers require a minimum level of fluency in this language, especially if they are focused on the digital field or have requirements related to the Internet, as more than 50% of the world's websites are in English. 

Therefore, certifying a B1 Level in English is a decisive step towards a better working future. This intermediate level is ideal to consolidate intermediate skills in the CV that will boost its quality, without having to resort to higher levels that require more effort.   

More than 70% of current job offers have a basic command of English as a minimum requirement. Increase your employability with this university certificate in English B1 from TECH" 

You will significantly improve the language section of your résumé by providing a certificate in intermediate English endorsed by the CEFR"

Level B1 is the first contact with more advanced environments and situations, so it is of vital importance to certify this level of ability for possible international job offers or opportunities. Since the English language is widely used even outside of English-speaking countries, this university exam is a great step towards international projection. 

English Level B1 provides the perfect foundation for candidates who have an intermediate level of English, but do not want to make the time investment required for B2, estimated at 200 hours. 

You will even have the option of deciding when and at what time to take the exam, with the support of a personal TECH examiner"

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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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 B1 English exam

It consists of 4 parts: 

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing

The total duration of the exam is 137 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 response, 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 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 second exercise accounts for two thirds of the "Writing" grade and the first exercise for one third.

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 last 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.