Since English is the universal language, it is highly important to be able to demonstrate a basic command of it, in order to be able to apply for job vacancies that require at least one second language. In addition, with English you can significantly improve your professional network, getting to know and access higher professional environments.  

Therefore, TECH has created this university exam that allows students to obtain accreditation in A1 English according to the CEFR. It is the ideal option for candidates who are not looking to invest numerous hours in obtaining a certificate, with the frustration or complications that this may entail.

With a basic knowledge of English you can easily obtain your A1 university certification, endorsed by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages"

TECH will provide you with a personal examiner, so that you can ask any questions you may have about the exam beforehand"

Globalization has meant that more and more jobs, even those that are not related to tourism or international business, depend on the employee's knowledge of a foreign language. In addition, in most selection processes and public employment exchanges, language certification is positively valued.

This is a crucial advantage for people who have a certificate that demonstrates their level of understanding and linguistic proficiency. Therefore, this university exam is an ideal option for obtaining internationally valid accreditation backed by the CEFR. In addition to the A1 level of English, the candidate will be gaining an important advantage by testing their understanding of a universal language without the need to make the great effort required for higher levels.  

English is the dominant language among non-native languages. With this level test and university certification you will give your CV a much-needed boost for today's job market"

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.

Flexible and Tailored

Take your exam wherever you are, 100% online, at the time of your choice. You choose the exam that best suits you.

No Stress

Are you nervous about waiting in long lines to register for the exam and take the different tests? You will be able to register online and take your test with an examiner just for you, with no external pressure. 

No Waiting

Receive your certificate in record time and in digital format so you can always carry it with you. 

Listening comprehension objectives

The candidate is able to:

• Understand speech that is very slow, carefully articulated and with enough pauses to assimilate the meaning
• Understand instructions that are explained slowly and carefully, and is able to follow directions if they are simple and short 

Reading comprehension objectives

The candidate is able to:

• Understand very short and simple texts, reading sentence by sentence, picking up basic and common names, words and phrases, and rereading as needed
• Understand short and simple messages on postcards
• Recognize names, words and very basic phrases that appear on signs and in the most common situations
• Understand the meaning of simple informative written material and short and simple descriptions, especially if there is visual support
• Understand written directions if they are short and simple (e.g., how to get from one place to another) 

Speaking objectives

The candidate is able to:

• Engage in conversations in a straightforward manner, but communication is totally dependent on slower-paced repetitions, rephrasing and rectifications 
• Ask and answer simple questions, make simple statements, and respond to statements made to them in areas of immediate need or on very everyday topics 
• Understand common expressions aimed at satisfying simple, everyday needs as long as the interlocutor collaborates by addressing them in clear, slow speech and repeats what they do not understand. 
• Understand questions and instructions addressed to them clearly and slowly, understanding simple and brief directions 
• Introduce oneself and use basic greetings and farewell expressions. Ask how people are doing and express their reactions to the news.  
• Understand everyday expressions aimed at satisfying simple concrete needs provided that the speaker collaborates by addressing them in clear, slow speech and repeats what they do not understand. 
• Understand questions and instructions if spoken slowly and carefully, and understand short, simple directions on how to get to a place. Is able to ask someone for something, and vice versa. 
• Ask someone for something, and vice versa. Good command of numbers, quantities, prices and schedules 
• Make time indications by means of sentences such as, for example, "next week, last Friday, in November, at three o'clock" 
• Respond in an interview to simple and direct questions about personal data, if spoken very slowly and clearly without idioms or set phrases 

Writing objectives

The candidate is able to:

• Ask for and provide information about personal details in writing 
• Write short and simple postcards 
• Write numbers and dates, their name, nationality, address, age, date of birth or date of arrival in a country, as is done, for example, in a hotel registration book.