listening and speaking skills at the B1 CEFR level

To improve speaking skills, learners are encouraged to (a)   themselves speaking and practice regularly.

Which of the following is NOT a skill developed through Collins English for Life: Speaking B1+?

• A. Learning functional language for everyday use.

• B. Practicing pronunciation with specific tips.

• C. Exposure to a wide variety of English accents.

• D. Improving academic writing skills.

What practical advice would you give to someone trying to reach the B1 level in speaking English?

Learners at the B1 level should always speak without pauses or hesitations.

• A. True

• B. False

The book Collins English for Life: Listening B1+ introduces vocabulary relevant to each listening topic.

• A. True

• B. False

What is an example of understanding context in listening?

• A. Identifying a speaker’s attitude from their tone

• B. Listening for the exact time of a meeting

• C. Recognizing when a conversation shifts topics

• D. Translating a text word-for-word while listening

How does understanding the general meaning of a conversation help learners at the B1 level?

Learners can better understand native speakers by watching movies or TV shows with (a)   subtitles.

Match the listening skills with their descriptions: • A. Understanding Main Ideas

• B. Listening for Specific Information • C. Recognizing Emotions and Attitudes • D.Understanding context

1. ___ Identifying attitudes and emotions based on tone and context.

2. ___ Grasping the general meaning of a conversation or story.

3. ___ Catching details in short, clear messages.

4. ___ Understanding the main points of clear speech on familiar topics.

• 1 - D, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - B

• 1 - C, 2 - D, 3 - B, 4 - A

• 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - D, 4 - C

• 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - D

Match the speaking skills with the corresponding examples:

• A. Participating in Conversations • B. Describing Experiences • C. Giving Opinions • D. Handling Situations

1. ___ “I think this plan will work because it’s simple.”

2. ___ “Last summer, I visited Italy with my family.”

3. ___ Asking for directions while traveling.

4. ___ Talking with a friend about weekend plans.

• 1 - A, 2 - C, 3 - B, 4 - D

• 1 - B, 2 - D, 3 - C, 4 - A

• 1 - D, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - C

• 1 - C, 2 - B, 3 - D, 4 - A