💬 Speaking
Candidates at the B1 level should be able to use the Polish language in typical communication situations fluently, without hindering communication. They should be able to express pragmatic functions outlined in the functional-conceptual inventory concerning topics specified in the thematic inventory, using appropriate grammatical structures (see Examination Requirements Standards).
INTERACTION
Candidates should be able to initiate and conclude conversations, as well as join and participate in conversations involving third parties, expressing their own opinions and exchanging information when the topics are familiar or related to their interests. They should know the basic rules for conducting telephone conversations.
PRODUCTION (MONOLOGUE)
Candidates should create simple, coherent statements about their interests, experiences, dreams, and plans, express and justify their opinions, describe and report events, and summarize a read text in a simple manner.
SPEAKING STRATEGIES
Candidates should be able to control the course of the conversation by asking for repetition, clarification, spelling, etc., when necessary, and ensure they are properly understood and using appropriate words and forms.
QUALITY OF SPEECH
Candidates should be able to use formal and informal styles appropriately to the situation. They should apply pronunciation and intonation rules that allow for proper understanding of expressed intentions and content. The influence of native language pronunciation may be noticeable but should not hinder understanding.
INTERACTION
Candidates should be able to initiate and conclude conversations, as well as join and participate in conversations involving third parties, expressing their own opinions and exchanging information when the topics are familiar or related to their interests. They should know the basic rules for conducting telephone conversations.
PRODUCTION (MONOLOGUE)
Candidates should create simple, coherent statements about their interests, experiences, dreams, and plans, express and justify their opinions, describe and report events, and summarize a read text in a simple manner.
SPEAKING STRATEGIES
Candidates should be able to control the course of the conversation by asking for repetition, clarification, spelling, etc., when necessary, and ensure they are properly understood and using appropriate words and forms.
QUALITY OF SPEECH
Candidates should be able to use formal and informal styles appropriately to the situation. They should apply pronunciation and intonation rules that allow for proper understanding of expressed intentions and content. The influence of native language pronunciation may be noticeable but should not hinder understanding.
The oral part of the certification exam consists of task sets that include:
Task 1 – description of an illustration (the situation depicted in it);
Task 2 – monologue (a statement on a given topic);
Task 3 – a communication situation.
Each of these tasks requires different preparation and the activation of various strategies.
A detailed description of each form of expression, as well as methods and techniques of preparation, is presented below
Task 1 – description of an illustration (the situation depicted in it);
Task 2 – monologue (a statement on a given topic);
Task 3 – a communication situation.
Each of these tasks requires different preparation and the activation of various strategies.
A detailed description of each form of expression, as well as methods and techniques of preparation, is presented below
Candidates at the B1 level should be able to create the following types of oral statements:
Monologues:
- a statement about their own interests, experiences, plans, and dreams;
- a summary of a newspaper article with a brief commentary;
- a report on an event; a simple story;
- a description;
- a characterization;
- an opinion on a specific topic with a brief justification;
Dialogues:
- a simple telephone conversation;
- an intentional dialogue (e.g., a proposal, request, advice, etc.);
- a thematic dialogue (e.g., my family, my job, my apartment, etc.);
Polylogue:
- a short, simple discussion.
Monologues:
- a statement about their own interests, experiences, plans, and dreams;
- a summary of a newspaper article with a brief commentary;
- a report on an event; a simple story;
- a description;
- a characterization;
- an opinion on a specific topic with a brief justification;
Dialogues:
- a simple telephone conversation;
- an intentional dialogue (e.g., a proposal, request, advice, etc.);
- a thematic dialogue (e.g., my family, my job, my apartment, etc.);
Polylogue:
- a short, simple discussion.
Last updated 15.08.2025