CEFR Checklist B1+ Unit

KEY
Circle a score (1–5) for each competence covered 1 = I can do this with a lot of help from my teacher.
in your Student’s Book. Use the key to help you. 2 = I can do this with a little help.
Are there any areas where you might need 3 = I can do this fairly well.
more practice? 4 = I can do this really well.
5 = I can do this almost perfectly.

Competence page your score

Listening
I can follow clearly articulated speech directed at me in everyday conversation, though I
32 1 2 3 4 5
B1

sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases.

I can understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material on topics
32 1 2 3 4 5
B1

of personal interest delivered relatively slowly and clearly.

I can follow a lecture or talk, provided the subject matter is familiar and clearly structured. 37 1 2 3 4 5
B2

I can understand most radio documentaries delivered in standard language and can identify the
38 1 2 3 4 5
B2

speaker’s mood, tone etc. by using contextual clues.

Reading
I can understand the main points in short newspaper articles about current and familiar topics. 36 1 2 3 4 5
B1

I can read columns or interviews in newspapers and magazines in which someone discusses a
33 1 2 3 4 5
B1

current topic or event and understand the overall meaning of the text.
I can guess the meaning of single unknown words from the context, thus deducing the meaning
33 1 2 3 4 5
B1

of expressions if the topic is familiar.

I can skim short texts (for example news summaries) and find relevant facts and information (for
36 1 2 3 4 5
B1

example, who has done what and where).

In private letters I can understand those parts dealing with events, feelings and wishes well
41 1 2 3 4 5
B1

enough to correspond regularly with a pen friend.

I can rapidly grasp the content and the significance of news, articles and reports on topics
33 1 2 3 4 5
B2

connected with my interests, and decide if a closer reading is worthwhile.

I can understand in detail texts within my field of interest or the area of my academic speciality. 33 1 2 3 4 5
B2 B2

I can understand specialised articles on unfamiliar topics if I can occasionally check with a dictionary. 36 1 2 3 4 5

Speaking: Spoken Interaction

I can start, maintain and close simple conversations on topics that are familiar or of personal
32, 33 1 2 3 4 5
B1

interest.
I can maintain a conversation or discussion but may sometimes have difficulty when trying to be
33 1 2 3 4 5
B1

very specific.
I can give or seek personal views and opinions in an informal discussion with friends. 38, 40 1 2 3 4 5
B1

I can exchange considerable quantities of detailed factual information on matters within my fields
40 1 2 3 4 5
B2

of interest.
Speaking: Spoken Production
I can explain and give reasons for my plans, intentions and actions. 39 1 2 3 4 5
B2 B2 B2 B1

I can give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my fields of interest. 32, 40 1 2 3 4 5
I can construct a chain of reasoned argument, linking my ideas logically. 33 1 2 3 4 5
I can speculate about causes, consequences and hypothetical situations. 38 1 2 3 4 5

Vocabulary: Language Quality

I can convey simple information of immediate relevance, getting across which point I feel is most
35 1 2 3 4 5
B1

important.
I can pass on detailed information reliably. 42, 43 1 2 3 4 5
B2 B2 B2

I have sufficient vocabulary to express myself on most general topics. 32, 42 1 2 3 4 5

I can communicate with reasonable accuracy and correct mistakes that have led to misunderstandings. 42 1 2 3 4 5

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CEFR Checklist B1+ Unit

KEY
Circle a score (1–5) for each competence covered 1 = I can do this with a lot of help from my teacher.
in your Student’s Book. Use the key to help you. 2 = I can do this with a little help.
Are there any areas where you might need 3 = I can do this fairly well.
more practice? 4 = I can do this really well.
5 = I can do this almost perfectly.

Writing
I can write personal letters to friends or acquaintances asking for or giving them news and
41 1 2 3 4 5
B1

narrating events.
In a letter I can express feelings such as happiness, interest, regret and sympathy. 41 1 2 3 4 5
B2 B1

I can summarise information from different sources and media. 37 1 2 3 4 5

Study strategies: Action plan

I am confident that I can … 1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

I need to work on … 1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

My personal action plan Date Completed

1. ________________________________________________________________________________
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2. ________________________________________________________________________________
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3. ________________________________________________________________________________
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