CEFR Checklist B1+ Unit

KEY
Circle a score (1–5) for each competence covered
in your Student’s Book. Use the key to help you.
Are there any areas where you might need
more practice?
1 = I can do this with a lot of help from my teacher.
2 = I can do this with a little help.
3 = I can do this fairly well.
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 sometimes
58 1 2 3 4 5
B1

have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases.

I can generally follow the main points of extended discussion around me, provided speech is
64 1 2 3 4 5
B1

clearly articulated in standard dialect.

I can understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material on topics
63 1 2 3 4 5
B1

of personal interest delivered relatively slowly and clearly.

I can understand what is said to me in standard spoken language even in a noisy environment. 64 1 2 3 4 5
B2 B2

I can follow a lecture or talk, provided the subject matter is familiar and clearly structured. 66 1 2 3 4 5
I can understand documentaries, live interviews, talk shows and the majority of films in standard
63 1 2 3 4 5
B2

dialect.
I can follow the main ideas of complex speech on concrete and abstract topics in standard
66 1 2 3 4 5
B2

dialect, including technical discussions on familiar topics.

Reading
I can guess the meaning of single unknown words from the context, thus deducing the meaning
59 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
62, 63 1 2 3 4 5
B1

example, who has done what and where).

I can understand the most important information in short, simple information brochures. 62 1 2 3 4 5
B1

I can understand simple messages and standard letters (for example, from businesses, clubs or
69 1 2 3 4 5
B1

authorities).
I can rapidly grasp the content and the significance of news, articles and reports on topics
59 1 2 3 4 5
B2

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

I can read and understand articles and reports on current problems in which the writers express
67 1 2 3 4 5
B2

specific attitudes and points of view.

I can understand in detail texts within my field of interest or the area of my academic speciality. 59 1 2 3 4 5
B2

I can understand specialised articles on unfamiliar topics if I can occasionally check with a
62 1 2 3 4 5
B2

dictionary.

Speaking: Spoken Interaction

I can start, maintain and close simple conversations on topics that are familiar or of personal
58, 61, 65 1 2 3 4 5
B1

interest.
I can maintain a conversation or discussion but may sometimes have difficulty when trying to be
61 1 2 3 4 5
B1

very specific.
I can give or seek personal views and opinions in an informal discussion with friends. 58, 61 1 2 3 4 5
B1

I can exchange considerable quantities of detailed factual information on matters within my fields
66 1 2 3 4 5
B2

of interest.
I can engage in extended conversation in a clearly participatory fashion on most general topics. 59 1 2 3 4 5
B2 B2

I can keep a discussion going, confirm comprehension and invite others to contribute. 61 1 2 3 4 5
I can carry out a prepared interview, checking and confirming information and following up on 58, 65,
1 2 3 4 5
B2

interesting replies. 67
Speaking: Spoken Production
I can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions. 58 1 2 3 4 5
B1 B1

I can give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my fields of interest. 66 1 2 3 4 5
I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various
66 1 2 3 4 5
B2

options.
I can speculate about causes, consequences and hypothetical situations. 64, 65 1 2 3 4 5
B2

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CEFR Checklist B1+ Unit

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

Speaking: Strategies
When I can’t think of the word I want, I can use a simple word meaning something similar. 66 1 2 3 4 5
B1

I can use standard phrases like “That’s a difficult question to answer” to gain time and keep the
67 1 2 3 4 5
B2

turn while formulating what to say.

Vocabulary: Language Quality

I can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo; although I can be hesitant as I search
61 1 2 3 4 5
B2

for expressions, there are few noticeably long pauses.

I can pass on detailed information reliably. 58 1 2 3 4 5
B2

58, 68,
I have sufficient vocabulary to express myself on most general topics. 1 2 3 4 5
B2

69
I can communicate with reasonable accuracy and correct mistakes that have led to misunderstandings. 61 1 2 3 4 5
B2

Writing
I can reply in written form to advertisements and ask for more complete or more specific
67 1 2 3 4 5
B1

information about products (for example, a car or an academic course).

I can develop an argument systematically in an essay, letter or report, emphasising decisive
67 1 2 3 4 5
B2

points and including supporting details.

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. ________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

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