The B1 level indicates proficiency in the French language at an intermediate level:
- Specifically, the person should be able to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar everyday matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, travel and directions, shipping and ordering, family and relationships, emergencies, invitations and social interactions.
- Additionally, the person should be able to describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions, as well as briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
There are four parts of the exam: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.