If you’re working towards B1, let me say this first: you're in a brilliant place.

This is where English stops feeling like a subject you’re studying and starts feeling like a proper skill. You’re no longer stuck using basic phrases. You’ve got enough language to handle daily situations, travel with confidence and connect with people from all over the world.

So let’s take a closer look at what life looks like when you’re B1:

Travelling Abroad

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You’re on holiday in the UK or the US. You can:

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• Deal with delays: “My luggage hasn’t arrived. Where should I go?”
• Make small talk: “The weather’s so different from at home! Does it always rain like this?”

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You don’t need a translator for everything. You’re independent and can sort things out even if you sometimes make mistakes.

Building Connections

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You're out with English-speaking friends. You can:

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• Share your opinion: “That podcast was interesting, but I didn’t understand the ending.”
• Tell short stories: “Last weekend we went hiking and got completely lost. It was a disaster, but kind of fun.”

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You might not go deep into politics or philosophy just yet, but you can connect, and that feels amazing!

At Work or Study

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If you’re working or studying in an international environment, you can:

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• Give updates: “I’ve finished the report. Would you like me to send it now?”
• Join study sessions: “I’m learning a lot here. It’s a bit fast-paced sometimes, but I’m keeping up.”

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You can handle emails, join meetings and ask for help when you need it. Your English gets the job done and that’s a huge win.

So what makes B1 such a powerful level?

Even if you're not fluent (yet), you're capable, curious and ready for more.

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Honestly, B1 is where I meet a lot of my students. They’ve picked up some important English knowledge, maybe watched a few of my YouTube videos and now want to go further with their English.

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Want to see if you’re ready to start working towards B1 or if you’re nearly there?