Level B1 · Speaking
Polish B1 speaking: everyday conversation and short tasks
The B1 oral exam checks whether you can keep a conversation going on familiar topics: work, study, plans, opinions. You may describe a picture, react to a situation, or answer follow-up questions. PolishReady gives speaking prompts and recording so you can rehearse timing and fluency before examiners.
What the official exam expects here
Hold a conversation about daily life, express opinions, and describe plans.
How to practice this skill effectively
- Answer in full sentences; one-word replies sound uncertain even if they are grammatically fine.
- Prepare flexible phrases (opinions, agreement, hesitation) so you can keep talking without panic.
- Practice paraphrasing if you forget a word — examiners reward communication, not perfection.
Common mistakes at this level
- Answering with a single word or short phrase, which sounds uncertain even when the vocabulary is fine.
- Freezing when a word is forgotten instead of paraphrasing or describing around it.