CHECKLIST – What You Really Need to Master
Parts of the Exam
- Czech Facts (Reálie)
- Czech Language: Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking
B1 Topic Areas
I can speak about and understand topics such as:
personal information and family, home, household and home environment, daily life and lifestyle, education, employment, free time and hobbies, travel, shopping, food and drink, health, services, interpersonal relationships, current events and happenings, giving directions and navigating, weather, language, and language learning.
Czech Facts (Reálie)
☐ I have learned all 300 questions from the official question database.
☐ I have completed an interactive model test.
Grammar
I master:
☐ present, past and future tense, as well as the conditional (including negation)
☐ perfective and imperfective verbs
☐ prepositions (time, place, purpose, manner, etc.)
☐ reflexive pronouns se / si
☐ adjectives vs. adverbs
☐ comparative and superlative forms
☐ basic conjunctions (and, but, because, or, then, which, that…)
☐ the second-position rule in a sentence
☐ cases and prepositions used with verbs
☐ correct case endings in singular and plural (nouns, adjectives, pronouns) - minor mistakes are acceptable, but they must not prevent understanding
Not only theoretically — but actively, in both writing and speaking.
Reading
☐ I understand common authentic texts (advertisements, brochures, leaflets, cinema programmes, manuals, newspaper or online articles about current events, interviews, stories…).
☐ I can read a text of approximately 300 words and answer questions with similar answer options.
☐ I can match correct headings to texts.
☐ I can arrange parts of a text in chronological order.
☐ I can find specific information in a text.
☐ I am familiar with the exam format and task types (yes/no, multiple choice, matching…).
☐ I have completed the official B1 Reading model test.
Listening
☐ I understand short and longer spoken recordings.
☐ I can select the correct answer even among very similar options.
☐ I can complete missing words or numbers.
☐ I can identify specific details (time, date, numbers, location).
☐ I understand announcements, interviews, radio reports, weather forecasts and traffic information.
☐ I am familiar with the test format and task types (yes/no, multiple choice, gap-filling).
☐ I have completed the official B1 Listening model test.
Writing
☐ I can write legibly using Czech diacritics.
☐ I can complete a feedback form or write a request/complaint (minimum 75 words).
☐ I can explain why I chose something, say what I liked, express (dis)satisfaction, suggest changes and propose improvements.
☐ I can write an informal email (approximately 100 words).
☐ I follow the proper structure of a letter (greeting – introduction – main body – conclusion – closing and signature).
☐ I can express my opinion, justify it and give an example.
☐ I write logically and coherently.
☐ I master conjunctions and punctuation (commas, full stops, question marks…).
☐ I can connect sentences and use pronouns correctly.
☐ I have completed the official B1 Writing model test.
Speaking
☐ I can introduce myself, thank someone and say goodbye.
☐ I can speak for two minutes on a given topic.
☐ I can describe people, situations and everyday life.
☐ I can express my opinion and answer the question “Why?”.
☐ I can tell a story.
☐ I can respond to emotions (joy, surprise, sadness…).
☐ I can conduct a dialogue and reach a solution in a specific situation.
☐ I have completed the official B1 Speaking model test.
If you are unsure about any of these points, it is time to start training systematically.
At Czechlesson, you can choose individual preparation or e-mail based course:
- model tests following the official format
- interactive quizzes
- daily practice tasks
You won’t pass the B1 exam by luck. You pass it with strategy.