SCQF stands for Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. It provides a common understanding for describing qualification levels. The ESOL awards with LEB Secure English Language Test are SCQF credit rated and sit within the SCQF database.
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ESOL Awards with LEB Secure English Language Test have been SCQF Credit Rated
mapped to SCQF Levels and are broadly comparable with other ESOL qualifications awarded.
B1 – Intermediate
- At the B1 level, learners have reached an intermediate stage where they possess functional language skills that enable them to handle a variety of everyday situations with a moderate degree of independence. This level represents a significant step forward from the basic levels, as learners become capable of more nuanced communication and engagement.
AT THIS LEVEL, INDIVIDUALS CAN:
- Understand the main points and details of conversations and discussions related to familiar topics.
- Engage in elaborate conversations and discussions.
- Understand longer texts, including articles, reports, and simple narratives.
- Produce clear and coherent texts on familiar subjects.