Vietnamese Level B1 – Intermediate

A B1 level of Vietnamese would be sufficient for producing simple connected text on familiar topics. It also enables dealing with most daily situations and interactions with Vietnamese speakers. In the workplace, people at a B1 level are able to read simple reports on familiar topics. They can also write simple emails on subjects in their field. However, a B1 level is not adequate to function fully in the workplace in Vietnamese.

The official can-do statements are broken down into smaller chunks for teaching purposes. This more detailed skill breakdown can help you assess your own Vietnamese level. It can also help a teacher assess a student’s level. For example, a student at the B1 level in Vietnamese will be able to do all the things that a student in level A2 can do, and in addition you will be able to:

• Describe Vietnam and Vietnamese culture in detail, including cuisine, traffic, nature, scenery, etc
• Talk about your life in Vietnam, including why you decided to move here, the difficulties and culture differences that you have faced, etc
• Arrange a job interview and interview for a job in your area of expertise
• Engage in communication at work, including socializing with colleagues, attending meetings on familiar topics and networking events, etc
• Discuss your personal and professional hopes and dreams for the future
• Describe your education and your plans for future personal development to make those dreams come true
• Describe a movie / book or interest in detail and give recommendations
• Talk about the traits / personalities of people around you: family, partner, colleagues, housemates, neighbors, etc

Progress will depend on the type of course and the individual student. Students can expect to reach the B1 level in Vietnamese with 200 lessons of cumulative instruction.