B1 Grammar — “Handle situations, explain clearly”
At B1 in TEF, you must:
- explain
- justify simply
- narrate precisely
- be polite
- understand complex instructions
Tenses you MUST control
| Grammar | Why TEF needs it |
|---|---|
| Imparfait vs Passé composé | Narration in speaking & writing |
| Plus-que-parfait | Sequencing past events in listening/reading |
| Futur simple | Plans, announcements |
| Conditionnel présent | Politeness, requests, opinions |
Je voudrais / Je pourrais / J’aimerais
Pronouns (very tested in listening)
- le, la, les, lui, leur
- y, en
- order: Je lui en parle
TEF loves sentences like:
Elle lui en a parlé.
Relative pronouns
- qui, que, où, dont
Le problème dont je parle…
Connectors (essential for writing task)
- parce que, donc, mais, alors, pourtant
Subjunctive (only after common triggers)
- Il faut que
- Je veux que
- Pour que
Il faut que vous fassiez attention.
Reported speech (listening & reading)
Il dit qu’il va venir.
You can:
Explain situations, justify choices, write structured messages, understand complex dialogues.