Polish B1 · adult certificate exam
Polish B1 exam in 14 days: a two-week study plan
Two weeks allow a useful cycle: attempt, check, correct and try again. Identify your weak areas, then check progress with unfamiliar tasks.
Key information
Use week one to diagnose and improve weak areas, and week two to consolidate and rehearse under time limits. Allow 60–90 minutes on ordinary days and longer sessions for two full simulations. This is revision for someone already close to B1, not a promise of reaching the level in two weeks.
Prepare two papers and a simple study log
Choose two different official adult B1 papers with recordings and answer keys. Keep the second unseen: repeating a familiar test may measure memory rather than progress.
Log the date, task, result, reason for each mistake and retest date. For writing, check task coverage, register and length; for speaking, clarity and development. An answer key cannot assess these skills.
D−14 to D−8: identify and repair gaps
D−14 means fourteen days before the exam. A normal session can include 10 minutes of revision, 35 on a task, 20 on review and 10 speaking. Full papers need a separate longer session.
| When | Task and outcome |
|---|---|
| D−14 | Take the first full mock. Follow the paper’s time limits: allow up to 190 minutes for the written exam, plus breaks, speaking and marking. Record results by component. |
| D−13 | Review the mock. Distinguish missing vocabulary from misunderstood instructions and time pressure. Select two priorities. |
| D−12 | Writing: improve your weakest text. Match every required content point to a sentence or paragraph. Check register and word count. |
| D−11 | Listening: do a new short set, then compare answers with the recording and transcript. Note five expressions that affected meaning. |
| D−10 | Grammar: choose two recurring difficulties. Produce forms rather than only choosing options. Write three original sentences for each pattern. |
| D−9 | Reading: find evidence for every answer. Notice negatives, event order and similar words with different meanings. |
| D−8 | Speaking and review: describe a picture, give an opinion and role-play a short conversation. Record yourself. Revisit early mistakes without looking at corrections. |
D−7 to D−1: consolidate and check progress
Keep practising stronger components too. Adult B1 requires at least 50% in each component; a strong overall total alone is insufficient.
| When | Task and outcome |
|---|---|
| D−7 | Complete a fresh writing set under time limits. Read all instructions before selecting the set. Leave time to check completeness. |
| D−6 | Combine listening and reading in two short blocks. Explain why the rejected options are incorrect. |
| D−5 | Use new tasks in your two weakest areas. Compare mistake types with D−13. Identify one remaining difficulty. |
| D−4 | Take the second full mock using the unseen paper. Allow additional time for breaks, speaking and marking. Compare component scores and timing, remembering that papers vary in difficulty. |
| D−3 | Correct the second mock. Rewrite a problematic paragraph and record an unclear spoken answer again. Ask a teacher for feedback if possible. |
| D−2 | Briefly revise weak points and communication phrases. Check the address, journey, ID and separate speaking timetable. |
| D−1 | Do 20–30 minutes of light revision, pack and rest. Do not make up missed days with an overnight marathon. |
Adapt the plan to your results and time
Give a clearly weaker area the main block in upcoming sessions, while keeping short practice in the others. Practise adapting to new prompts rather than memorising whole essays.
With 30 minutes a day, choose one task, review it and speak briefly. Splitting a full paper across days is module practice, not a test of performance throughout a long session.
Frequently asked questions
Are fourteen days enough to pass B1?
There is no guarantee. This is time to organise knowledge and practise tasks if you are already near B1. Substantial language gaps may need longer.
What if I miss a day?
Move the most important task and shorten a less useful review. Preserve error analysis and a calm final day instead of doubling every session.
How do I recognise progress?
Try unfamiliar tasks without help and check timing and recurring mistakes. A higher result on one paper is an indication, not a prediction of your exam result.
Official sources
Exam information checked against official sources on 1 October 2026. The study schedules, practice times and learning strategies are MyPolishExam suggestions. Follow your examination centre’s organisational instructions.
- Official exam structurecertyfikatpolski.pl
- Sample B1 papers and recordingscertyfikatpolski.pl
- Official guidance for candidatescertyfikatpolski.pl
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