Entering the world of work implies a challenge for candidates from different areas and economic sectors who apply their resume to be part of a work team. However, today, knowledge of a second language is essential for those seeking a better opportunity, since thanks to the growing globalization and international expansion of markets, English from level B1 onwards has positioned itself as one of the skills most in demand by companies and organizations around the world. English B1 is the first level of the intermediate range of this language.
We invite you to know your level of English with this test
Mónica Celis Arias, Academic Coordinator of Academic Consultants for Pearson Colombia and Ecuador, comments:
“As English is the most widely used foreign language internationally, a B1 certificate means that the person who carries it has the minimum necessary to study or work abroad, or interact with English-speakers, which, without a doubt, opens many doors. and opportunities in life.
It is worth highlighting some of the additional advantages that people who manage to certify their level of English as B1 have:
– Have access to more and better jobs in the country of origin.
– Open job opportunities abroad.
– Access academic exchange programs.
– Study an international degree or postgraduate degree.
– Take online courses or training in the English language.
Although the ideal is for a person, whose native language is not English, to have a level at 18 years of age, in Latin America most English language teaching programs in schools and public and private schools do not they are either intensive enough or not sufficiently standardized that students aged 18 and over can already pass a B1 level certification exam in English. Therefore, it is advisable to prepare to certify the level of a second language a couple of years before starting university studies or entering the labor market.
One of the companies that makes applications of this type is Pearson, a company that provides an educational evaluation and publication service, which applies the Pearson English International Certificate test, which is accepted by universities, ministries of education and employers around the world.