ALPT B1 case studies
ALPT B1 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
ALPT B1 refers to an Arabic Language Proficiency Test pitched at CEFR level B1 - the stage where a learner can cope with everyday topics, understand the main point of clear standard speech and text, and produce connected language on familiar matters. It is typically taken by university applicants, scholarship candidates, heritage speakers formalising their skills, and professionals who need evidence of intermediate Arabic for study or work. Because Arabic testing spans Modern Standard Arabic and regional varieties, check which variety and script conventions your target institution expects before registering. The exam is organised around six skill areas: listening, reading, grammar and sentence structure, vocabulary, writing, and speaking. The ALPT B1 case studies are 5 cases and about 2,024 words.
1The Accent That Wasn't on the List
A B1 listening paper plays a 90-second voicemail. The speaker is a hotel receptionist confirming a booking: date, room type, price, and one instruction about keys.
430 words, about 2 min2Reading the Menu He Already Knew
A B1 reading passage is a short restaurant review (about 220 words) with a star rating and three comments from diners. Question 4 asks: "What is the reviewer's main criticism of the restaurant?" The options are (A) the prices, (B) the waiting time, (C) the noise, (D) the location.
435 words, about 2 min3The Tense That Looked Right
A B1 gap-fill item: "When I arrived at the station, the train (leave)." The intended answer is 'had left'. A candidate, Tomás, writes 'left'.
413 words, about 2 min4The Word He Knew but Didn't Use
A B1 writing task asks for a short email to a landlord about a broken heater. A candidate, Aisha, writes clearly and accurately but uses only basic lexis: 'bad', 'very cold', 'fix', 'fast', 'problem'.
391 words, about 2 min5Fluent but Off-Task
In a B1 paired speaking task, candidates must discuss options for a class trip and reach a decision in three minutes. A candidate, Dmitri, speaks fluently and at length.
355 words, about 2 min