B1 (ISE )

 

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Exam Format and Timings


 

Reading & Writing - 2 hours

  • 2 x Reading tasks:
    • Long reading
    • Multi-text reading
  • 1 x Reading into writing task
  • 1 x Extended writing task

Speaking & Listening - 18 minutes

  • 2 x Speaking tasks:
    • Topic discussion task
    • Conversation task
  • 2 x Independent listening tasks

Overview


 

Documents and Guidance


 

ISE I Guide for Students

B1 (ISE I) Guide for Students

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Watch-SELT Exam Day

What to Expect on the Exam Day (SELT)

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Computer-Based-ISE

Taking Your Test on a Computer Guide

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ISE - Practice Test

Computer-based Practice Test Guide

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ISE Writing Genres

Guidance on Writing Genres

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ISE F I Topic Form

A2 - B1 (ISE Foundation/ISE I) Topic Form

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ISE I Test Overview

B1 (ISE I) Test Overview

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Orientation Video for Speaking and Listening

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Self Study: Independent Listening Task 1


 

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Example Independent Listening Task 1 - Emus

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RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

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Example Independent Listening Task 1 - Cheese Rolling Festival

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RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

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Example Independent Listening Task 1 - Charles Dickens

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Example Independent Listening Task 1 - Basketball

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Example Independent Listening Task 1 - Burlington Arcade

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RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

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Example Independent Listening Task 1 - Crane Files

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RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

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Example Independent Listening Task 1 - Dolphins

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RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

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Example Independent Listening Task 1 - Henri Matisse

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RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

Interactive Module

Interactive Module - Independent Listening Task 1

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Self Study: Independent Listening Task 2


 

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Example Independent Listening Task 2 -Child Language Learning

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RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

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Example Independent Listening Task 2 -Tigers

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RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

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Example Independent Listening Task 2 -Shakespeare

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RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

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Example Independent Listening Task 2 - First Colour Film

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RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

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Example Independent Listening Task 2 -Coober Pedy

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RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

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Example Independent Listening Task 2 -Garry Kasparov

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RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

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Example Independent Listening Task 2 -Winter Olympics

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RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

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Example Independent Listening Task 2 -Inspire Kids

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MP3 AUDIO

RUBRIC AND ANSWER KEY

Interactive Module

Interactive Module - Independent Listening Task 2

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Self Study: Topic Discussion Task (Speaking)


 

ISE I - Completed Topic Form

B1 (ISE I) Sample Topic Form

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Interactive Module - Topic Task

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Self Study: Conversation Task (Speaking and Listening)


 

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Interactive Module - Conversation Task

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Self Study: Reading and Writing


 

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Reading and Writing Exam Questions 1-5

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Reading and Writing Exam Questions 6-10

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Reading and Writing Exam Questions 11-15

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Reading and Writing Exam Questions 16-20

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Reading and Writing Exam Questions 21-25

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Reading and Writing Exam Questions 26-30

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Reading and Writing Exam Task 3

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Reading and Writing Task 3 Mark Scheme Explained

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Reading and Writing Exam Task 4

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Interactive Module

Interactive Module - Long Reading

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Interactive Module

Interactive Module - Multi-text Reading

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Interactive Module

Interactive Module - Reading into Writing

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Interactive Module - Extended Writing

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Orientation Video for Reading and Writing

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B1 (ISE I) Reading and Writing Practice Test

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B1 (ISE I) Reading and Writing Practice Test Answers

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ISE I Marked Responses

B1 (ISE I) Marked Candidate Responses

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Sample Exam Papers


 

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Sample Exam Paper 1 (with notes)

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Sample Exam Paper 1 (with answers)

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Sample Exam Paper 2 (with answers)

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Sample Exam Paper 3 (with answers)

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Sample Exam Paper 4 (with answers)

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Sample Exam Paper 5 (with answers)

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Sample Exam Paper 6 (with answers)

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Sample Exam Paper 7 (with answers)

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Examination Videos


 

Alba Maria

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Haresh

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Jaume

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