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Escolteu el missatge gravat: 'Has trucat a la consulta de la doctora Ribas. En aquests moments no podem atendre la trucada. L'horari d'atenció és de 9 a 13 hores i de 16 a 19 hores, de dilluns a divendres. Si és una urgència, truqueu al 112.' A patient calls at 14:30 on a Tuesday. What should they do according to the message?

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Key Facts: Certificat Catala B1 Exam

The Certificat Catala B1 is an intermediate official Catalan language certificate required for many Catalan public-sector jobs, testing reading, listening, writing, and speaking at CEFR B1 level.

Sample Certificat Catala B1 Practice Questions

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1Llegiu el fragment: 'El Jordi ha anat al metge perquè li feia mal l'esquena des de fa uns dies.' (Jordi went to the doctor because his back had been hurting for a few days.) Quina és la raó principal per la qual el Jordi ha visitat el metge? (Why did Jordi visit the doctor?)
A.Perquè tenia febre alta
B.Perquè li feia mal l'esquena
C.Perquè havia tingut un accident
D.Perquè volia una revisió rutinària
Explanation: The text states explicitly that Jordi went to the doctor because his back had been hurting ('li feia mal l'esquena'). Reading comprehension at B1 requires identifying the main reason stated directly in the passage. The imperfect tense 'feia mal' indicates an ongoing condition over recent days.
2Llegiu l'avís: 'La biblioteca municipal estarà tancada els dies 24 i 25 de desembre i el dia 1 de gener per les festes de Nadal i Cap d'Any.' (The municipal library will be closed on 24-25 December and 1 January for Christmas and New Year.) Quin dia la biblioteca SÍ estarà oberta? (Which day WILL the library be open?)
A.El 25 de desembre
B.El dia de Cap d'Any
C.El dia 26 de desembre
D.El dia 1 de gener
Explanation: The notice closes the library on 24 December, 25 December, and 1 January. December 26 is not mentioned, so the library will be open that day. B1 reading tasks frequently require careful attention to what is NOT stated as closed/restricted.
3Llegiu l'anunci: 'Es lloga pis de 75 m² al centre de Girona. Tres habitacions, dos banys, calefacció central inclosa. No s'admeten animals de companyia. Per a més informació truqueu al 972 000 000.' (Flat for rent in central Girona, 75 m², 3 rooms, 2 bathrooms, central heating included. No pets. Call 972 000 000.) Quina característica NO s'esmenta a l'anunci? (Which feature is NOT mentioned in the ad?)
A.La superfície del pis
B.Si hi ha pàrquing
C.El nombre de banys
D.El telèfon de contacte
Explanation: The ad mentions the floor area (75 m²), number of bathrooms (two), and contact phone number, but never mentions parking ('pàrquing'). B1 reading tasks often test the ability to distinguish what is present in a text from what is absent.
4Llegiu la carta: 'Benvolguda senyora Puig, m'adreço a vostè per demanar informació sobre els cursos de català que ofereix el vostre centre. Voldria saber els horaris i el preu de la matrícula. Cordialment, Marc Serra.' What is the main purpose of this letter?
A.To complain about a course
B.To request information about Catalan courses
C.To cancel an enrolment
D.To apply for a job at the centre
Explanation: The writer says explicitly 'per demanar informació sobre els cursos de català' (to request information about Catalan courses) and asks about schedules and enrolment fees. This is a classic B1 semi-formal letter requesting information.
5Llegiu el text: 'Per sol·licitar la targeta de transport metropolità cal aportar una fotografia de carnet, el DNI o NIE i el resguard del pagament de la taxa.' (To apply for the metropolitan transport card you need: a passport photo, ID/NIE, and proof of fee payment.) Quins documents cal aportar? (How many documents are required?)
A.Un document
B.Dos documents
C.Tres documents
D.Quatre documents
Explanation: The text lists exactly three items: a passport photo ('fotografia de carnet'), ID document ('DNI o NIE'), and proof of payment ('resguard del pagament'). Counting required items is a standard B1 reading comprehension task in administrative/civic texts.
6Llegiu el fragment d'article: 'Cada any, milers de persones es presenten als exàmens de certificats de català a Catalunya. Els nivells van del A1 fins al C2, i els certificats els expedeix la Generalitat de Catalunya. Obtenir-los facilita l'accés a feines al sector públic.' (Each year, thousands sit Catalan certificate exams. Levels A1–C2, issued by the Generalitat.) According to the article, what is one benefit of obtaining a Catalan certificate?
A.It provides free language courses
B.It makes it easier to get public-sector jobs
C.It gives access to free university education
D.It automatically grants Catalan citizenship
Explanation: The article states 'Obtenir-los facilita l'accés a feines al sector públic' — obtaining the certificates facilitates access to jobs in the public sector. This is the stated benefit. B1 reading requires identifying consequences or benefits mentioned in a text.
7Llegiu l'email: 'Hola Marta, t'escric per dir-te que demà no podré venir a la reunió perquè he de portar la meva mare al metge. Podríem ajornar-la per a dijous? Gràcies, Pere.' (Hi Marta, I'm writing to say I can't come to tomorrow's meeting because I have to take my mother to the doctor. Could we postpone it to Thursday? Pere.) What does Pere want to do?
A.Cancel the meeting permanently
B.Move the meeting to Thursday
C.Hold the meeting without him
D.Change the meeting venue
Explanation: Pere asks 'Podríem ajornar-la per a dijous?' — could we postpone it to Thursday? 'Ajornar' means to postpone/reschedule. He is suggesting a new date (Thursday), not cancelling the meeting.
8Llegiu el fullet: 'El mercat de Santa Caterina obre de dilluns a dissabte de 7:30 a 15:30 i els divendres fins a les 20:30. Els diumenges i festius roman tancat.' (Market open Mon–Sat 7:30–15:30, Fridays until 20:30. Closed Sundays and holidays.) A customer wants to buy fresh vegetables at 19:00 on a Friday. Can they go to this market?
A.No, the market closes at 15:30 on Fridays
B.Yes, the market is open until 20:30 on Fridays
C.Yes, but only if it is not a holiday
D.No, the market is always closed on Fridays
Explanation: The leaflet says Fridays the market is open until 20:30 ('els divendres fins a les 20:30'). 19:00 is before 20:30, so the customer can shop. This tests careful reading of exceptions to a general rule.
9Llegiu la notícia: 'L'Ajuntament de Barcelona ha aprovat un nou pla de mobilitat que pretén reduir el trànsit de vehicles privats al centre de la ciutat en un 30% durant els propers cinc anys. La mesura inclou l'ampliació de carrils bici i la creació de noves zones de vianants.' (Barcelona City Council approved a mobility plan to reduce private vehicles by 30% in five years, including new cycle lanes and pedestrian zones.) What is the main aim of the new mobility plan?
A.To increase the number of parking spaces
B.To reduce private vehicle traffic in the city centre
C.To build a new metro line
D.To close all roads to cars
Explanation: The article states the plan 'pretén reduir el trànsit de vehicles privats al centre de la ciutat en un 30%' — aims to reduce private vehicle traffic in the city centre by 30%. This is the stated primary objective.
10Llegiu el text: 'La Natàlia treballa de recepcionista en un hotel. Ahir va arribar una família alemanya que parlava molt poc castellà. La Natàlia va intentar comunicar-se amb ells en alemany, però no el sabia prou bé, de manera que al final van entendre's en anglès.' What language did Natàlia and the German family end up using to communicate?
A.German
B.Catalan
C.Spanish
D.English
Explanation: The text concludes 'al final van entendre's en anglès' — in the end they understood each other in English. Natàlia tried German but did not know it well enough, so they switched to English.

About the Certificat Catala B1 Exam

The Certificat de Coneixements de Catala Nivell B1 is an official intermediate Catalan language certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya. Administered by the Consorci per a la Normalitzacio Linguistica (CPNL) and the Direccio General de Politica Linguistica, the B1 certificate is required for many public-sector positions in Catalonia and serves as evidence of intermediate communicative competence in Catalan for daily life, work, and civic participation. The exam tests four skills: reading comprehension (comprensio lectora), listening comprehension (comprensio oral), writing (expressio escrita), and speaking (expressio oral). Exams are held 2–3 times per year at official CPNL centres and exam centres throughout Catalonia.

Questions

55 scored questions

Time Limit

Reading: 60 min; Listening: 30 min; Writing: 45 min; Speaking: 10–15 min.

Passing Score

Pass/fail per component; all components must be passed to receive the certificate.

Exam Fee

30–50 euros per sitting (2026); set by the Generalitat de Catalunya. (Generalitat de Catalunya — Direccio General de Politica Linguistica, administered by the CPNL.)

Certificat Catala B1 Exam Content Outline

30%

Reading (Comprensio Lectora)

B1-level Catalan texts — letters, emails, newspaper articles, notices — MCQ testing comprehension and implied meaning.

25%

Listening (Comprensio Oral)

B1 Catalan audio — conversations, radio, announcements — MCQ testing key information.

20%

Grammar and Vocabulary

B1 Catalan grammar: pronouns, ser/estar, subjunctive, tenses, prepositions.

25%

Writing and Speaking

Semi-formal writing tasks and oral responses assessed by an examiner.

How to Pass the Certificat Catala B1 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Pass/fail per component; all components must be passed to receive the certificate.
  • Exam length: 55 questions
  • Time limit: Reading: 60 min; Listening: 30 min; Writing: 45 min; Speaking: 10–15 min.
  • Exam fee: 30–50 euros per sitting (2026); set by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Certificat Catala B1 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Download the official sample exams (proves model) from llengua.gencat.cat — they are the most accurate preview of real exam text types, task formats, and difficulty.
2Master Catalan clitic pronouns — the dative/accusative clitic system (em/et/li/ens/us/els for dative; el/la/els/les for accusative) is the most frequent B1 grammar topic and appears in both reading comprehension and grammar tasks.
3Learn the Catalan ser/estar distinction — ser is used for inherent qualities, origin, identity, and time; estar for states, location, and progressive constructions. This is systematically tested and differs from Spanish usage in several important ways.
4Practise reading Catalan newspapers (El Punt Avui, Nacio Digital, VilaWeb) and notice how B1 texts are structured — topic sentence, supporting detail, connectors (pero, tanmateix, a mes a mes, per tant, es a dir). These connectors frequently appear in reading comprehension tasks.
5For listening, watch Catalan TV3 news (TV3.cat) and listen to Catalunya Radio — standard Barcelones Catalan is the register tested on the exam.
6Practise writing semi-formal letters and emails in Catalan — use standard openings (Benvolgut/da senyor/a, M'adreco a voste per...) and closings (Cordialment, Atentament) and practise requesting information and making complaints.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Certificat de Coneixements de Catala B1?

The Certificat de Coneixements de Catala B1 is an official intermediate Catalan language certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya. It certifies CEFR B1 Catalan proficiency and is required for many public-sector jobs in Catalonia, including positions in public administration, education, and healthcare.

Who administers the Catalan language certificate exams?

The Generalitat de Catalunya — Direccio General de Politica Linguistica — issues and validates the certificates. Exams are administered through the Consorci per a la Normalitzacio Linguistica (CPNL) at official exam centres throughout Catalonia.

How much does the Certificat Catala B1 cost?

The fee is approximately 30–50 euros per exam sitting (2026), set by the Generalitat de Catalunya. Exact fees may vary by exam session and registration channel. Candidates register and pay via the CPNL or the Generalitat's online platform.

How often is the Certificat Catala B1 exam offered?

The exams are held 2–3 times per year, typically in January, May/June, and October. Exact dates and registration windows are published on llengua.gencat.cat.

Is the Certificat Catala B1 required for public-sector jobs?

Yes. The B1 (formerly called Certificat B) is the minimum Catalan language requirement for many administrative and auxiliary positions in the Catalan public sector. Higher-level positions may require B2 or C1. Specific requirements depend on the job category and the employing institution.

What grammar topics are tested at B1 Catalan?

B1 Catalan grammar includes: dative and accusative clitic pronouns (em, et, li, ens, us, els, el, la, els, les) and their placement, ser/estar distinction, basic subjunctive (vulgui, pugui, sapiga), present and imperfect indicative, past tenses (perfet/indefinit), future, conditional, and prepositional verbs (dependre de, creure en, insistir en).