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Choose the conditional: Si tuviera dinero, yo ___ (viajar) a Argentina.

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Key Facts: IB Spanish B SL Exam

CEFR target level for SL

IB Spanish B Subject Guide

5 themes

Prescribed thematic areas

IB Language B Guide

150 hours

SL teaching time

IB DP

100

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IB Spanish B SL is assessed via Paper 1 writing (25%), Paper 2 reading + listening (50%), and an internal oral (25%). Content is organised around five prescribed themes: Identidades, Experiencias, Ingenio humano, Organización social, Compartir el planeta. Graded 1-7.

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1Complete: Mi hermana ___ médica y trabaja en un hospital de Madrid.

A.es

B.está

C.tiene

D.hace

Explanation: Profession is a permanent or defining characteristic, so we use 'ser': 'Mi hermana es médica'. 'Estar' is reserved for states, locations, and temporary conditions.

2Choose the correct form: La sopa ___ muy caliente, ¡ten cuidado!

A.está

B.es

C.tiene

D.hay

Explanation: Temperature of a specific object at this moment is a temporary state, requiring 'estar'. 'La sopa está caliente' describes its current condition.

3Conjugate in present tense: Nosotros ___ (hablar) español en clase todos los días.

A.hablamos

B.hablan

C.habláis

D.hablo

Explanation: 'Nosotros' takes the -amos ending for regular -ar verbs in the present indicative. 'Hablar' → 'nosotros hablamos'.

4Choose the correct conjugation: Yo ___ (tener) tres hermanos y una hermana.

A.tengo

B.teno

C.tiengo

D.tienes

Explanation: 'Tener' is irregular in the yo form: 'tengo'. It also stem-changes (e → ie) in other forms but adds -go in the first person singular.

5Translate: 'I am going to study tomorrow.' Choose the best Spanish version.

A.Voy a estudiar mañana.

B.Voy estudiar mañana.

C.Estoy a estudiar mañana.

D.Iré estudiar mañana.

Explanation: The 'ir + a + infinitive' structure expresses near future: 'voy a estudiar' = 'I am going to study'. The preposition 'a' is required between the conjugated ir and the infinitive.

6Choose the correct preterite: Ayer yo ___ (ir) al cine con mis amigos.

A.fui

B.iba

C.fue

D.iré

Explanation: 'Ayer' signals a completed action in the past, requiring the preterite. The yo form of 'ir' in the preterite is 'fui' (same as 'ser' in preterite).

7Choose the imperfect form: Cuando ___ (ser) niño, jugaba al fútbol todos los días.

A.era

B.fui

C.soy

D.fue

Explanation: Description of an ongoing past state (childhood) plus a habitual action ('jugaba') requires the imperfect. 'Ser' in the imperfect yo form is 'era'.

8Choose the correct tense: Esta mañana yo ___ (desayunar) tostadas con mermelada.

A.he desayunado

B.desayuné

C.desayunaba

D.desayunaría

Explanation: 'Esta mañana' (this morning, still in progress as a time period) typically takes the present perfect in Peninsular Spanish: 'he desayunado'. The action is connected to the present.

9Choose the pluperfect: Cuando llegué a la fiesta, mis amigos ya ___ (comer).

A.habían comido

B.comieron

C.habrían comido

D.comían

Explanation: The pluperfect ('había' + past participle) expresses an action completed before another past event: 'they had already eaten' before I arrived.

10Choose the future tense: Mañana nosotros ___ (visitar) el museo del Prado.

A.visitaremos

B.visitábamos

C.visitamos

D.visitaríamos

Explanation: The simple future tense for 'nosotros' adds -emos to the infinitive: 'visitar' → 'visitaremos'. 'Mañana' signals future time.

About the IB Spanish B SL Exam

IB Spanish B SL is a language acquisition course in the IB Diploma Programme aimed at students with prior Spanish learning, targeting CEFR B1 by completion. Assessment comprises Paper 1 productive writing (25%), Paper 2 receptive skills covering reading and listening (50%), and an internally assessed individual oral (25%).

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Paper 1: 1h 15min; Paper 2 Reading: 1h; Paper 2 Listening: 45min; Individual Oral 12-15min

Passing Score

Grade 4 of 7 typically required to pass the subject

Exam Fee

USD 119 per subject registration (school-set fees vary) (International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO))

IB Spanish B SL Exam Content Outline

Theme 1

Identidades

Lifestyles, health and wellbeing, beliefs and values, subcultures, language and identity, family and relationships

Theme 2

Experiencias

Leisure activities, holidays and travel, life stories, rites of passage, customs and traditions, migration

Theme 3

Ingenio humano

Entertainment, artistic expressions, communication and media, technology, scientific innovation

Theme 4

Organización social

Social relationships, community, social engagement, education, the working world, law and order

Theme 5

Compartir el planeta

Environment, human rights, peace and conflict, equality, globalisation, ethics, urban and rural environments

Skills

Grammar and Text Types

B1-level grammar (tenses, subjunctive, pronouns, por/para), vocabulary across themes, productive text types (letter, email, article, blog, speech, diary)

How to Pass the IB Spanish B SL Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Grade 4 of 7 typically required to pass the subject
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Paper 1: 1h 15min; Paper 2 Reading: 1h; Paper 2 Listening: 45min; Individual Oral 12-15min
Exam fee: USD 119 per subject registration (school-set fees vary)

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IB Spanish B SL Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read short Spanish articles daily from sources like BBC Mundo or El País to build receptive vocabulary across all five themes

2Practise Paper 1 writing under timed conditions and master conventions for each text type (formal letter, email, article, blog, speech, diary)

3Listen to podcasts and news in Spanish at natural speed to prepare for Paper 2 listening — Notes in Spanish and RTVE are useful

4Build confidence with the individual oral by describing photographs from the five themes in 1-2 minutes without notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What CEFR level is IB Spanish B SL?

IB Spanish B SL targets CEFR B1 by completion of the two-year course. Spanish B HL targets B2. Spanish ab initio (beginner) targets A2.

How is IB Spanish B SL assessed?

Paper 1 productive writing (1h 15min, 25%), Paper 2 receptive skills with reading (1h) and listening (45min) totalling 50%, and an internally assessed individual oral of 12-15 minutes worth 25%.

What are the five prescribed themes?

Identidades, Experiencias, Ingenio humano, Organización social, and Compartir el planeta. Both SL and HL students study all five themes throughout the course.

When are IB Spanish B SL exams sat?

IB exams are held in two annual sessions: May (Northern Hemisphere schools) and November (Southern Hemisphere schools). Final grades are issued in July and January respectively.

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