What score do I need to pass the Latvian B1 exam?
The reference threshold is 12 out of 20 points in each of the four skills. Every skill must reach the threshold; a high score in one section does not compensate for a failed section.
Latvian B1 course
Latvian B1 exam preparation
Prepare for the Latvian B1 state language exam with realistic reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Study with support in English, Russian, Ukrainian or Uzbek, then switch to Latvian-only Exam Mode.
Start your B1 preparation
Choose from 70 skill practice tests, 10 full exam simulations and 555 vocabulary entries with Latvian pronunciation. Test 1 in every skill and Simulation 1 are free; one Premium plan unlocks all A2 and B1 material.
Verified B1 examination structure
Each skill is scored independently out of 20 points. The reference pass threshold is 12 points in every skill; a stronger result in one skill does not replace a failed section.
| Skill | Time | Points | Reference pass | Task structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 40 minutes | 20 | 12 / 20 | 7 sentence matches + 7 true/false/not-stated statements + 6 three-option questions |
| Reading | 40 minutes | 20 | 12 / 20 | 5 heading matches + 4 text choices + 5 long-text questions + 6 lexical gaps |
| Writing | 40 minutes | 20 | 12 / 20 | 6 inflections + an 80-word opinion response + a 50-word functional text |
| Speaking | 10–15 minutes | 20 | 12 / 20 | 9–10 interview questions + 4 advertisement questions + two-image comparison and 2 follow-ups |
How the material was created
Official samples were used only to calibrate task shape, timing and scoring. Every platform situation, text, script, question, option and visual brief was written independently. Latvian source content stays at B1 through discourse, context and realistic attention demands—not obscure B2 vocabulary.
Available B1 material
- 120 reading, 10 listening, 20 writing and 20 speaking practice sections.
- 2A 555-entry vocabulary deck with four support languages and Latvian pronunciation audio.
- 3Learning Mode, Exam Mode, results review and the same one-question reading flow used at A2.
How B1 differs from A2
A2 focuses on short, familiar everyday communication. At B1, you must follow connected information, recognize purpose and opinion, write longer linked responses, and explain comparisons with reasons. The vocabulary remains practical; the greater challenge comes from context and connecting details.
Latvian B1 exam questions
How long does the Latvian B1 exam take?
Listening, reading and writing each allow 40 minutes. Speaking takes approximately 10–15 minutes.
What can I practise for free?
Test 1 in reading, listening, writing and speaking is free, together with the first complete B1 exam simulation. The vocabulary and core grammar trainers are also available.
Are these official VIAA exam questions?
No. The tasks are independently created preparation material. Official VIAA sources are used only to verify the public exam structure, timing, scoring and task formats.
Official structural sources
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This is an independent preparation platform. It is not affiliated with VIAA, and no unpublished or previously used examination content is used.