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Polish B1 writing: how to prepare for the written part

Work through the B1 writing format, practice the short and long texts separately, and prepare a clear answer plan for the Polish exam.

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75 min
2 texts
Goal: 50%

How the written part works

At B1, writing does not test beautiful phrasing. It checks whether you can follow the instruction: choose the right text form, cover every required point, keep the target length, and write accurately enough.

The key exam rule is choice strategy. The arkusz usually contains three task sets: Zestaw I, Zestaw II, and Zestaw III. You choose only one zestaw and write both texts from it: short task A and long task B.

What to choose before writing

  • One zestaw: you cannot take the short task from the first set and the long task from the third.
  • Text form: a notice, invitation, letter, story, or essay needs a different opening, style, and ending.
  • Task points: every point in the instruction must be clearly covered in the text, otherwise points are lost.
  • Ready phrases: before writing, choose short Polish constructions that help cover each required point.
Format

Two tasks in one zestaw

In writing, you choose one task set and complete both texts from that set. Mixing a short task from one set with a long task from another is not allowed.

In a short text, the main thing is to complete the communication goal immediately: announce, invite, congratulate, or send greetings. The form, recipient, and every instruction point matter more than long beautiful sentences.

  • Ogłoszenie: selling furniture or a phone, looking for a roommate, reporting a lost bag.
  • Zaproszenie: housewarming, picnic, author meeting, performance, or another event.
  • Życzenia, pozdrowienia: birthday, anniversary, or wedding greetings, or a postcard from a course, holiday, or business trip.

Writing example

Compare two answers to one short task: the first is formally understandable, the second covers every point and is safer for the exam.

Practice example

This training example helps show the structure of writing practice: the task, a basic version, an improved version, and why one answer scores better.

Weak and strong answer

See how the same answer can become more complete without complex phrases.

Napisz wiadomość do kolegi: zaproś go na urodziny, podaj miejsce i godzinę, poproś o odpowiedź.

Cześć Marku! W sobotę 15 czerwca o 18.00 organizuję urodziny w kawiarni przy ulicy Długiej 4. Bardzo chciałbym cię zaprosić, bo będzie małe spotkanie z przyjaciółmi. Daj znać, czy możesz przyjść.

Why the second answer is stronger

  • The answer covers every bullet point.
  • It includes place, time, and a request for a reply.
  • The phrases are simple but grammatically safer.
Scoring

What the 30 points are awarded for

The writing module is not assessed by one vague impression. The examiner checks whether the task is completed, how varied the language is, and how accurately the text is written.

  • Task completion: topic, text form, word count, and every required instruction point.
  • Language range: vocabulary, connectors, B1 phrases, and ability not to repeat the same construction.
  • Accuracy: grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word order.
Traps

Where points are most often lost

Writing can feel calmer than listening because you have time to think. But this is exactly where it is easy to lose points for length, style, and literal translation from your first language into Polish.

  • Word count: a text that is too short may look incomplete even when the idea is understandable.
  • Tone of address: Szanowny Panie and Cześć Marku fit different situations; a tone that is too formal or too friendly weakens the answer.
  • Literal translation: unnatural word order and long phrases are better replaced with simple, reliable Polish phrases.

What to focus on

Do not start writing the full text immediately. First choose one zestaw, make sure both the short and long topics suit you, then break both tasks into required points.

  • Choosing the zestaw: look through all options and choose the one where you can confidently cover both texts.
  • Task points: before writing, mark which required elements must appear in each text.
  • Recipient and style: check who you are writing to and choose the right tone: friendly, neutral, or formal.
  • Connectors and templates: use simple dlatego, ponieważ, potem, na końcu, and safe openings/endings.
  • Final check: leave time to review word count, missing points, verbs, cases, prepositions, and punctuation.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Prepare writing through structure

Train common formats and make sure your answer solves the task, not just sounds nice.

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