Listening
20 mins
Written (Listening, Reading, Writing) and Spoken (Speaking) exams in English, aligned to the A1 level of the CEFR*. Exams are delivered through our global network of Test Centres.
About LanguageCert International ESOL A1:
Written exam:
Spoken exam:
At A1 level, candidates can:
*Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), developed by the Council of Europe, is widely used to describe levels of language proficiency.
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EXAM LEVEL | A1 |
FORMAT | Paper-based or computer-based |
PASS MARK | 50% (75/150) |
SKILLS | Written (Listening, Reading, Writing) |
GRADE BOUNDARIES |
Candidates are awarded High Pass, Pass or Fail High Pass 101-150 / 150 Pass 75-100 / 150 Fail 0-74 / 150 |
For more detailed information, download the LanguageCert Qualification Handbook for International ESOL (Listening, Reading, Writing).
20 mins
1 hour & 20 mins uninterrupted
20 mins
1 hour & 20 mins uninterrupted
Part 1: 7 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Listen twice to match 7 short statements to letters, words, graphics and symbols
Part 2: 7 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Listen twice to choose the best reply to 7 short utterances
Part 3: 6 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Listen twice to 6 short conversations between 2 speakers to identify: topic, purpose, context, speakers, gist, relationship between speakers, functions, attitudes, feeling and opinions
Part 4: 6 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Listen twice to a conversation between 2 speakers to identify specific information
Part 1: 6 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Choose the correct multiple choice option to fill in the gaps
Part 2: 5 multiple choice questions (fill in an incomplete text, 1 option is a distractor)
Task: Choose the correct options to fill the gaps in the text
Part 3: 7 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Choose the correct text for the corresponding question
Part 4: 8 questions (match each statement to the appropriate notice)
Task: Choose the correct multiple choice option for the corresponding statement
Part 1: 4 sentences in about 30 words (to communicate ideas or basic information)
Task: Write 4 sentences on a given topic, e.g. about themselves, daily life, people, where they live, what they do
Part 2: 20 - 30 words (short simple text for an intended audience)
Task: Write a letter, card, postcard or message about 2 given functions
Statement of Result (SoR) & e-certificate sent by email or through the Test Centre;
Digital badges are available in 10 business days and sent by email.
Hard-copy certificates are sent either to the candidate or to the Test Centre shortly after results are released.
We work with prominent publishing houses to ensure that our partners and candidates have access to top quality learning materials for LanguageCert International ESOL exams. Below is a list of available books linked to publishers’ websites:
Burlington Books
Global ELT
EXAM LEVEL | A1 |
FORMAT | Face-to-face |
PASS MARK | 50% (25/50) |
SKILLS | Spoken (Speaking) |
GRADE BOUNDARIES |
Candidates are awarded High Pass, Pass or Fail High Pass 38-50 / 50 Pass 25-37 /50 Fail 0-24 / 50 |
For more detailed information, download the LanguageCert Qualification Handbook for International ESOL Speaking.
6 mins
Part 1
Task: • Give and spell name
• State country of origin
• Answer 5 questions
Part 2
Task: • 2 or 3 situations are presented by the interlocutor
• Candidates are expected to respond to questions and initiate interactions
Part 3
Task: • Exchange information to identify similarities and differences in pictures depicting familiar situations
Part 4
Task: • Candidates are given 30 seconds preparation time
• Talk about a topic provided by the interlocutor for half a minute
• Answer follow-up questions
Statement of Result (SoR) & e-certificate sent by email or through the Test Centre;
Digital badges are available in 10 business days and sent by email.
Hard-copy certificates are sent either to the candidate or to the Test Centre shortly after results are released.
We work with prominent publishing houses to ensure that our partners and candidates have access to top quality learning materials for LanguageCert International ESOL exams. Below is a list of available books linked to publishers’ websites:
Burlington Books
Global ELT