Listening
30 minutes
Written (Listening, Reading, Writing) and Spoken (Speaking) exams in English, aligned to the B1 level of the CEFR*. Exams are delivered through our global network of Test Centres or online.
About LanguageCert International ESOL B1:
Written exam:
Spoken exam:
At B1 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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Two exams available at this level: Written and Spoken. Both exams can be taken together or independently.
Take an exam at a LanguageCert approved Test Centre.
EXAM LEVEL | B1 |
FORMAT | Paper-based, computer based or Online with remote, live proctoring |
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)
30 minutes
2 hours & 10 mins uninterrupted
30 minutes
2 hours & 10 mins uninterrupted
30 minutes
2 hours & 10 mins uninterrupted
Part 1: 7 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task:
Part 2: 6 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task:
Part 3: 7 questions (write notes on the message pad based on the information in the recording)
Task:
Part 4: 6 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task:
Part 1: 5 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task:
Part 2: 6 multiple choice options to fill in an incomplete text (1 option is a distractor)
Task:
Part 3: 7 questions (4 texts provide the answers to 7 questions)
Task:
Part 4: 8 questions (requiring short answers of 1 to 3 words)
Task:
Part 1: 70 - 100 words (respond appropriately to a given text in order to produce a formal response for an intended public audience)
Task: Write a response to a letter, poster, diary, timetable, leaflet, etc for a specified reader addressing a clearly defined number of content points
Part 2: 100 - 120 words (produce an informal letter to a friend)
Task: Write a letter on a given topic of personal interest and include 2 functions e.g. invite a friend to stay, describe what you will do
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
ELI Publishing
Global ELT
EXAM LEVEL | B1 |
FORMAT | Face-to-face or Online with a live interlocutor |
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.
12 mins
12 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: • Hold a short discussion to make a plan, arrange or decide something using visual prompts
Part 4
Task: • Candidates are given 30 seconds preparation time
• Talk about a topic provided by the interlocutor for 1 and a half a minutes
• 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
ELI Publishing
Global ELT