Written (Listening, Reading, Writing) and Spoken (Speaking) exams in English, aligned to the A2 level of the CEFR*. Exams are delivered through our global network of Test Centres or online.
Written (Listening, Reading, Writing) and Spoken (Speaking) exams in English, aligned to the A2 level of the CEFR*. Exams are delivered through our global network of Test Centres or online.
About LanguageCert International ESOL A2:
Leads to two separate certificates: Written and Spoken
Both exams can be taken together or independently of each other
Written exam:
Paper-based/computer-based at approved Test Centres or Online with remote, live invigilation
Duration 1 hour 40 minutes
Spoken exam:
Face-to-face or Online with a live interlocutor
Duration 9 minutes
At A2 level, candidates can:
use everyday language and expressions related to personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment etc.
*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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Written
Key features
EXAM LEVEL
A2
FORMAT
Paper-based, computer-based or Online with remote, live invigilation
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
Exam Format
Paper Based 1 hour & 40 minutes
Listening : 20 minutes
Reading & Writing 1 hours & 20 mins uninterrupted
Computer-based 1 hour & 40 minutes
Listening : 20 minutes
Reading & Writing 1 hours & 20 mins uninterrupted
Online 1 hour & 40 minutes
Listening : 20 minutes
Reading & Writing 1 hours & 20 mins uninterrupted
Part 1: 7 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Listen twice to match 7 short sentences 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 sentences
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 questions (a form with 6 headings)
Task: Listen twice to a person talking to identify specific information. Jot down answers consisting of 1 to 3 words
Reading
Part 1: 6 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Choose the correct multiple choice option to fill in the gaps
Part 2: 6 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: 7 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Choose the correct multiple choice option for the corresponding statement
WritingPart 1: 30 – 50 words (communicate ideas or basic information)
Task: Write a letter on a given topic
Part 2: 30 – 50 words (short simple text for an intended audience)
Task: Write a letter, card, postcard or message
Results, certificates and digital badges
Statement of Result (SoR) & e-certificate sent by email or through the Test Centre;
3 business days for Online exams with remote, live invigilation
5 business days for computer-based exams
10 business days for paper-based exams
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:
Part 1Task: • Give and spell name • State country of origin • Answer 5 questions
Part 2Task: • 2 or 3 situations are presented by the interlocutor • Candidates are expected to respond to questions and initiate interactions
Part 3Task: • Exchange information to identify similarities and differences in pictures depicting familiar situations
Part 4Task: • Candidates are given 30 seconds preparation time • Talk about a topic provided by the interlocutor for 1 minute • Answer follow-up questions
Results, certificates and digital badges
Statement of Result (SoR) & e-certificate sent by email or through the Test Centre;
3 business days for Online exams with remote, live invigilation
5 business days for computer-based exams
10 business days for paper-based exams
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:
