LanguageCert International ESOL for Schools A1

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LanguageCert ESOL for Schools A1

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:

• Leads to two separate certificates: Written and Spoken

Both exams can be taken together or independently of each other

Written exam:

• Paper-based or computer-based

Duration 1 hour 40 minutes

Spoken exam:

• Face-to-face

• Duration 6 minutes

At A1 level, candidates can:

• use familiar everyday language and very basic expressions.

• interact in a basic manner.

*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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Test Centre exams

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Key features

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).

Exam format

Paper-based / Computer based 1 hours & 40 minutes

LanguageCert language exams - listening

Listening

20 minutes

LanguageCert language exams - reading and writing

Reading & Writing

1 hours & 20 minutes uninterrupted

Listening

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

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: 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

Writing

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

Results, certificates and digital badges

Statement of Result (SoR) & e-certificate sent by email or through the Test Centre;

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.

Official practice material

Download

Books

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

LanguageCert International ESOL Preliminary A1, ISBN: 9789963273898

Global ELT

Succeed in LanguageCert Preliminary CEFR Level A1 Audio CDs, ISBN: 9781781645956
Succeed in LanguageCert Preliminary CEFR Level A1 Self-Study Edition, ISBN: 9781781645925
Succeed in LanguageCert Preliminary CEFR Level A1 Student's Book, ISBN: 9781781645932
Succeed in LanguageCert Preliminary CEFR Level A1 Teacher's Book, ISBN: 9781781645949

Key features

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.

Exam format

Face-to-face

LanguageCert language exams - speaking

Speaking

6 minutes

Speaking

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

Results, certificates and digital badges

Statement of Result (SoR) & e-certificate sent by email or through the Test Centre;

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.

Official practice material

Download

Books

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

LanguageCert International ESOL Preliminary A1, ISBN: 9789963273898

Global ELT

Succeed in LanguageCert Preliminary CEFR Level A1 Audio CDs, ISBN: 9781781645956
Succeed in LanguageCert Preliminary CEFR Level A1 Self-Study Edition, ISBN: 9781781645925
Succeed in LanguageCert Preliminary CEFR Level A1 Student's Book, ISBN: 9781781645932
Succeed in LanguageCert Preliminary CEFR Level A1 Teacher's Book, ISBN: 9781781645949

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