Speaking

Part 1 : Interview
Task: 

• Candidates discuss themes such as their background, education, job, studies, career plans and personal interests

Part 2 : Presentation
Task:

• Candidates give a short presentation for 1 minute about a work-related topic
• They choose from 1 of 3 topics provided by the examiner
• They have 1 minute to read the 3 topics, choose 1 and make some notes
• The examiner will ask candidates a question after they have finished speaking

Part 3 : Information exchange and discussion
Task:

• Candidates role-play a situation with the examiner before discussing a similar topic
• They have 1 minute to read the instructions given to them by the examiner
• The purpose of the test is to demonstrate Spanish ability and not topic knowledge

Statement of Result (SoR) & e-certificate are sent by email or through the Test Centre in 10 business days

Digital badges are available on the same day as results.

Hard-copy certificates are sent either to the candidate or to the Test Centre shortly after results are released.

Test Reports displaying the candidate’s overall score, as well as a breakdown of scores for each skill are released upon completing the exam.

CEFR A1

• Can understand simple phone messages.
• Can follow short simple written instructions especially if they contain pictures.
• Can pass on simple messages of a routine kind.
• Can write a simple routine request to a colleague.
  
  

CEFR A2

• Can use the telephone for simple messages.
• Can state and understand simple messages or instructions.
• Can deal with clients by asking and responding to simple questions.
• Can write simple messages and letters following a standard model.

CEFR B1

• Can use the telephone for routine messages (e.g. arrangements for a meeting).
• Can understand routine letters and information about familiar products or services.
• Can deal with clients on routine matters (e.g. taking orders) and engage in limited conversation (e.g. talking about personal interests).
• Can write factual messages and routine letters, if work is checked.
  
  

CEFR B2

• Can use the telephone with good understanding.
• Can understand most reports and non-routine letters, with dictionary help.
• Can deal with clients and resolve most problems in their own field.
• Can write more complex messages and non-routine factual letters, if work is checked.
  
  
  

CEFR C1

• Can use the telephone for most purposes.
• Can understand quickly most letters and documents, with some dictionary help.
• Can deal with clients effectively, handling matters outside their own field.
• Can write most letters and reports with few errors

CEFR C2

• Can use the telephone persuasively and effectively.
• Can understand all but the most specialised letters and documents.
• Can put points persuasively when dealing with clients, and speak effectively and at length in meetings.
• Can write most kinds of letters and reports and take dictation on non-routine matters.

Download

• Practice Paper 1
• Handbook for Candidates (English version)
• Handbook for Candidates (Spanish version)