LanguageCert International ESOL
A2 Access
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:
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Leads to two separate certificates: Written and Spoken
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Both exams can be taken together or independently of each other
Written exam:
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Paper-based/computer-based at approved Test Centres or Online with remote, live proctoring
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Duration 1 hour 40 minutes
Spoken exam:
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Face-to-face or Online with a live interlocutor
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Duration 9 minutes
At A2 level, candidates can:
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use everyday language and expressions related to personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment etc.

Key features
Exam Level
Exam Format
Pass Mark
Skills
Grade Boundaries
A2
Written (Paper-based, Computer-based or Online with live proctoring)
Spoken (Face-to-face or Online with live invigilation)
Written: 50% (75/150)
Spoken: 50% (25/50)
Written (Listening, Reading, Writing)
Spoken (Speaking)
Candidate are awarded High Pass, Pass or Fail
High Pass
101-150/150 (Written)
38-50/50 (Spoken)
Pass
75-100/150 (Written)
25-37/50 (Spoken)
Fail
0-74/150 (Written)
0-24/50 (Spoken)
Exam format
Listening: 20 minutes
Reading & Writing: 80 minutes
Speaking: 9 minutes
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 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 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
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: 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: 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
SPEAKING
Part 1:
Task:
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Give and spell name
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State country of origin
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Answer 5 questions
Part 2:
Task:
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2 or 3 situations are presented by the interlocutor
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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:
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Candidates are given 30 seconds preparation time
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Talk about a topic provided by the interlocutor for 1 minute
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Answer follow-up questions