Listening

Part 1: 7 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task:

• Listen twice to 7 short sentences between 2 speakers, 1 being a formal conversation

Part 2: 6 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task:

• Listen twice to 3 short conversations between 2 speakers to identify: topic, purpose, context, speakers, gist, relationship between speakers, roles, functions, attitudes, feeling and opinions. Choose the appropriate response for each question

Part 3: 7 questions (write notes on the message pad based on the information in the recording)
Task:

• Listen twice to the recording to identify specific information
• Jot down answers consisting of 1 to 3 words

Part 4: 6 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task:

• Listen twice to a discussion to identify gist, examples, fact, opinion, contrast, purpose, key ideas, attitude, cause and effect
• Choose the appropriate response for each question

Reading

Part 1: 5 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task:

• 5 short texts each with 1 gap testing layout, lexis, cohesive devices, coherence
• Choose the appropriate response for each question

Part 2: 6 multiple choice options to fill in an incomplete text (1 option is a distractor)
Task:

• Choose the appropriate sentence for each gap in the text

Part 3: 7 questions (4 texts provide the answers to 7 questions)
Task:

• Read the 4 short texts, e.g. email, article, advert, etc. and choose which text answers which question

Part 4: 8 questions (requiring short answers of 1 to 3 words)
Task:

• A continuous text: narrative, descriptive, expository, biographical, instructive

Writing

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

Exam format – SPOKEN

Speaking – 12 mins

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: • 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

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.

Official practice material – WRITTEN

Download:

• Practice Paper 1
• Practice Paper 2 
• Practice Paper 3
• Practice Paper 6
• Answer sheet
• Qualification Overview
• Qualification Handbook Listening, Reading & Writing

Official practice material – SPOKEN

Download:

• Practice Paper 1
• Practice Paper 2
• Practice Paper 3
• Practice Paper 6
• Qualification Overview
• Qualification Handbook Speaking 
• Assessing Speaking Performance

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