a1 selt LanguageCert International ESOL (Speaking & Listening)

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A1 (Speaking & Listening) is a two-skills exam in English, aligned to A1 CEFR level.

About LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A1 (Speaking & Listening) exam
  • It is a short online conversation with a live interlocutor
  • It lasts 8-9 minutes
  • Each candidate is examined individually
  • Topics and tasks are based on practical experience

After your exam you will receive a Test Report that shows your score and your unique reference number (URN). If you have met the score required for your UK visa, your need to include your URN in your visa application.
LanguageCert International ESOL A1 (Speaking & Listening) is accepted for the following UK visa types:

  • Further Leave to Remain:
  • Family life as a partner of a settled person (Spouse/Partner)
  • Family life as a parent (Parent of a dependent)
  • Representative of an Overseas Business visa    
  • Tier 2 (Sportsperson) visa

Exam Duration Speaking & Listening 8-9 minutes

Personal information: Responding on questions on familiar matters.

  • Situational role plays: Initiating and responding appropriately in social situations.
  • Exchanging information: Exchanging information around a given image / set of images.
  • Listen and Respond: Answering questions on a short monologue delivered by the interlocutor.
  • Long turn: Delivering a short, uninterrupted talk on a relevant topic, provided by the interlocutor.