A2 Written
Exam format
Paper-based 1 hour & 40 minutes
Listening
20 mins
Reading & Writing
1 hour & 20 mins uninterrupted
Computer-based 1 hour & 40 minutes
Listening
20 mins
Reading & Writing
1 hour & 20 mins uninterrupted
Online 1 hour & 40 minutes
Listening
20 mins
Reading & Writing
1 hour & 20 mins 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 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: 4 30 - 50 words (communicate ideas or basic information)
Task: Write a letter on a given topic
Part 2: 2:30 - 50 words (short simple text for an intended audience)
Task: Write a letter, card, postcard or message
A2 Spoken
Exam format
Face-to-face
Speaking
9 minsOnline
Speaking
9 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: 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