Language Cert International Exam ESOL (Listening, Reading, Writing) – the “Written Exam”

Introduction

Students interested in studying abroad, regardless of applying to international education programs, and enhancing their career opportunities frequently require demonstrating their proficiency in the English language. The universities, colleges and immigration authorities make it a requirement that the applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English. The LanguageCert International ESOL examination is one of the English proficiency tests that are now available in Pakistan and internationally recognized. LanguageCert ESOL tests a student ability in English language using four crucial skills:

• Listening
• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking

The skills are required in academic learning, professional communication and in daily interaction skills in English speaking situations. The test is based on the Common European Framework of Reference of languages (CEFR), indicating levels of language skills at beginner and advanced. The ESOL exams of LanguageCert are of two sections: Life Skills: WRW (Listening, Reading, Writing).

• Spoken Exam (Speaking)

In the recent past, authorised LanguageCert testing centres have began to be launched in Pakistan and hence students are able to now take this internationally recognised test without the need to travel to different countries. At Adroit Education, there is professional guidance and systematic preparation of the LanguageCert ESOL exam to the students. Our institute offers training, mock tests, and speaking practice as well as exam booking services to ensure that students are well prepared.

LanguageCert International ESOL Exam What is the LanguageCert International ESOL Exam?

LanguageCert International ESOL is an acronym of English to Speakers of Other Languages. It is an internationally known English language qualification that is offered to people whose native language is not English. The exam evaluates the ability of the candidates to:

• Understand spoken English
• Reading and comprehension of written communication.
• Communicate well through writing.
• Speak effective spoken English.

Such competencies are required to study at foreign universities, to work in the multinational workplace, and to interact with individuals of other nationalities. The tests of the examinations in LanguageCert ESOL are corresponding to the CEFR language proficiency frameworks, which guarantee that the language knowledge is measured on the basis of the internationally accepted standards. The test has two major sections:

• Written Examination
  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writing
• Spoken Examination
  • Speaking

The importance of LanguageCert ESOL to Students.

The knowledge of English language is significant to students intending to study in foreign countries. In order to be accepted in most universities and immigration bodies, it is important that the applicants are able to speak and comprehend English. LanguageCert ESOL offers a convenient and valid method of assessing English language proficiency of students. Key benefits include:

• International certificate of English language.
• Recognized in most institutions across the world.
• Recommended in study visa applications as well as university admission.
• Available options to schedule exams.
• It can be done in paper and computer versions.
• Exam structure that is friendly to the students.
• Rapid performance and accreditation.

Organization of the LanguageCert ESOL Examination:

The LanguageCert ESOL test is an evaluation of the four English language core skills based on two exams.

• Written Exam
  • Listening skills
  • Reading skills
  • Writing ability
• Spoken Exam
  • The oral test tests the oral communication skills by interviewing a LanguageCert examiner.

Listening, Reading, Writing LanguageCert Written Exam.

The written test measures the listening, reading, and writing capacities of a candidate by involving him in interesting activities that are founded on practical situations. Candidates may:

• Listen to conversations
• T- Read news
• perceive/read/understand articles or news reports.
• Write responses or letters
• Allocate time to write short responses to many letters.

The level of difficulty will be determined by the level of qualification in CEFR chosen by the candidate.

• Listening part- 26 questions.
• Reading section – 26 questions
• Writing section – 2 tasks

Exam Duration About 2.5 hours according to level of exam. Each question will be of similar marks.

• Listening – 50
• Reading – 50
• Writing – 50
• Total Maximum Score – 150

In LanguageCert Spoken Exam (Speaking):

The LanguageCert Spoken Exam assesses verbal communication skills of an applicant in the English language. The test is in the form of a discussion with a LanguageCert examiner.

• Personal interests and hobbies.
• Visiting friends in their social events.
• Expressing opinions
• Discussion of real life situations.

Speaking Exam Duration About 15 minutes according to the level of exams.

CEFR Framework LanguageCert ESOL Levels.

• A1 – Beginner
• A2 – Elementary
• B1 – Intermediate
• B2 – Upper Intermediate
• C1 – Advanced
• C2 – Proficiency

Summary

LanguageCert ESOL is a worldwide-known English language proficiency test that is aimed at students that have to prove their communicative abilities in English.

• The exam assesses the listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.
• Certificates will assist in studying abroad and visa applications.