- 40 questions
- 40 minutes
- Marked out of 9
It involves listening to recordings and then answering questions about the recordings. The questions can have different formats, such as multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank.
- 40 questions
- 60 minutes
- Marked out of 9
This test requires reading several texts and then answering questions related to the texts. Again, the questions can have different formats: "True, False, Not Given", associating titles to certain paragraphs of the text.
- 3 parts
- 11 to 14 minutes
- Marked out of 9
The speaking section takes the form of an interview between the candidate and an examiner. This section lasts between 11 and 14 minutes and is fully recorded.
Part 1 — 4 to 5 minutes: The examiner will ask you a series of general questions about yourself and familiar topics such as your home, family, work or studies, interests...
Part 2 — 3 minutes: You will be given a handout detailing a particular topic you will be asked to talk about. You will have one minute to prepare, then you will be required to speak for two minutes continuously. The examiner will then ask you two questions on the same topic.
Part 3 — 4 to 5 minutes: You will be questioned at greater length on the topic covered in Part 2. The questions asked by the examiner will give you the opportunity to talk about more abstract ideas and topics.
- 2 tasks
- 60 minutes
- Marked out of 9
The written expression test consists of two different exercises, both of which must be completed within the 60 minutes allotted to this section:
Task 1 - Candidates will have a write a letter to get information or explain a situation. This letter will be a response to a given situation. Candidates will be asked to provide a personal answer using an informal, neutral or formal style (depending on the recipient of the letter). Situations are related to daily life (accommodation, work, societal topic…).
Task 2 - Candidates are required to write on the given topic using a neutral or semi-formal style. The response should be presented in the form of a discourse giving information on a problem, argument or point of view.
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