International ESOL A2 Access

Listening

Part 1: 7 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Listen twice to match 7 short sentences 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 sentences

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 questions (a form with 6 headings)
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: 6 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: 7 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Choose the correct multiple choice option for the corresponding statement

Writing

Part 1: 30 – 50 words (communicate ideas or basic information)
Task: Write a letter on a given topic

Part 2: 30 – 50 words (short simple text for an intended audience)
Task: Write a letter, card, postcard or message

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 1 minute
• Answer follow-up questions