Free LANGUAGECERT ESOL SELT B1 practice
LANGUAGECERT ESOL SELT B1 is a one-to-one speaking and listening test with an examiner, in four parts, lasting 11 to 13 minutes. The pass mark is 60 out of 100. Try each part below, then take the free live languagecert b1 test.
Part 1: questions about you
The examiner asks for your name, how to spell your family name and where you're from, then asks questions on everyday topics. At B1 they expect reasons and opinions, not one-word answers.
Part 2: role play
Two short role plays with the examiner, about two turns each. In the first the examiner starts; in the second you start.
Part 3: picture discussion
You and the examiner look at a sheet of pictures and talk about the options to plan or decide something together, for about two and a half minutes.
Part 4a: listening
The examiner plays a short talk twice. You have ten seconds to read three questions first, can make notes, and answer the questions out loud.
Part 4b: long turn
After 30 seconds to make notes, you talk on your own about a topic linked to the Part 4a talk, then answer a few follow-up questions.