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Escucha la siguiente conversación y contesta la pregunta. [Transcript] '¿Has visto las noticias esta mañana? —No, ¿qué ha pasado? —Han cortado la calle Mayor por las obras del metro. Tardarán tres semanas. —¡Qué fastidio! Y yo que tengo que ir al dentista el martes por allí. —Puedes ir en metro y salir en la parada de Colón, que está cerca.' Why has Calle Mayor been closed?

Because of road maintenance

Because of an accident

Because of metro construction works

Because of a street market

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Key Facts: LanguageCert USAL esPro Spanish Exam

LanguageCert USAL esPro Spanish is a single progressive A1–C2 paper exam; a score of 0–100 maps to a CEFR level certificate — no separate level registration needed.

Sample LanguageCert USAL esPro Spanish Practice Questions

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1Lee el siguiente texto y contesta la pregunta. 'Hola, me llamo Ana. Tengo veinte años y soy estudiante. Me gusta mucho leer y escuchar música. Los fines de semana, salgo con mis amigos o voy al cine.' What does Ana do on weekends?

A.She studies at the library

B.She goes out with friends or to the cinema

C.She listens to music alone at home

D.She reads books all day

Explanation: Ana says 'Los fines de semana, salgo con mis amigos o voy al cine,' meaning she goes out with her friends or goes to the cinema at weekends. This is a basic A1-level detail comprehension question.

2Lee el siguiente aviso y contesta la pregunta. 'La cafetería del edificio abre de lunes a viernes de 8:00 a 16:00. Los sábados está cerrada. Se pueden hacer pedidos por teléfono con dos horas de antelación.' When is the cafeteria closed?

A.Every day after 16:00

B.On Saturdays

C.On weekends

D.On Sundays and Mondays

Explanation: The notice states 'Los sábados está cerrada,' meaning it is closed on Saturdays. The cafeteria is open Monday to Friday; only Saturdays are explicitly mentioned as a closure day.

3Lee el siguiente mensaje y contesta la pregunta. 'Hola Carlos, ¿puedes venir a mi casa el sábado a las seis de la tarde? Vamos a celebrar el cumpleaños de mi hermana. Habrá tarta y música. ¡No olvides traer un regalo! Un abrazo, Marta' What is the purpose of the meeting on Saturday?

A.To celebrate a friend's graduation

B.To celebrate Marta's sister's birthday

C.To have a music concert at home

D.To share a meal with the family

Explanation: The message clearly states 'Vamos a celebrar el cumpleaños de mi hermana' (we are going to celebrate my sister's birthday). This is an A1/A2 level reading task about understanding the purpose of a simple invitation.

4Lee el siguiente texto y contesta la pregunta. 'El mercado municipal está situado en el centro de la ciudad. Tiene más de cien puestos donde se venden frutas, verduras, carne, pescado y productos locales. Está abierto todos los días excepto los domingos. Los martes y jueves hay ofertas especiales.' On which days are there special offers at the market?

A.On Mondays and Wednesdays

B.On Tuesdays and Thursdays

C.Every day except Sunday

D.On weekends only

Explanation: The text says 'Los martes y jueves hay ofertas especiales' — special offers are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is an A2-level scanning task.

5Lee el siguiente artículo y contesta la pregunta. 'El ayuntamiento ha anunciado la construcción de un nuevo parque en el barrio norte de la ciudad. El proyecto costará dos millones de euros y tardará ocho meses en completarse. Los vecinos podrán disfrutar del parque a partir del próximo año. Incluirá zonas verdes, una pista de skate y un área de juegos para niños.' How long will the construction of the park take?

A.Two years

B.Eight months

C.One year

D.Eight weeks

Explanation: The article states 'tardará ocho meses en completarse,' meaning the construction will take eight months to complete. This is an A2/B1 task requiring scanning for numerical data.

6Lee el siguiente texto y contesta la pregunta. 'Para solicitar la tarjeta de biblioteca, los ciudadanos deben presentar su documento de identidad y un comprobante de domicilio. El proceso es gratuito. La tarjeta puede usarse en cualquier biblioteca municipal y también permite descargar libros electrónicos de forma ilimitada.' What documents are needed to apply for the library card?

A.A passport and proof of employment

B.An identity document and proof of address

C.A student card and a photograph

D.Only an identity document

Explanation: The text says 'deben presentar su documento de identidad y un comprobante de domicilio' — applicants need an identity document AND proof of address. Both are required.

7Lee el siguiente texto y contesta la pregunta. 'Raquel trabaja como traductora desde hace cinco años. Le gusta su trabajo porque puede hacerlo desde casa y tiene horario flexible. Sin embargo, admite que a veces se siente sola y echa de menos el contacto con compañeros de trabajo. Por eso, una vez a la semana va a trabajar a una biblioteca.' Why does Raquel sometimes go to work at a library?

A.Because she needs access to reference books for translations

B.Because she cannot connect to the internet at home

C.Because she misses contact with other people

D.Because her clients meet her there

Explanation: The text explains that Raquel 'echa de menos el contacto con compañeros de trabajo' (misses contact with colleagues), and for that reason she goes to the library once a week. This is a B1-level inference and cause-effect task.

8Lee el siguiente artículo y contesta la pregunta. 'Cada vez más jóvenes en España deciden no comprar un coche propio. Prefieren usar el transporte público o las aplicaciones de coches compartidos. Las razones principales son el alto coste del mantenimiento y la preocupación por el medioambiente. Según una encuesta reciente, el 64% de los jóvenes entre 18 y 30 años considera que tener coche propio no es necesario para tener buena calidad de vida.' According to the article, what percentage of young people consider owning a car unnecessary for a good quality of life?

A.46%

B.36%

C.64%

D.74%

Explanation: The article states 'el 64% de los jóvenes entre 18 y 30 años considera que tener coche propio no es necesario.' This is a B1 scanning-for-statistics task.

9Lee el siguiente correo electrónico y contesta la pregunta. 'Estimado señor López, me pongo en contacto con usted para confirmar nuestra cita del próximo miércoles a las diez de la mañana. Si necesita cambiar la hora o el día, por favor hágamelo saber antes del lunes. De lo contrario, le esperamos en nuestra oficina central. Un saludo, Paula Gómez, Departamento de Recursos Humanos' What should Mr López do if he needs to change the appointment?

A.Call the HR department on Wednesday morning

B.Email Paula Gómez after Monday

C.Let Paula know before Monday

D.Visit the central office before Wednesday

Explanation: The email says 'por favor hágamelo saber antes del lunes' — Mr López must let Paula know before Monday if he needs to reschedule. This is a B1 formal-communication task.

10Lee el siguiente extracto de un artículo y contesta la pregunta. 'El estrés laboral es uno de los problemas más comunes en la sociedad moderna. Los expertos recomiendan establecer límites claros entre el tiempo de trabajo y el tiempo personal, practicar ejercicio físico con regularidad y dormir al menos siete horas diarias. También destacan la importancia de hablar con un profesional cuando los síntomas persisten más de dos semanas.' What do experts recommend when symptoms last more than two weeks?

A.Taking a holiday from work

B.Sleeping more than eight hours

C.Talking to a professional

D.Doing intense physical exercise

Explanation: The article says 'destacan la importancia de hablar con un profesional cuando los síntomas persisten más de dos semanas.' The recommendation for persistent symptoms is to consult a professional.

About the LanguageCert USAL esPro Spanish Exam

The LanguageCert USAL esPro Spanish is a single progressive examination covering all CEFR levels from A1 to C2, jointly developed by LanguageCert (part of the PeopleCert Group) and the Universidad de Salamanca. Unlike level-specific certificates such as DELE or SIELE, the esPro exam is designed for candidates at any proficiency level: a single paper assesses all levels simultaneously, and the score (0–100) is mapped to the appropriate CEFR level to determine the certificate awarded. The exam tests two receptive skills: Listening Comprehension (50 minutes, 50 questions) and Reading Comprehension (60 minutes, 60 questions), with grammar and vocabulary integrated into the Reading section via gapped-sentence tasks. All questions are multiple-choice or matching format. Items increase in complexity from A1 basics to C2 abstract academic and literary language. A certificate is awarded to any candidate scoring 10 or above, making the exam accessible to early learners while also certifying advanced proficiency.

Questions

110 scored questions

Time Limit

Listening Comprehension: 50 minutes; Reading Comprehension: 60 minutes. Total paper time approximately 110 minutes.

Passing Score

No pass/fail — the exam is scored 0–100 and the result is mapped to a CEFR level (A1–C2). Any score of 10 or above earns a certificate at the corresponding CEFR level. There is no single threshold score; the awarded level reflects where the candidate performed on the CEFR scale.

Exam Fee

pending (set by authorised LanguageCert examination centres; varies by country and centre — contact your nearest centre for current pricing) (LanguageCert (PeopleCert Group), in academic partnership with Universidad de Salamanca (USAL).)

LanguageCert USAL esPro Spanish Exam Content Outline

45%

Listening Comprehension

50 questions in 50 minutes based on audio recordings of increasing length and difficulty: A1/A2 short dialogues and announcements, B1/B2 interviews and news segments, and C1/C2 academic lectures and complex debates. All items use MCQ format with 3–4 options.

55%

Reading Comprehension and Grammar/Vocabulary

60 questions in 60 minutes covering short texts (notices, signs, messages), medium articles and reports, and extended academic or literary passages. Grammar and vocabulary are tested through gapped-sentence cloze tasks embedded in the section. Items use MCQ (3–4 options) and matching formats across all CEFR levels.

How to Pass the LanguageCert USAL esPro Spanish Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: No pass/fail — the exam is scored 0–100 and the result is mapped to a CEFR level (A1–C2). Any score of 10 or above earns a certificate at the corresponding CEFR level. There is no single threshold score; the awarded level reflects where the candidate performed on the CEFR scale.
Exam length: 110 questions
Time limit: Listening Comprehension: 50 minutes; Reading Comprehension: 60 minutes. Total paper time approximately 110 minutes.
Exam fee: pending (set by authorised LanguageCert examination centres; varies by country and centre — contact your nearest centre for current pricing)

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LanguageCert USAL esPro Spanish Study Tips from Top Performers

1Because the esPro is progressive, practise at YOUR goal CEFR level rather than working through all items uniformly — spend the most time on the difficulty band that represents one level above your current comfort zone.

2For Listening, practise with authentic Spanish audio at increasing complexity: start with RTVE Radio news summaries (B1/B2) and progress to academic podcast episodes or university lectures (C1/C2).

3For Reading, build stamina by reading one full-length Spanish newspaper article or opinion column per day — sources like El País, El Mundo, or La Vanguardia provide text at B2/C1 level with vocabulary annotations online.

4Grammar/vocabulary items in the esPro test both isolated structures and register awareness — review ser vs. estar, indicative vs. subjunctive triggers, and formal prepositional phrases (en virtud de, con referencia a) for higher-level sections.

5Use the progressive item ordering to self-diagnose: if you answer all A1–B1 items correctly but miss most B2–C1 items, you are likely at B1 and should focus preparation at that transition zone.

6Download the official LanguageCert sample paper from the LanguageCert website to see the exact layout and item numbering — the esPro section order and item density differ from DELE and other level-specific tests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LanguageCert USAL esPro Spanish exam?

The esPro Spanish is a single progressive paper exam jointly developed by LanguageCert (PeopleCert) and the Universidad de Salamanca that assesses Spanish proficiency across all CEFR levels from A1 to C2 in one sitting. The score (0–100) determines the CEFR level certificate awarded.

How is the LanguageCert USAL esPro Spanish scored?

There is no fixed pass mark. Candidates receive a score from 0 to 100, which is then mapped to a CEFR level (A1 through C2). Any score of 10 or above earns an official certificate at the corresponding level. A score below 10 means no certificate is awarded.

How many questions are in the official exam?

The official esPro Spanish exam contains 110 receptive-section items: 50 Listening Comprehension questions (50 minutes) and 60 Reading Comprehension questions (60 minutes). Grammar and vocabulary items are included within the Reading section.

Do I need to choose a level before registering for the esPro exam?

No. Unlike level-specific exams such as DELE B1 or DELE B2, the esPro is a single unified paper covering all levels. You register for one exam regardless of your proficiency level. The level you are awarded depends on your performance score.

Who administers the LanguageCert USAL esPro Spanish exam?

The exam is administered by LanguageCert, part of the PeopleCert Group, in academic partnership with the Universidad de Salamanca (USAL). Exams are delivered through authorised LanguageCert examination centres worldwide.

How does this practice set relate to the official exam?

This free practice set contains 100 questions mirroring the official format: 40 reading comprehension, 40 listening comprehension (represented as transcripts), and 20 grammar/vocabulary items. The official exam has 110 receptive questions. Use these questions to build familiarity with item types and to identify your strongest and weakest CEFR-level performance areas.