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Key Facts: LanguageCert A2 Access Exam
LanguageCert International ESOL A2 Access is mapped to level A2 of the CEFR, an elementary level of English.
The A2 Access Written exam lasts 1 hour 40 minutes and tests Listening, Reading and Writing.
A2 Access Listening has 4 parts worth 26 marks, with mainly three-option multiple-choice tasks.
A2 Access Reading has 4 parts worth 26 marks, using gap-fill, matching and multiple-choice comprehension.
The Written exam is marked out of 150, with 75 needed for a Pass and 101 for a High Pass.
A2 Access is delivered paper-based, computer-based, or online with remote live proctoring.
Listening and Reading have no minimum section thresholds, so strong scores can offset weaker areas.
LanguageCert is a business name of PeopleCert Qualifications Ltd, registered in London, United Kingdom.
LanguageCert International ESOL A2 Access is an elementary (CEFR A2) English exam from PeopleCert, with a 1-hour-40-minute Written exam testing Listening, Reading and Writing marked out of 150 (75 to pass), plus a separate Spoken certificate.
Sample LanguageCert A2 Access Practice Questions
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1You hear: "The meeting starts at half past nine." What time does the meeting start?
2You hear: "Take the second street on the left and the shop is next to the bank." Which place is mentioned as being beside the shop?
3You hear: "My phone number is oh seven seven, double two, five nine one." Which number is correct?
4You hear: "She bought a red jacket and a blue scarf." What colour is the jacket?
5You hear: "The train leaves from platform six, not platform sixteen." Which platform is correct?
6You hear: "We need milk, bread and some eggs from the supermarket." Which item is NOT on the list?
7You hear: "The film is on at the cinema on Friday evening." When is the film on?
8You hear someone spell a name: "It's Clarke - C-L-A-R-K-E." How is the name spelt?
9You hear: "The library is open until eight o'clock on weekdays." Until what time is the library open on weekdays?
10You hear: "Our new house has three bedrooms and a small garden." How many bedrooms does the house have?
About the LanguageCert A2 Access Exam
LanguageCert International ESOL A2 Access is an elementary English qualification mapped to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It is offered as two independent certificates: a Written exam covering Listening, Reading and Writing, and a separate Spoken exam covering Speaking. The Written exam lasts 1 hour 40 minutes and is delivered paper-based, computer-based, or online with remote live proctoring. Listening and Reading each carry 26 marks and use mainly multiple-choice and matching tasks, while Writing adds two short tasks worth 24 marks. The whole Written exam is marked out of 150, with 75 needed for a Pass and 101 for a High Pass. At A2, candidates can understand frequent everyday expressions, communicate in simple routine tasks, and read short familiar texts such as notices, messages and short letters.
Exam sponsor: LanguageCert, a business name of PeopleCert Qualifications Ltd. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
1 hour 40 minutes for the full Written exam: about 20 minutes for Listening and 1 hour 20 minutes for Reading and Writing combined, with no break between them.
Passing Score
Written exam marked out of 150: Pass 75-100, High Pass 101-150, Fail 0-74. No minimum mark is required in any single section.
Exam / Certification Fees
About £58 (UK) or €63 for the Written exam in 2026; the Spoken exam is priced separately and a combined Written plus Spoken package costs around €126.
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Listening Part 1 - Matching
Match 7 short spoken sentences to the correct picture, number, spelling or symbol, choosing from three options after listening twice.
Listening Part 2 - Choosing the best reply
Choose the most natural functional reply to each of 7 short spoken sentences, such as accepting offers or answering questions.
Listening Part 3 - Short conversations
Identify topic, purpose, context, gist, relationship, feeling or opinion in 6 short two-speaker conversations heard twice.
Reading Part 1 - Gap-fill
Choose the correct word for a gap in each of 6 short texts such as labels, lists and notices, testing vocabulary and grammar.
Reading Part 2 - Text completion
Complete a text with 6 gaps using correct linking words and phrases, with one extra distractor option that is not used.
Reading Part 3 - Matching
Match 7 questions to the correct short text, identifying which notice, message or advert answers each question.
Reading Part 4 - Comprehension
Answer 7 multiple-choice questions about one continuous text, testing detail, reason, feeling and main idea.
Preparing for the LanguageCert A2 Access Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Written exam marked out of 150: Pass 75-100, High Pass 101-150, Fail 0-74. No minimum mark is required in any single section.
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 1 hour 40 minutes for the full Written exam: about 20 minutes for Listening and 1 hour 20 minutes for Reading and Writing combined, with no break between them.
- Exam / certification fees: About £58 (UK) or €63 for the Written exam in 2026; the Spoken exam is priced separately and a combined Written plus Spoken package costs around €126. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
LanguageCert A2 Access: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What level is LanguageCert A2 Access?
A2 Access is an elementary qualification mapped to level A2 of the CEFR. It shows you can handle simple, routine, everyday situations in English and understand short familiar texts, sitting between A1 Preliminary and B1 Achiever.
What is in the LanguageCert A2 Access Written exam?
The Written exam tests Listening (26 marks, 4 parts), Reading (26 marks, 4 parts) and Writing (2 tasks, 24 marks). Listening and Reading use mainly multiple-choice and matching tasks, and the exam lasts 1 hour 40 minutes.
What is the pass mark for A2 Access?
The Written exam is marked out of 150. A score of 75-100 is a Pass and 101-150 is a High Pass, while 0-74 is a Fail. There are no minimum thresholds for individual sections.
How much does LanguageCert A2 Access cost?
In 2026 the Written exam costs about £58 in the UK or around €63 in euro markets. The separate Spoken exam is priced similarly, and a combined Written plus Spoken package is roughly €126; prices vary by country and test centre.
How is A2 Access delivered?
You can take A2 Access paper-based or computer-based at an approved test centre, or online from home with remote live proctoring. The Written and Spoken exams are separate certificates that can be taken together or on different days.
Is the LanguageCert A2 Access exam still available in 2026?
Yes. LanguageCert International ESOL A2 Access is fully active in 2026, with current practice papers and the same Written and Spoken structure, administered worldwide by LanguageCert (PeopleCert).