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Key Facts: LanguageCert ESOL B2 Communicator Exam

LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator is a CEFR B2 English qualification with a Written exam (Listening, Reading, Writing, 150 marks, pass at 75) and a separate 13-minute Spoken exam, recognised for study, work and migration.

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1In Listening Part 1 you hear an unfinished conversation. Speaker A says: "I'm really sorry I'm late — the traffic was terrible." Which response most appropriately continues the conversation?
A.Don't worry, we've only just started.
B.Yes, I am very late today.
C.The traffic is a kind of road.
D.No, thank you, I'm fine.
Explanation: In Listening Part 1 you choose the most natural and appropriate response that continues each conversation. A reassuring "Don't worry, we've only just started" is the pragmatically correct reply to an apology for being late. B2 candidates must recognise functional language such as apologising and reassuring.
2You hear: "Would you mind giving me a hand with these boxes?" Which response most appropriately completes the exchange?
A.Yes, I would mind it very much.
B.Not at all — where would you like them?
C.My hand is feeling much better now.
D.The boxes are made of cardboard.
Explanation: "Would you mind...?" is a polite request, and "Not at all" signals willing agreement followed by a helpful question. Recognising that "not at all" means "yes, I'll help" tests the B2 ability to interpret indirect polite forms. The appropriate response also offers practical follow-up.
3You hear: "I was thinking of taking up the guitar, but I'm not sure I'll have the time." Which response best continues the conversation?
A.No, I have never taken anything up.
B.The guitar has six strings, usually.
C.Why not start with just ten minutes a day?
D.You took the guitar up the stairs?
Explanation: The speaker expresses a tentative plan and a worry about time, so the natural reply offers a practical suggestion that addresses the time concern. B2 listeners must respond to the underlying hesitation, not just the surface words. Offering a small, manageable start directly engages with the doubt expressed.
4You hear in a formal exchange: "I'm afraid the manager isn't available at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?" Which response is most appropriate?
A.A message is a piece of information.
B.No, the manager is always available.
C.I am not afraid of the manager.
D.Yes, could you ask her to call me back, please?
Explanation: This is a polite formal offer, so the appropriate reply accepts it and gives a clear instruction. B2 candidates must match register: the reply is polite and practical. Recognising "I'm afraid" as a softener, not literal fear, is also tested here.
5You hear: "Honestly, I'd rather not go to the party if you don't mind." Which response shows correct understanding of the speaker's meaning?
A.That's fine — we can do something quieter instead.
B.Great, I'll see you at the party tonight!
C.You would rather go than not go, then?
D.The party is on Saturday evening.
Explanation: "I'd rather not" politely declines, so the appropriate reply accepts the refusal and offers an alternative. B2 listeners must process "would rather not" as a preference against an action. The cooperative response respects the stated preference.
6You hear: "Do you happen to know whether the museum is open on Mondays?" Which response is the most appropriate continuation?
A.Yes, I happen to be a museum.
B.I think it's closed on Mondays, actually.
C.Mondays come after Sundays.
D.No, I don't want to go to the museum.
Explanation: "Do you happen to know whether..." is a softened indirect question seeking information, so the natural reply provides the requested information. B2 candidates must recognise the polite indirect question form. The answer directly addresses opening hours.
7You hear: "I can't believe how expensive everything's got lately." Which response best continues the conversation naturally?
A.Believe is the opposite of doubt.
B.Yes, everything is very cheap these days.
C.I know — even a coffee costs a fortune now.
D.No, I have never been to a lately.
Explanation: The speaker complains about rising prices, so the natural reply agrees and adds a supporting example. B2 listeners respond to the speaker's attitude with shared sentiment. Adding the example of coffee shows genuine engagement with the complaint.
8You hear: "You couldn't lend me your charger for a minute, could you?" Which response is most appropriate?
A.Yes, I could not lend it to you at all.
B.No, I have never lent anyone anything.
C.A charger is used to charge devices.
D.Sure, here you go — just give it back before lunch.
Explanation: "You couldn't... could you?" is a tentative polite request expecting a helpful reply. The appropriate response grants the request and adds a light condition. B2 candidates must interpret the negative-question request form as politeness rather than refusal.
9You hear: "I'm not too keen on horror films, to be honest." Which response best continues the exchange?
A.Me neither — shall we watch a comedy instead?
B.Great, let's watch a scary film tonight!
C.Horror is a genre of film.
D.Yes, you are very keen on them.
Explanation: "Not too keen on" means mild dislike, so the cooperative reply agrees and suggests an alternative. "Me neither" correctly mirrors a negative statement. B2 listeners must process the negative preference and respond appropriately.
10You hear: "Congratulations on passing your driving test!" Which response is the most appropriate?
A.No, I have not passed anything.
B.Thanks so much — I was really nervous about it.
C.A driving test tests your driving.
D.Yes, congratulations to you too.
Explanation: This is congratulating, so the appropriate reply accepts the congratulations and adds a brief personal comment. B2 candidates recognise the social function and respond with thanks. The added comment about nerves keeps the exchange natural.

About the LanguageCert ESOL B2 Communicator Exam

The LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator is a non-SELT English qualification aligned to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), administered by LanguageCert, part of PeopleCert. At this level there are two independent exams: a Written exam covering Listening, Reading and Writing, and a separate Spoken exam. The Written exam contains 26 Listening items across four parts, 26 Reading items across four parts and two Writing tasks, delivered on paper, by computer or online with live remote proctoring. Listening and Reading combine 3-option multiple choice, sentence insertion, multiple matching, note completion and short answers, while Writing is assessed against CEFR descriptors. The Written exam is marked out of 150, with a Pass at 75/150 (50%), a High Pass at 101/150 and a Fail at 0-74. The qualification is widely accepted for school, university entry, graduation and employment, and certificates are valid for life.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Written exam 2 hours 40 minutes (Listening 30 minutes, then Reading and Writing for 2 hours 10 minutes with no break); the separate Spoken exam lasts 13 minutes.

Passing Score

Pass at 75/150 (50%) overall on the Written exam, with High Pass at 101/150 and Fail at 0-74; the separate Spoken exam passes at 25/50.

Exam Fee

About US$122 for the Written exam (around GBP 46 in the UK); the Spoken exam is priced separately, with fees varying by country and test centre for 2026. (LanguageCert (a business name of PeopleCert Qualifications Ltd))

LanguageCert ESOL B2 Communicator Exam Content Outline

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Listening Part 1

Seven 3-option multiple-choice items: choose the most appropriate response to complete short unfinished conversations between two speakers.

8%

Listening Part 2

Six 3-option multiple-choice items on three conversations, identifying topic, purpose, context, relationship, function, attitude, feeling and opinion.

17%

Listening Parts 3 and 4

Part 3 note completion (seven specific-information items) and Part 4 six 3-option multiple-choice items on a discussion: facts, opinions, contrasts and cause and effect.

8%

Reading Part 1

Six 3-option multiple-choice items on one long text such as a news item, article, review or proposal, testing detailed information, ideas and opinions.

8%

Reading Part 2

Six sentence-insertion items: fill six gaps from seven supplied sentences (one distractor), testing cohesion and how meaning is built across a text.

18%

Reading Parts 3 and 4

Part 3 multiple matching across four short linked texts (seven items) and Part 4 seven short-answer wh- questions on a continuous text.

32%

Writing

Two mandatory tasks producing different text types, assessed on task fulfilment, accuracy, range and organisation, worth 24 of the 150 written marks.

How to Pass the LanguageCert ESOL B2 Communicator Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Pass at 75/150 (50%) overall on the Written exam, with High Pass at 101/150 and Fail at 0-74; the separate Spoken exam passes at 25/50.
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: Written exam 2 hours 40 minutes (Listening 30 minutes, then Reading and Writing for 2 hours 10 minutes with no break); the separate Spoken exam lasts 13 minutes.
  • Exam fee: About US$122 for the Written exam (around GBP 46 in the UK); the Spoken exam is priced separately, with fees varying by country and test centre for 2026.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
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  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
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LanguageCert ESOL B2 Communicator Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practise the 3-option multiple-choice format for Listening Parts 1, 2 and 4 by predicting the speaker's purpose and attitude before choosing.
2For Reading Part 2 sentence insertion, read the whole text first, then use linking words and reference pronouns to slot sentences into the gaps.
3Build a bank of B2 functional language for apologising, complaining, suggesting and declining politely, since these recur in the Listening tasks.
4Time yourself: Reading and Writing run together for 2 hours 10 minutes, so divide the time and leave room to check your written tasks.
5Learn common collocations, phrasal verbs and idioms, as both reading vocabulary items and listening gist questions reward this knowledge.
6Use official LanguageCert B2 Communicator practice papers to get used to the exact instructions, answer sheet and note-completion word limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator?

It is a non-SELT English language qualification administered by LanguageCert (PeopleCert) and aligned to level B2 of the CEFR. There are two independent exams at this level: a Written exam covering Listening, Reading and Writing, and a separate Spoken exam.

How is the B2 Communicator Written exam structured?

The Written exam has Listening (26 items in four parts, 30 minutes), Reading (26 items in four parts) and Writing (two tasks), with Reading and Writing taken together over 2 hours 10 minutes for a total of 2 hours 40 minutes.

What is the pass mark for the B2 Communicator?

The Written exam is marked out of 150; a Pass needs at least 75/150 (50%) overall with no per-section thresholds, a High Pass is 101-150, and 0-74 is a Fail. The separate Spoken exam passes at 25/50.

How much does the LanguageCert B2 Communicator cost in 2026?

The Written exam costs about US$122 (around GBP 46 in the UK), and the Spoken exam is priced separately. Exact fees vary by country, test centre and delivery method.

What question types appear in the Listening and Reading sections?

Listening uses 3-option multiple choice (Parts 1, 2 and 4) and note completion (Part 3). Reading uses 3-option multiple choice (Part 1), sentence insertion (Part 2), multiple matching (Part 3) and short answers (Part 4).

Is the LanguageCert International ESOL B2 still offered in 2026?

Yes. LanguageCert continues to offer the International ESOL B2 Communicator in 2026 on paper, by computer or online with remote live proctoring, and the certificate is valid for life.