LanguageCert General Listening
In short
LanguageCert General Listening has four parts, and every part is played twice: short conversations, longer conversations, note completion, and a discussion — all on everyday, social and work topics. It's marked instantly and mapped to a CEFR level from A2 to C1.
Format
- Part 1 — short conversations; choose the best reply. Played twice.
- Part 2 — longer conversations with multiple-choice questions. Played twice.
- Part 3 — complete a set of notes as you listen. Played twice.
- Part 4 — a discussion with questions on main ideas and detail. Played twice.
Four parts, and every part is played twice.
How it’s scored
Listening is auto-marked the moment you submit — no examiner and no waiting. Every question is right or wrong, and your total maps to a CEFR level.
Instant results
Marked automatically as soon as you submit.
Objective
Every question has one correct answer — no rater variance.
CEFR estimate
Your score maps to a level via LanguageCert's official Global Scale.
Sample task
A real practice task in the exam’s format. Sign up to write a response and get AI feedback on every criterion.
Short conversations
You will hear seven short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice. Choose the reply (a, b or c) that best continues each conversation.
FAQ
Is the audio played more than once?
Yes — in LanguageCert General Listening, every part is played twice.
What question types are in LanguageCert General Listening?
Short conversations, longer conversations, note completion, and a discussion, all on everyday topics.
How is it scored?
Auto-marked instantly: every answer is right or wrong, then mapped to a CEFR level.
What CEFR levels does LanguageCert General cover?
LanguageCert General reports levels from CEFR A2 to C1.
Practise LanguageCert General Listening
Real-format tasks with instant AI feedback on the official criteria.