SELT Practice
LanguageCert SELT test
The LanguageCert SELT test for speaking and listening is available at A1, A2 and B1 only, and you pass with 18 out of 30 marks. As of 9 November 2026 we found no B2 speaking and listening product from LanguageCert. Always check GOV.UK before you book.
What is the LanguageCert SELT test?
The LanguageCert SELT speaking and listening test is the LanguageCert International ESOL SELT (Speaking & Listening). It tests speaking and listening only, with an examiner, at A1, A2 or B1. As of 9 November 2026, GOV.UK lists LanguageCert as a provider both in the UK and outside the UK (GOV.UK SELT guidance).
The GOV.UK list files show these tests with a minimum grade of 60/100 and an effective date of 3 April 2020 (UK list, outside UK list).
Which levels are available?
The LanguageCert SELT site lists speaking and listening tests at A1, A2 and B1 only. We found no B2 speaking and listening product. The B2 page address on the LanguageCert site returns an error (404). The site still advertises B1 for settlement.
From 26 March 2027, GOV.UK rules ask for B2 speaking and listening for settlement applications. See B2 English test and B1 English test. Check gov.uk for your situation.
Test pages by level
What happens in the test, step by step
- Part 1: you spell your family name, say where you are from and answer questions on topic headings.
- Part 2: two role plays. You start one and the examiner starts the other.
- Part 3: at A1 and A2 you find differences between pictures. At B1 you decide something with the examiner using pictures.
- Part 4a: you hear a monologue twice and answer three spoken questions.
- Part 4b: 30 seconds to prepare, then a long turn: 30 seconds at A1, 1 minute at A2, 1.5 minutes at B1.
The test is recorded and assessed by LanguageCert Marking Examiners.
Marking and pass mark
There are five criteria. The total is 30 raw marks. A pass is 18 to 30. A fail is 0 to 17. GOV.UK shows this as 60/100.
| Criterion | Marks |
|---|---|
| Listening & Responding | 0 to 10 |
| Interactive Communication and Task Fulfilment | 0 to 5 |
| Accuracy and Range of Grammar | 0 to 5 |
| Accuracy and Range of Vocabulary | 0 to 5 |
| Pronunciation, Intonation and Fluency | 0 to 5 |
Results, fee and retakes
LanguageCert says provisional results come in a few minutes. The final result comes in 3 working days. The fee in pounds is not confirmed: the LanguageCert site shows prices by country and the FAQ says fees vary.
LanguageCert advertises a retake offer called Take2. One page calls it a free re-sit applied at checkout. The FAQ describes it as a lower-cost retake bought with the first booking. The exact terms are not confirmed, so read them on the booking page before you pay.
How to prepare
LanguageCert publishes a handbook, practice papers, sample interviews and exam guides. Use them to learn the format. Then speak out loud under time pressure.
You can also practise with an AI examiner here, or take the free level check, no sign-up, at level check. Check gov.uk for your situation before you book.
Does LanguageCert have a B2 speaking and listening SELT?
We found none as of 9 November 2026. The LanguageCert site lists A1, A2 and B1 for speaking and listening only.
What is the pass mark for the LanguageCert SELT?
18 to 30 out of 30. GOV.UK lists it as 60/100.
How long are LanguageCert SELT results?
Provisional results come in a few minutes, and the final result in 3 working days, says LanguageCert.
How much is the LanguageCert SELT?
The price in pounds is not confirmed. LanguageCert shows prices by country on its booking page.
Is the LanguageCert SELT taken in the UK and abroad?
GOV.UK lists LanguageCert for tests in the UK and outside the UK.
Is the LanguageCert SELT with a real examiner?
Yes. It is a one-to-one test with an examiner, and it is recorded.