LISTENING TO RESPOND
Tips from the examiners
Before you listen
Read the four possible answers carefully and try to imagine what the situation might be and what message the speakers intend to communicate.
Note!
The recording will say ‘ you will hear each of the short conversations once only’.
In the updated LanguageCert exam you will hear each conversation twice.
Beware!
The three incorrect options may look possible but when you hear the conversation, the context will make it clear that they do not fit in the situation, even if the grammar is correct and even though the words you read in the options may also be heard in the recordings.
Pay attention!
Pay particular attention to how the speaker says what you hear.
There will be clues to the correct answer in the speaker’s stress and intonation, the degree of formality or informality the speaker uses, and the types of colloquial language and idioms the speaker uses.
Remember!
Check that you have recorded your answer correctly.
If you change your answer, make sure that you’ve indicated your final choice.
Only one answer is possible. If you put more than one answer, you will not receive a mark even if one answer is correct.
You can do the test below or you can click on or scan the QR code to access the test from another device such as your phone or tablet.
Listening Part 1
You will hear eight short unfinished conversations.
Choose the best reply to continue the conversation.
Put a circle round the letter of the best reply.
First, look at the example. You will hear the conversations once twice only.
Now Listen again
Now check your answers
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