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LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening)
This exam is for individuals applying for UK visas that require B1 level English proficiency, such as the Skilled Worker or Minister of Religion routes. It assesses your ability to understand and communicate effectively in everyday situations.
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Q1. An examiner asks you, 'Tell me about your hometown.' Which is the best response to start with?
A. I live in a big city. It has many parks.
B. I was living in a big city when I was young.
C. I will live in a big city in the future.
D. I am lived in a big city.
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✓ Answer: A. I live in a big city. It has many parks.
This correctly uses the present simple tense ('I live') to describe a current, factual situation like where your hometown is.
Q2. You are a student, and you did not understand a point in the lecture. What is the most appropriate way to ask your professor for clarification?
A. "Repeat that last part, I didn't get it."
B. "Could you please explain the point about market trends again?"
C. "Your explanation was not very clear."
D. "I need you to tell me about market trends."
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✓ Answer: B. "Could you please explain the point about market trends again?"
This is a polite and specific question that respectfully asks the professor to explain a particular topic again.
Q3. You hear someone say: 'I find going to the gym a bit of a hassle these days; it's so much easier to work out at home.' What is their opinion?
A. They think the gym is exciting.
B. They find the gym convenient.
C. They consider going to the gym inconvenient.
D. They believe the gym is too expensive.
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✓ Answer: C. They consider going to the gym inconvenient.
Describing something as 'a bit of a hassle' means that it is inconvenient or troublesome for them.
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Who has to sit the LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening)
Who needs a LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening)?
For UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), British Citizenship, some family visas, and Health & Care Skilled Worker visas.
The real LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening): format
How long is the LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening)?
The real LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening) lasts 11 minutes. Our mock uses 30 questions in 45 minutes.
What is the LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening) pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: 60/100 for UK visa purposes (Speaking & Listening). Our mock marks you at 18 out of 30, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening) cost?
Real exam fee: £150.00. Resit fee: Included with initial fee (Take2 option). Rebooking after a fail: Within 14 days (with Take2); 90 days after 3 failures without Take2.
How hard is it
How hard is the LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening)?
Difficulty: Intermediate (CEFR B1); measures general abilities for real-life interaction.
Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening): common questions
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How many questions are in the LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening)?
The exam has 30 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 30-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with LanguageCert.