A1 English test practice
You need A1 speaking and listening for your first UK spouse, partner or parent visa. Every approved A1 test checks speaking and listening only, so that is all we practise here: no reading, writing or grammar quizzes.
The 4 approved A1 tests
| Test | What happens |
|---|---|
| IELTS Life Skills A1about 16–18 min | With an examiner and one other candidate: talk about yourself, ask each other questions, listen and answer, discussion |
| PTE Home A1about 30 min | On a computer: Repeat Sentence (22), Describe Image (5), Conversation: Listen and Answer (5) |
| LanguageCert ESOL SELT A1about 8–9 min | One-to-one: personal information, role play, describing pictures, listen and respond, short talk |
| Trinity GESE Grade 2up to 6 min | One conversation about home, family, pets, possessions, days and numbers |
Practise each part
A1 mock tests
Each mock copies one real test's parts and order. Pick the style of the test you have booked.
Frequently asked questions
What is in the A1 English test?
Only speaking and listening. IELTS Life Skills A1: With an examiner and one other candidate: talk about yourself, ask each other questions, listen and answer, discussion (about 16–18 min). PTE Home A1: On a computer: Repeat Sentence (22), Describe Image (5), Conversation: Listen and Answer (5) (about 30 min). LanguageCert ESOL SELT A1: One-to-one: personal information, role play, describing pictures, listen and respond, short talk (about 8–9 min). Trinity GESE Grade 2: One conversation about home, family, pets, possessions, days and numbers (up to 6 min).
Can I take the A1 English test online?
No. Approved UK visa English tests must be taken in person at an approved test centre, including PTE Home.
How do I practise for the A1 test?
Practise each task type out loud, then take timed mock tests in the format of the test you have booked. Record answers to get free feedback checks at A1 level.