A2 English test practice
You need A2 speaking and listening to extend your spouse or partner visa (if you passed A1 before). Every approved A2 test checks speaking and listening only, so that is all we practise here: no reading, writing or grammar quizzes.
The 4 approved A2 tests
| Test | What happens |
|---|---|
| IELTS Life Skills A2 (UK only)about 16–20 min | With an examiner and one other candidate: same 4 parts as A1, plus comparing and planning |
| PTE Home A2about 25–30 min | On a computer: Repeat Sentence (22–23), Describe Image (4–5), listen to a story and retell it |
| LanguageCert ESOL SELT A2about 9–11 min | One-to-one: personal information, role play, describing pictures, listen and respond, short talk |
| Trinity GESE Grade 3up to 7 min | One conversation about your area, studies, home life, jobs, weather, free time and dates |
Practise each part
A2 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 A2 English test?
Only speaking and listening. IELTS Life Skills A2 (UK only): With an examiner and one other candidate: same 4 parts as A1, plus comparing and planning (about 16–20 min). PTE Home A2: On a computer: Repeat Sentence (22–23), Describe Image (4–5), listen to a story and retell it (about 25–30 min). LanguageCert ESOL SELT A2: One-to-one: personal information, role play, describing pictures, listen and respond, short talk (about 9–11 min). Trinity GESE Grade 3: One conversation about your area, studies, home life, jobs, weather, free time and dates (up to 7 min).
Can I take the A2 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 A2 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 A2 level.