LanguageCert C2 Online Exam: My Honest Review

[@leonardodacampo9094]

I have my exam tomorrow. Hopefully everything is going to be fine. A big hug from Italy!!! You explained very well the whole exam

[@lexisenglishclub]

Good luck!🙏🏻

[@attiyabano8352]

Niii Alexandra...its a great video in fact for taking languageCert online test

[@jan_machalsk7]

Hi Alexandra, thank you so much for this great video :). I took the LanguageCert exams (C1) last week and I passed both of them :). I want to say a huge thank you, because your video helped me to feel less nervous about the exams. Thanks to your advices I knew what to expect. I totally agree with you - I'd recommend LanguageCert to everyone. Wish you all the best, Jan.

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hi Jan! That’s just incredible! Congrats! Thank you for the kind words ☀️

[@kajalsharma377]

Can you please help me c1 exam

[@kajalsharma377]

Reading module please

[@attiyabano8352]

Hiii Alexandra...it's a great video infact for solving Language cert test

[@baias14]

Александра скоро собираюсь сдавать b2 langcert дайте пожалуйста совет как готовится чтоб сдать на отлично.Также не будет ли speaking?

[@kelly_.8064]

Hello Alexandra!!☺️ Thank you for the information! I have a question, does your language cert certificate has the grade that you passed with written in it??

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hello! Maybe something has changed since I took it, but mine simply has the level not grade written on it🤷🏼‍♀️

[@kelly_.8064]

@@lexisenglishclub okay thank youu😊

[@louromanomusic]

Hi Alexandra! Thank you for this video. It is really useful! I would like to ask you a question: headsets are allowed for the speaking part only or can be used during the listening exam as well? If they are forbidden, can I use external speakers? thank you

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey :) both options are possible :)

[@alicetappers8942]

I took my LanguageCert B2 exam last week and I passed it😊 thank you for the video

[@naiawaz3225]

Can you tell me about this test and about it's format?? This is new test and i didn't find anyone right person who can tell and clear my mind about this test

[@Anum87]

Hey Can you please tell me cert B2 full formate speakimg test?

[@naiawaz3225]

@@Anum87 please let me know if you find any useful information about B2

[@umairfarooq8193]

can you tell me about this test

[@claudiadiez2514]

Hi, Alexandra! How is it going? Loved your video, really helpful! Still, I have a doubt: It is essential for me to use a piece of paper to take notes, whether listening, writing or speaking. Do they allow to have some sheet on hand? Thank you!!

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey Claudia, thank you! As for your question about a piece of paper, I guess I have never even asked them about it because I saw no point in having it. During listening you simply have no time to jot down anything before it stops, in reading and writing you have an online form so there is absolutely no need to use one. What's more, you hardly have any time to put down your ideas when preparing for the speaking section. So, no need for anything other than your diligence and concentration :) Hope it helps!

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey everyone! There's one more video about my friend's experience with LanguageCert. You might want to watch it too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnTEf6KmacmJhsk :)

[@parvindersingh9837]

Exam is same for all students those are sitting in the same time on same date

[@bytheirside]

Hi! This video was super useful, thank you for uploading it :) I'm a bit unsure about two things though: is it compulsory to have a headset or is it okay to use wired earphones too? And talking about the room check, as far as you've noted, having a bookshelf above your desk may be considered a problem?

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey! Thanks for the comment :) I’m not sure a bookshelf is a problem, the same is about the type of earphones you’ll use. Anyway, if you’re still in doubt, I guess you could write to their support team. They respond swiftly :)

[@bytheirside]

@@lexisenglishclub thanks anyway! :) I've just written to the customer service via email and via chat, hope someone will answer!

[@pilgrim-s_progress]

Thank you for your amazing information and appropriate light format !!! But could you write, is your C2(LanguageCert)=Band 9 (IELTS) or there is difference. Also, may be you know, how can I compare both exams LanguageCert and IELTS ? For example, B2=? of IELTS and C1= ? of IELTS ?

[@salvatorenastasi6475]

Lovely video, thanks. Would you say that exam with language cert is less demanding than with Cambridge?

[@lexisenglishclub]

Thanks! Good question! I’d say yes, at least a year ago when I took it :)

[@giulialombardo274]

Hello, I have a question: what type of writings are you required to know. Because I saw that you may be required to write a report, but I’m not able to, I don’t know which are the main features. Help!!

[@Francesca-rx9gr]

Hi Alexandra thank you for all your suggestion.. could you please tell me if it is allowed to use google translate during the online test?

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hello! No, nothing :) you won’t be able to open any other link or tab on your computer

[@serenagerboni6044]

Hi Alexandra, thanks for your tips and information that are going to turn really useful for me, as I am taking the Language Cert Esol C1 level online shortly! What I am worried about is that on their website they recommend that the laptop screen is at least 15'' but mine is 14''! What is your experience about it? Did you have any problem with screen resolution or scrolls? And about the camera: should it really be a 360° one (as they write on the website) or is it enough just to turn the laptop to show there is nobody else in the room? thanks!

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey! Thanks for the kind words :) Honestly, I didn’t have any issues with the screen size, mine is smaller than 15 inches and it worked quite fine (14 inches as well). I suggest you write to their support team before the exam. As for the cam, I just showed them the room (rotated in the chair :D) Good luck!

[@serenagerboni6044]

@@lexisenglishclub thanks a lot Alexandra and good luck for your professional experience too!

[@bascibalestrieri3473]

HI Alexandra! May I have more info about the listening part of the exam?

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hi Basci! I’m attaching a link with detailed info about the part for you: www.languagecert.gr/en/Qualifications/LANGUAGECERT-ESOL-SPOKEN-EXAM/Pages/LanguageCert-ESOL-SPEAKING.aspx I guess I need to make a video about the spoken part so that I can tell you about my experience :)

[@bascibalestrieri3473]

Thank you ! Yes of course, your video is useful and I'm preparing my C2 exam based on your video experience too! Best wishes 😃

[@lexisenglishclub]

@@bascibalestrieri3473 good luck! If any questions, you can email me ;)

[@millyc1148]

Thank you for sharing this. My writing speed is quite slow. I am familiar to write an essay on paper, but I found more people choose an online exam. Could you give me some suggestions? Maybe I am worried too much because some people said that ESOL provides a sufficient amount of time for students to finish their essays.

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey :) Thanks for asking! I guess it's a no-brainer that practice is key when it comes to writing. Some people mistakenly believe that typing is much easier and faster than writing by hand, but the number of characters you produce in an electronic form within some certain period is also a matter of practice. What I suggest is that you first try both - handwriting and typing and choose what appeals to you more. Then, after you've decided, practise it as long as you need. Anyway, no matter what format you opt for, I recommend you write a complete essay in just one sitting by putting down all your ideas non-stop. After you finish, take a look at the whole piece of writing and only then edit it. Hope it helps :)

[@millyc1148]

@@lexisenglishclub That's really helpful! I will try to write an essay on a computer and I have taken two attempts on IELTS by handwriting. I achieve reading, listening, and speaking higher than 7, but struggling with writing, only 6.5. I need to get a 7 in IELTS or ESOL C2 pass. I found there is no paper-based centre in my city, so if I like to have a paper-based test, I have to book a flight to other cities. So, I worried about taking online exams because I do not have experience with it. Could I write on paper and then type into a computer while taking ESOL ONLINE exam?

[@lexisenglishclub]

@@millyc1148 in fact you can, but it will take much time to transfer your answers. Try typing more and do it now if there’s no alternative :)

[@millyc1148]

@@lexisenglishclub Thank you so much!! You really help me to make the right decision.

[@yasushikono4328]

@@lexisenglishclub Hello Alexandra, you said the the words will be counted automatically during writing. What would happen if you exceeded the amount of words by, let's say, 10%?

[@unotakuestuvoaqui2.0.25]

Thank you very much for this informative video! Today I purchased my written exam to take it in four weeks, and I wanted to know what do I have to do now. Do I need to communicate with them? Or just download the program and attend to the exam?

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey! Yes, you’ve downloaded the program, installed it, then you should check your email box for further instructions. Good luck!

[@Goldeen874]

Hello! Thanks for your video! What do you think which exam is easier IELTS or LanguageCert?

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey :) I wouldn’t compare them as the format is quite different. LC is a general English test while IELTS is for specific purposes (although LC is accepted by universities as well). The only thing I’d point out would be the sophisticated types of tasks in IELTS, and, in my view, a certain level of anxiety while sitting an IELTS exam :D

[@Goldeen874]

@@lexisenglishclub thank you for the answer! :)

[@AyushSharma-jg2fq]

wow so beautiful your smile

[@yasushikono4328]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am yet to take the exam, but as I have noticed you are quite fluent in speaking. So, no wonder that you had had plenty of time for proofreading. One question: You started at 9:00 o'clock in the morning and the second part (Speaking) started at 1:00 p.m. What, if you have to go to the restroom? Somewhere, I read that it is not allowed to leave the room during the exam. So, do I need diapers? So, the whole exam took about 4 hours and 16 minutes. Am I right?

[@lexisenglishclub]

Thank you for asking :) Not exactly: the two parts are taken separately (i.e. Listening, Reading, Writing (1) and Speaking (2)). I had Part 1 (S, R, W) at 9am and finished at 11am (I finished earlier, but I had 40 mins more, overall this part lasts for 2h40m). Then I had a break and had Part 2 (Speaking) at 1 p.m. In a nutshell, you can schedule the parts for any time most convenient for you. I guess you cannot have any breaks during your exam, but if you have some medical issues, I think you can write to their support team. Hope it helps :)

[@luciafernandezdiaz6344]

Hello! I was wondering, is the headset you are wearing allowed to sit the exam? Or do you need a different one

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hello, don’t really know, I think you should check it.

[@madhavinagilla7868]

Hi, Thank you for the video. Were the questions similar to the sample papers?

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hi! I’d say so

[@cjs4073]

Hey Alexandra, I am taking my B1 test on Tuesday. When you did the listening and reading part do they show the questions while you listen and read.

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey! Yes, they do :)

[@alessandraroccatagliata6642]

very useful

[@eyra9130]

Hey :) I'm taking the exam on Saturday. Will I be able to read the Listening tasks before the audio starts?

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey! Yes, you will have enough time :) good luck!

[@chiarad5002]

The proctor/interlocutor is an English native speaker? I saw that I can choose the language of the proctor, such as Italian. Will they still be English natives?

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey, they aren’t necessarily native speakers :)

[@yasushikono4328]

Hi Alexandra, one question: If you download the zipped archive, you'll find the transcript of the spoken dialogue. Is this also availble during the spoken exam?

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey! No, it’s not, otherwise how else will they check your listening skills? ;)

[@yasushikono4328]

@@lexisenglishclub Thank you for your quick response. May I assume that you passed your exam? Maybe, this question sounds silly, I know!

[@lexisenglishclub]

@@yasushikono4328 I did! In February :)

[@lorellamenicacci6675]

Alessandra, I've got problems with my computer. They said me my computer has a technical problem, I haven't change to get exam with other device. I don't know how can I do.

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey ;) I recommend writing to their support team and explain the problem.

[@nasirmahmood2361]

U where from

[@annac.5891]

dear Alexandra, could I know if in the exam you found exercises sent by them for the preparation and if in the oral part you chose the tpic or did they provide it to you? I have the exam next Tuesday and I'm very anxious !!! I state that I will support a b2 but I think the modality is the same. I hope you answer me

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey Anna! Thanks for your questions. You cannot choose a topic in the oral exam, as for your question about the exercises, I’m afraid I don’t quite get it. Could you elaborate on that? Good luck with your exam!

[@annac.5891]

@@lexisenglishclub AFTER I SIGNED UP TO THE COURSE, THEY SENT ZIP FILES WITH SIMULATIONS AND I WONDERED IF I WOULD FIND THOSE AS EXAMINATION TESTS, IN THESE ZIP FILE THERE ARE ALSO TOPICS BUT I CANNOT UNDERSTAND IF I SHOULD PREPARE ME ON THESE TOPICS THEY WOULD HAVE PRESENTED ONE AT THE MOMENT., I ONLY FIND DIFFICULTY IN UNDERSTANDING WHAT THEY ARE ASKING ME IF THEY SPEAK TOO FAST, WHILE IN UNDERSTANDING TEXT AND EXPOSURE I HAVE NO PROBLEMS. THANKS ALEXANDRA FOR YOUR KINDNESS, I HOPE TO BE ABLE TO CALM DOWN

[@lexisenglishclub]

@@annac.5891 they sent you practice tests or samples to familiarise yourself with the exam format and types of tasks. But the tasks on the exam itself will be different. I suggest you do the sample tests to make sure what you’re good at and what things need a little bit more revision. At the oral exam you can ask the interlocutor to repeat or speak more slowly in case you don’t understand the questions. It’s fine and no one will mark you down for that. No worries :)

[@annac.5891]

@@lexisenglishclub how kind you are, thank you so much and hope to find a sensitive examiner like you! One question: what can I do to help me with understanding when they speak? I have seen your videos and I needed the subtitles to understand, I am fast in reading and understanding text but I have serious difficulties when speaking. good luck to you

[@lexisenglishclub]

@@annac.5891 my advice would be simple: pick a TV show and / or a KZbinr you like and watch the videos. First do it with subtitles, rewind and pause if necessary. Soon you’ll see the result. Try watching at least 30 mins a day and make it your routine. The more you listen, the faster your progress is. It’s essential that you watch and listen simultaneously as when you have an image that helps you comprehend better. The more exposure you have, the better, anyway. Hope that helps :)

[@laraibbajwa4617]

Speaking part is easy or not? They give us the questions to prepare or not? Kindly guide.

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey, they ask you questions. To see more info about the speaking part you’re interested in (I mean the level), you can find the info on the LC website :))

[@naiawaz3225]

What's about reading is it easier thn IELTS reading?

[@naiawaz3225]

I'm little bit confused about reading and writing

[@lexisenglishclub]

I’d say it’s different. The formats are different and IELTS has more sophisticated reading tasks

[@naiawaz3225]

Can you share reading and writing format with me??

[@naiawaz3225]

I need your help regarding this test

[@kajalsharma377]

Hi Alexandra Can you please help me in reading section because I am stuck in reading section I have done pTE exam 3 times but I am still struggling to get my desired score

[@lexisenglishclub]

Hey :) What exactly do you find challenging? What types of tasks?

[@kajalsharma377]

@@lexisenglishclub I have no idea c2 test can you please guide me only for reading section how is it or how can I find the material from which site please if you don't mind can I take your contact number so that it's easy for me

[@kajalsharma377]

Because this is the first time to do this test somebody suggests me that this test is quite easy as compared to ilets or pte because I want to start my study my study requirement each 7 band I got listening writing or speaking but only my reading section is left that's why I choose that test to get my reading score

[@lexisenglishclub]

@@kajalsharma377 Here you can find the sample tests: www.languagecert.org/en/preparation/practice-material/languagecert-international-esol I have two videos about reading, so you might want to watch them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epDSm3dugbaLo5Y kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4CUinqIl55qisU Hope it helps!

[@kajalsharma377]

@@lexisenglishclub under this link there are only 3 practice papers for preparation not that much material available do you have any idea how we can get more practice material for exam

[@3duardable]

Hey, Did you find the practice tests they provide on their website stay true to the real exams in terms of difficulty?

[@lexisenglishclub]

They were quite different, to be honest

[@3duardable]

@@lexisenglishclub Oh! That sounds discouraging given that there's basically no available material in order to practice, apart from their 2-3 tests. When you say different, do you refer to the structure, the difficulty level, or both? Lastly, I would like to ask another important thing. When it comes to listening, for instance, for parts 3 and 4, their questions follow the conversation's flow, that is they are asked in chronological order. Was it the same in your exam, or were the questions spread out within the task? That would make the listening part much more difficult, in my opinion. Thanks for your availability.

[@lexisenglishclub]

@@3duardable hey :) I’d say the samples are different in their levels. But when I was getting ready, I thought it was understandable because the exam is relatively new and they needed time to prepare their samples. As for the listening, I guess this part is the only one that was quite the same in all the samples and at the exam itself, so no need to worry. The questions follow the text, so no surprises there :)

[@3duardable]

@@lexisenglishclub Spasiba for your input! I am particularly concerned about Listening since I had a horrid experience with the TOEFL Home Edition version the other day. Due to technical issues, I missed out on important bits of 2 conversations, so I f----d up both my section-derived and overall score. I was meaning to re-sign up for TOEFL, but thankfully I came across LanguageCert, and given that the university of my interest accepts it, it was a no-brainer for me. Love how practical ESOL sounds and looks like compared to TOEFL. TOEFL is not a test assessing your language skills primarily, in my point of view. Reading tasks are highly challenging and test your time-management skills, listening feels like a preparation for sudoku, and speaking actually feels like training for listening. Good grief.

[@lexisenglishclub]

@@3duardable Oh, I see! I love your comparison to sudoku :D I think I can relate to that! Being a dedicated fan of the Cambridge language exams, I can say that LanguageCert is much more comfortable in terms of sophistication (structure wise, for example). It's great LC certificates are recognised by the university of your choice, so I think you shouldn't have any back thoughts and just go and get it! Good luck!