OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR B2)
A certification of the English language on a lower level. It addresses those who wish to enrich their CV with a certificate in English, but also to owners of a lower (or equivalent degree) who need a more recent and modern certification of their knowledge.
Recognised by Ofqual
OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International is comprised by:
| Modules | Parts | Duration | Questions | Marks |
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| 1. Listening | 3 Parts (played twice) | 20 min | 30 | 30 |
| 2. Writing | 2 Parts | 70 min | 2 Compositions (150-200 Words) | 30 |
| 3. Reading | 3 Parts | 45 min | 30 | 30 |
| 4. Speaking | 3 Parts | A minimum of 6 min | 30 |
- Total Marks: 120
- Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes
- One-to-one oral examination
Task 1
Listening task 1 is comprised of 10 independent statements, based on which candidates are asked to answer 10 multiple choice questions.
Task 2
Listening task 2 requires candidates to answer 10 multiple choice questions which are based on a dialogue. These questions may test their ability to listen for gist, specific information, attitudes or opinions.
Task 3
Listening task 3 requires candidates to answer 10 multiple choice questions which are based on a monologue. These questions may test their ability to listen for gist, specific information, attitudes or opinions.
Task 1
Reading task 1 requires candidates to answer 10 multiple choice questions which focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Task 2
Reading task 2 requires candidates to answer 10 multiple choice questions. The text may belong to one of the following genres: report, news item, article. Candidates will be required to display the ability to locate and understand specific information, the purpose of the document, viewpoints/opinions and demonstrate good understanding, especially of sentence and paragraph level detail.
Task 3
Reading task 3 requires candidates to answer 10 multiple choice questions. The text may belong to one of the following genres: formal or informal correspondence (letter, email, report). Candidates will be required to display the ability to locate and understand specific information and textual features that convey emphasis, the purpose of the document, viewpoints/opinions and demonstrate good understanding, especially of sentence and paragraph level detail.
Task 1
Writing task 1 requires candidates to produce a formal text of between 150 and 200 words in one of the following formats: article, blog, essay, report, review or proposal. Candidates may choose one of the four provided options and, depending on the text type, they should be able to demonstrate the ability to advise, apologies, compare, describe, explain, express and opinion, justify, persuade, recommend or suggest.
Task 2
Writing task 2 requires candidates to produce an informal text of between 150 and 200 words. This text may be a letter or an email. This task is obligatory and candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to express an opinion, justify, compare, recommend, advise, describe or explain.
Task 1
Speaking task 1 requires candidates to answer straightforward questions posed be the examiner. (Duration 2-3 minutes)
Task 2
Speaking task 2 takes the form of a role play between the candidate and the interlocutor based on one of the scenarios that candidates will be provided with up to two (2) weeks before the assessment (duration 2-4 minutes). Candidates are expected to do one or more of the following:
• Providing information (describing/explaining) and opinions
• Advising and asking for advice
• Resolving a problem
• Dealing with a difficult situation
• Making recommendations
Task 3
Speaking task 3 requires candidates to answer some prompts provided by the examiner, based on one of the visual stimulus they will receive two (2) weeks before the assessment (duration 2-4 minutes).
Candidate Profile
Listening (Oral Comprehension) |
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Reading Comprehension |
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Speaking (Oral Production) |
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Written Production |
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General Linguistic Range |
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Syllabus
Part of language | Examples | |
Functions | Critiquing and reviewing Describing experiences Describing feelings and emotions Describing hopes and plans Developing an argument Encouraging and inviting another speaker to continue, come in Expressing abstract ideas Expressing agreement and disagreement | Expressing opinions Expressing reaction, e.g. indifference Interacting informally, reacting, expressing interest, sympathy, surprise etc. Opinion, justification Speculating Taking the initiative in interaction Synthesizing, evaluating, glossing info |
Grammar | Adjectives and adverbs Future continuous Future perfect Future perfect continuous Mixed conditionals Modals – can’t have, needn’t have Modals of deduction and speculation Narrative tenses | Passives Past perfect Past perfect continuous Phrasal verbs, extended Relative clauses Reported speech Will and going to, for prediction Wish Would expressing habits, in the past |
Discourse Markers | Connecting words expressing cause and effect, contrast etc. Discourse markers to structure formal speech Linkers: although, in spite of, despite Linkers: sequential – past time – subsequently | |
Vocabulary | Collocation Colloquial language | |
Topics | Family and community life Personal Details/experiences Holidays and leisure Education and training Transport and travel Entertainment Food and drink | Shopping Work and jobs Health and hygiene Weather and environment Local area/neighbourhood Relationships Public services |