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A1 IESOL Diploma Format and Features
| Skill and Focus | Task | Format | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening 1: recognise simple key information in short statements |
Listen twice to match seven short statements to letters, words, graphics and symbols | Four-option multiple choice for each utterance | 7 |
| Listening 2: identify functions in short utterances typical of spoken English |
Listen twice to choose the best reply to seven short utterances | Four-option multiple choice for each utterance | 7 |
| Listening 3: identify a specific aspect of a conversation |
Listen twice to five short conversations with two speakers to identify: topic, purpose, context, speakers, gist, relationship between speakers, functions, attitudes, feeling and opinions | Four-option multiple choice question for each dialogue | 5 |
| Listening 4: extract key information from a dialogue |
Listen twice to a conversation with two speakers to identify specific information | A form with six headings and multiple choice options to tick with the correct information for each heading |
6 |
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