International ESOL B1 (Speaking & Listening) for TfL

International ESOL B1 (Speaking & Listening) for TfL

A dual-skilled (speaking & listening) exam in English, for the B1 level of the CEFR*. This is for individuals who are applying to Transport for London (TfL) to become a licensed London private hire driver, or for existing licensed London private hire drivers who are required to meet the English language requirement. For more information about TfL’s application process and requirements, please visit https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/licensing/private-hire-driver-licence.

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Description

About the exam:

  • Exam format is a short online interview with a live interlocutor
  • Duration is 11-13 minutes
  • Each candidate is examined individually
  • Exam content authentically replicates practical English in use.

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), developed by the Council of Europe, is widely used to describe levels of language proficiency.

 

Task

Part 1

Personal Information: Respond to questions on personal matters

Part 2

Situational Role Play: Initiate and respond appropriately to social situations

Part 3

Exchanging Information: Exchange information on a given image/set of images

Part 4a

Listen and Respond: Answer questions on a short monologue delivered by the interlocutor

Part 4b

Long Turn: Deliver a short, uninterrupted talk on a relevant topic provided by the interlocutor

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