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LanguageCert A2 Access study plan

LanguageCert A2 Access · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 6 hours per week

Week 1

Written

  • Identify the four parts of the LanguageCert A2 Access Written exam (Listening, Reading, Writing, and the combined format) and list what each part asks you to do.

  • Write 20 short personal sentences about daily routines, family, and work using only present simple and present continuous.

  • Spell aloud and write 30 common A2 words that are frequently misspelled (for example friend, because, beautiful, holiday, restaurant).

  • Read one 150-word A2-level text and underline every unknown word, then look up no more than five of them.

Your checkpoint

A one-page exam map plus a 20-sentence personal text checked against a spelling list, with errors marked.

Week 2

Written

  • Complete two A2 Reading practice sets and record your score and time for each.

  • Match 15 question types to the reading skill they test (main idea, detail, inference, vocabulary in context).

  • Write 10 short messages (notes, invitations, replies) of 25-35 words each using correct greetings and closings.

  • Build a personal list of 40 A2 topic words (shopping, travel, health) with example sentences.

Your checkpoint

A scored reading log for two practice sets plus 10 written messages, at least 8 of which are error-free.

Week 3

Written & Spoken

  • Write a 60-80 word informal email or letter on a familiar topic within 15 minutes.

  • Listen to three short A2 recordings and answer five comprehension questions per recording.

  • Practise linking words (because, so, but, although, first, then) by rewriting 10 short sentences to connect ideas.

  • Record yourself reading your own written email aloud and note pronunciation problems.

Your checkpoint

One timed 60-80 word email plus a listening score sheet for three recordings, with a written self-correction list.

Week 4

Written & Spoken

  • Complete a full timed Written practice test under exam conditions and mark every section.

  • Identify your three weakest question types from the test and write a correction note for each wrong answer.

  • Prepare and deliver a 1-minute spoken description of a photo-free scene from your own life (home, job, last weekend).

  • Ask and answer 10 personal-information questions aloud with a partner or recording.

Your checkpoint

A marked full Written practice test with a written error analysis naming your three weakest areas.

Week 5

Spoken

  • Describe, compare, and give opinions on five familiar topics (holidays, food, transport, free time, study) for 90 seconds each.

  • Practise the Spoken exam format: greeting, short interview, and a longer turn, using a timer.

  • Use 15 functional phrases for asking for repetition, checking meaning, and buying time politely.

  • Record three answers and transcribe them to spot grammar and vocabulary gaps.

Your checkpoint

Three recorded 90-second spoken turns with transcripts and an annotated list of at least 10 corrections.

Week 6

Spoken & Written

  • Hold a 5-minute two-way conversation on a familiar topic without reading from notes.

  • Practise pronunciation of 20 minimal pairs and word stress in 15 common two-syllable words.

  • Write 5 short functional texts (apology, request, invitation, thank-you, arrangement) of 30-40 words each.

  • Answer 10 listening questions that require writing a word or number, checking spelling and capital letters.

Your checkpoint

A 5-minute unscripted conversation recording plus five written functional texts, all checked for spelling and format.

Week 7

Written & Spoken

  • Complete one full Written and one full Spoken mock under timed conditions.

  • Reduce your average response time in the Spoken interview by practising 20 rapid personal questions.

  • Review all errors from weeks 1-6 and rewrite the 10 most frequent mistakes correctly.

  • Practise a 2-minute prepared talk on a topic you choose, with an introduction, two points, and a conclusion.

Your checkpoint

Two complete mock results with scores and a corrected list of your 10 most frequent errors.

Week 8

Written & Spoken

  • Repeat the full Written and Spoken mocks and compare scores with week 7.

  • Review your error list and confirm each item is now correct in a fresh sentence.

  • Practise exam-day routines: reading instructions carefully, checking spelling, and managing time per section.

  • Deliver three final 90-second spoken answers with clear structure and no long pauses.

Your checkpoint

A final mock score comparison table showing improvement in both Written and Spoken, plus a signed exam-day checklist.

Milestones

Week 4: You can complete a full Written practice test within the time limit and score at least 60% in Reading and Listening.

Week 6: You can speak for 90 seconds on a familiar topic and write a 30-40 word functional message with no more than two errors.

Week 8: Your final mock scores in both Written and Spoken are higher than your week 7 scores, and your error list is fully corrected.