PEIC A1 case studies
PEIC A1 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Pearson English International Certificate (PEIC) is an English language credential from Pearson. On Pearson's own site, PEIC is described as being awarded by Edexcel, and the exam is positioned as "the evidence you need that your English skills are ready for the real world." Pearson lists PEIC among its tests for work, study and migration, alongside Pearson Test of English (PTE) and Versant by Pearson. PEIC is offered at more than one level; this page covers the A1 level, the entry point on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), for learners who can handle simple, everyday exchanges. A typical A1 candidate is a beginner or false beginner who wants an externally awarded certificate of basic English rather than a school grade. Topics on this exam: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. The PEIC A1 case studies are 5 cases and about 2,485 words.
1Listening: Two Singles to Cambridge
A1 Listening, Part 2. The candidate hears a recorded dialogue twice between a customer and a ticket clerk at a UK railway station. Before the first playing, the candidate has 20 seconds to read three multiple-choice questions. In the dialogue, the customer asks for two tickets to Cambridge.
532 words, about 3 min2Reading: Saturday Swim Notice
The candidate reads a short notice and a text message, then answers three questions. The notice says: 'Westside Leisure Centre. Swimming pool: Monday to Friday 7am–9pm; Saturday 9am–6pm; Sunday closed. Children under 8 must swim with an adult.
491 words, about 2 min3Speaking: Café Role-Play with a Name to Spell
A1 Speaking, Part 2 role-play. The examiner plays a café server and the candidate orders. The candidate has a prompt with three points: order a drink and a snack; ask the price; give your name and spell it. The examiner says: 'Hello, what can I get you?' The candidate orders a cheese sandwich and a coffee.
500 words, about 3 min4Writing: 23-Word Picnic Message
The candidate must write a text message of 25–35 words to a friend, Alex. The three content points are: where the birthday picnic is, what day and time it is, and what to bring. The candidate writes: 'hi alex come to my birthday picnic in the park on saturday at 2pm bring a drink and a cake. The candidate has 10 minutes and no dictionary.
487 words, about 2 min5Listening: Maria's Changed Meeting
A1 Listening, Part 1. The candidate hears a recorded phone message twice. The message says: 'Hi, it's Maria. I can't meet at 4 o'clock at the library.
475 words, about 2 min