LanguageCert B2 Communicator: Complete Guide for Candidates with PDF Exams [2026]

Would you like to certify your B2 level with an international qualification? Now you can do it online, from home, with B2 Communicator by LanguageCert.

Updated on 18/02/26

Do you want to certify your B2 level of English with a recognised international certification? The LanguageCert B2 Communicator is one of the most flexible and accessible options currently available, as you can take it online from home or in person at an examination centre.

The B2 level of English, also known as upper-intermediate or «upper-intermediate», is one of the most in-demand in both academic and professional fields. This is the level that allows you to study at a university abroad, access certain jobs, or simply prove that you can communicate fluently in English. In this article, I am going to tell you everything you need to know about the LanguageCert B2 Communicator, its parts, its format, how it is assessed and, of course, I will provide several exams in PDF format for you to practice.

What Is the LanguageCert B2 Communicator Exam

The LanguageCert B2 Communicator exam is the B2 level exam in the LanguageCert International ESOL series. By taking this exam, candidates are assessed on the four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. In general, this exam is designed for those who want to certify an upper-intermediate level of English, equivalent to B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

This is an appropriate level of English for communicating with fluency and spontaneity in a wide variety of contexts, including personal, professional, and academic settings. It is a level highly valued by universities, companies, and institutions worldwide.

What Level Does the B2 Communicator Certify?

The objective of the LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator is to certify upper-intermediate language competence, as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In this regard, LanguageCert summarises this level with the following competencies:

• Can understand the main ideas of complex communication on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation.
• Can communicate with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes interaction quite possible without strain for either party.
• Can adapt to take into account the listener(s), the context, and the medium.
• Can participate in discussions in familiar and unfamiliar situations by making clear and relevant contributions.
• Can obtain information from different sources.
• Can communicate clearly and in detail on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options, varying the length, format, and style appropriate to the purpose and audience.

In short, if you manage to pass the LanguageCert B2 Communicator, it means you have an internationally recognised certification of an upper-intermediate level of English. This level allows you to operate with confidence in academic, professional, and social environments in English, being able to express complex ideas and participate in discussions on varied topics.

B2 Communicator: Exams and Modalities

Exams

Like the rest of the levels certified by LanguageCert International ESOL, the B2 Communicator consists of two exams. Each exam is a certification in itself:

• Written Exam: Assesses Listening, Reading, and Writing.
• Spoken Exam: Assesses Speaking.

Modalities

One of the unique features of LanguageCert is that it offers three modalities (or options) for taking the International ESOL exams. Therefore, the B2 Communicator can be taken in the following ways:

• In person: At an examination centre (usually an academy)
  • Computer-based
  • Paper-based
• Online: From home

The important thing to note is that in all cases, the candidate is proctored by a person to ensure the security and validity of the results. 🙂

What Parts Does the LanguageCert B2 Communicator Have?

Below, I present all the parts of the LanguageCert B2 Communicator. Keep in mind that I am describing all the parts together, but you must remember that the Speaking is done separately.

In summary, the LanguageCert B2 Communicator exam is organised as follows:

• Listening: 4 activities (26 questions)
• Reading: 4 activities (26 questions)
• Writing: 2 activities (2 tasks)
• Speaking: 4 activities

Let’s now look at each part of the exam itself.

B2 Communicator: Listening

• Tasks: 4 activities
• No. of items: 26 questions
• Duration: 30 minutes

Candidates must demonstrate that they understand conversations and oral texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation. The B2 Communicator Listening assesses the ability to follow discussions, extract key information, and understand attitudes, opinions, and purposes.

The B2 Communicator Listening is divided into the following parts:

Part 1

• No. of questions: 7
• Description: You will hear 7 unfinished conversations between two people, twice. One of the conversations is formal. You must choose the most appropriate response (A, B or C) to complete or continue each conversation.

Part 2

• No. of questions: 6
• Description: You will hear 3 conversations, each with two speakers, twice. You must identify the topic, purpose, context, speakers, general idea, relationship between speakers, roles, functions, attitudes, feelings, and opinions. For each conversation, there are 2 multiple-choice questions (A, B or C).

Part 3

• No. of questions: 7
• Description: You will hear a radio broadcast, narrative, presentation, etc. twice to identify specific information. You must write down the answers (from 1 to 5 words) in a message box with 7 headings.

Part 4

• No. of questions: 6
• Description: You will hear a discussion between two speakers twice to identify the general idea, examples, facts, opinions, contrasts, purposes, key ideas, attitudes, and cause and effect. There are 6 multiple-choice questions (A, B or C).

B2 Communicator: Reading

• Tasks: 4 activities
• No. of items: 26 questions
• Duration: 2 hours and 10 minutes (taken together with Writing, without a break)

In this part of the B2 Communicator, candidates must demonstrate that they can understand the main ideas of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics. They must also be able to understand how meaning is constructed in a text, locate specific information, and understand the stances and attitudes of the writers.

The B2 Communicator Reading is divided into the following parts:

Part 1

• No. of questions: 6
• Description: You will read a long text: a news item, article, review, or proposal. You must answer 6 multiple-choice questions (A, B or C) about detailed information, ideas, and opinions in the text.

Part 2

• No. of questions: 6
• Description: You must read a text with 6 sentences removed (for example, topic sentence, summary sentence, development of an idea, emphasis of a point, opinion, contrast, sequence, forward and backward reference, transition to a new idea). 7 sentences are provided to choose from (one is a distractor). You must complete the 6 gaps with the appropriate sentences.

Part 3

• No. of questions: 7
• Description: There are 4 short texts (for example, email, article, advertisement, brochure) with a common theme but different purposes. There are 7 questions, and you must choose which text (A, B, C or D) answers each question.

Part 4

• No. of questions: 7
• Description: You will read a continuous text: narrative, descriptive, explanatory, expository, biographical, or instructive. You must answer 7 open «wh-« type questions that require short answers of up to 5 words.

B2 Communicator: Writing

• Tasks: 2 Writing activities
• Duration: 2 hours and 10 minutes (taken together with Reading, without a break)

In the B2 Communicator Writing, candidates must complete 2 Writing tasks, always responding and adhering to a series of prior instructions. The tasks assess the ability to write clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, varying length, format, and style according to the purpose and audience.

Part 1

• Length: 100 – 150 words
• Description: Instructions are given to respond formally using a written input text with 3 clearly defined content points that must be addressed. The intended reader is specified. You must produce a formal response for an intended public audience.

Part 2

• Length: 150 – 200 words
• Description: Instructions are given to write a personal letter, a narrative composition/story, or a descriptive composition. You must produce an informal piece of writing for a specific reader on a general topic that does not require specialised knowledge, addressing 2 clearly defined content points.

B2 Communicator: Speaking

• Tasks: 4 parts
• Duration: 13 minutes

The LanguageCert B2 Communicator Speaking exam is individual, unlike Cambridge exams, and is conducted face-to-face with an interlocutor (even in the online version). One of the particularities of this exam is that the interlocutor is only in charge of conducting the exam, not assessing it. It is recorded and sent to be assessed by qualified examiners.

The B2 Communicator Speaking exam is divided into the following parts:

Part 1

In this part, at the start of the exam, the candidate must:

• Say their name and spell it.
• Say their country of origin.
• Answer 5 questions.

The questions are grouped under five themes and range from simple matters to more complex questions requiring the expression of personal opinions and ideas.

Part 2

The interlocutor presents 2 or more situations to which the candidate must respond and initiate interactions. The candidate must communicate appropriately in real-life situations using a variety of functional language to request or respond as appropriate.

Part 3

This consists of holding a short discussion to make a plan, organise, or decide something using a written text as a stimulus. The candidate must cooperate to reach an agreement or decision.

Part 4

The candidate has 30 seconds of preparation time. Then, they must speak about a topic provided by the interlocutor for 2 minutes. At the end, they must answer a series of «follow-up questions» from the interlocutor. The objective is to demonstrate the ability to narrate, describe, communicate ideas, and express opinions in extended speech.

LanguageCert B2 Communicator Exams in PDF

Now that we know all the parts and tasks of this certification, I’ll leave you with some LanguageCert B2 Communicator exams in PDF to download. I hope you find them very useful!

Written Exam

• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Written Sample Test PDF 1
• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Written Sample Test PDF 2
• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Written Sample Test PDF 3
• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Written Sample Test PDF 6
• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Written Sample Test PDF 7
• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Written Answer Sheet

Spoken Exam

• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Spoken Sample Test PDF 1
• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Spoken Sample Test PDF 2
• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Spoken Sample Test PDF 3
• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Spoken Sample Test PDF 6
• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Spoken Sample Test PDF 7
• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Spoken Sample Test PDF 8
• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Sample Speaking Tests (2x VIDEO + PDF)

B2 Communicator Speaking Exam Videos

Below you can watch two videos of real examples of the B2 Communicator Speaking exam, where you can see candidates performing the oral test.

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Duration of the B2 Communicator Exam

The total duration of the LanguageCert B2 Communicator exam depends on whether you take only the Written Exam, only the Spoken Exam, or both. Below I detail the duration of each part:

• Listening: approximately 30 minutes
• Reading & Writing: 2 hours and 10 minutes (without a break between the two parts)
• Speaking: 13 minutes

Therefore, if you take the full Written Exam, you will be at the test centre for approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. If you also take the Speaking, you will need to add 13 more minutes, although you should keep in mind that the Speaking can be done on a different day from the Written Exam.

Price of LanguageCert B2 Communicator

Below are the official prices for the LanguageCert B2 Communicator according to the information published on their official website in February 2026. Remember that these prices may vary, so I recommend checking them directly on the LanguageCert website or contacting me to confirm the updated rates.

Important note: There are two exams available at this level: Written and Spoken. Both exams can be taken together or independently.

How the LanguageCert B2 Communicator Is Assessed

In general, it is quite simple to calculate the score for the LanguageCert B2 Communicator, and it is the same as for the other LanguageCert International ESOL exams. But first, let’s present the scoring for each part:

Written Exam Assessment (Listening, Reading and Writing)

• Listening: 26 points (1 question = 1 point)
• Reading: 26 points (1 question = 1 point)
• Writing: 24 points (1 activity = 12 points)

The Writing is assessed based on four criteria aligned with the CEFR descriptors:

• Task Fulfilment: Measures to what extent the candidate has completed/addressed the task and whether the candidate has done what was requested.
• Accuracy and Range of Grammar: Measures the range, appropriateness, and accuracy of grammar.
• Accuracy and Range of Vocabulary: Measures the range, accuracy, and appropriateness of vocabulary, as well as spelling accuracy.
• Organisation: Measures how ideas are coherently linked in the text and how accurate the punctuation is.

Spoken Exam Assessment (Speaking)

• Speaking: 12 points (global)

ESOL oral exams are assessed based on the following four criteria:

• Task Fulfilment and Coherence: The ability to manage tasks appropriately for the level and link expressions into coherent speech.
• Accuracy and Range of Grammar: The ability to vary and demonstrate control of grammatical structures according to the task.
• Accuracy and Range of Vocabulary: The ability to vary and demonstrate control of lexis and register according to the task.
• Pronunciation, Intonation and Fluency: The ability to produce the sounds of English to be understood with appropriate stress and intonation and maintain the flow of speech.

Each of the four parts of the exam is given equal importance. Candidates receive a score from 0 to 3 for each of the four criteria, so the maximum raw scores they can obtain across the four parts of the exam is 12. The scores are subsequently converted to a scale of 0 to 50.

Grading Scale

Next, each score obtained must be equated to 50 points. For example:

• Listening: 20 points → We calculate 20/26×50 = 38 points (approximately).
• Reading: 18 points → We calculate 18/26×50 = 35 points (approximately).
• Writing: 16 points → We calculate 16/24×50 = 33 points (approximately).
• Speaking: 9 points → We calculate 9/12×50 = 37 points (approximately).

And now we add everything up for each exam. Remember we have Written (Listening, Reading, and Writing) and Spoken (Speaking).

• Written: 38 (L) + 35 (R) + 33 (W) = 106 points
• Spoken: 37 points

And finally, we compare it to the LanguageCert scale, valid for all levels:

Written Exam:

• Fail: 0 – 74 points
• Pass: 75 – 100 points
• High Pass: 101 – 150 points

Spoken Exam:

• Fail: 0 – 24 points
• Pass: 25 – 37 points
• High Pass: 38 – 50 points

According to this, we would have obtained the following grade in the B2 Communicator:

• Written Exam: High Pass
• Spoken Exam: Pass

B2 Communicator Results and Certificates

Once you have taken your LanguageCert B2 Communicator exam, you will receive your results and certificates as follows:

• Statement of Result (SoR) and e-certificate sent by email or through the test centre.
• 3 working days for online exams with live remote proctoring.
• 5 working days for computer-based exams.
• 10 working days for paper-based exams.
• Digital badges available in 10 working days and sent by email.
• Hard copy certificates sent to the candidate or test centre shortly after the results are released.

It is important to note that LanguageCert certificates do not have an expiry date, although some institutions may require the certificate to be no older than a certain amount of time.

Further Information

If you need more information, I recommend you leave me a comment. I will get back to you as soon as possible, «I promise». Additionally, I recommend you read the candidate information available on the official LanguageCert website.

And until the next article, don’t forget to keep smiling!