Elementary

General Level Description

GEPT Description CEFR
Elementary Test-takers who pass this level have basic ability in English and can understand and use rudimentary language needed in daily life. A2
Waystage
GEPT Elementary
Description Test-takers who pass this level have basic ability in English and can understand and use rudimentary language needed in daily life.
CEFR A2
Waystage

Skill-Area Level Descriptions

Skill Description
Listening
  • can understand simple English sentences, short conversations, and stories
Reading
  • can understand simple written English related to daily life
  • can read simple short passages, stories, letters, and frequently used signs
Writing
  • can write simple sentences and paragraphs
Speaking
  • can read aloud simple passages and give a simple self-introduction
  • can engage in simple dialogue in situations with which they are familiar

Test Format & Structure

Stage Module Part Task Types Number of Items Time(mins.)
First Listening 1 Picture Description 30 20 (approx.)
2 Answering Questions
3 Conversations
4 Short Talks
Reading 1 Sentence Completion 30 35
2 Cloze
3 Reading Comprehension
Second Writing 1 Sentence Writing 16 40
2 Paragraph Writing
Speaking 1 Repeating 18 10 (approx.)
2 Reading Aloud
3 Answering Questions
First Stage
Part Task Types Number of Items Time
(mins.)
Listening Module
1 Picture Description 30 20 (approx.)
2 Answering Questions
3 Conversations
4 Short Talks
Reading Module
1 Sentence Completion 30 35
2 Cloze
3 Reading Comprehension
Second Stage
Part Task Types Number of Items Time
(mins.)
Writing Module
1 Sentence Writing 16 40
2 Paragraph Writing
Speaking Module
1 Repeating 18 10 (approx.)
2 Reading Aloud
3 Answering Questions