TfL English speaking & listening test · B1
TfL English test practice with an AI examiner
Practise the speaking and listening test for London private hire drivers out loud. The AI examiner asks, listens and follows up. You get estimated feedback for each part.
About the real test
TfL says new private hire driver applicants must pass a B1 English speaking and listening test as well as SERU. PeopleCert runs the test as LanguageCert International ESOL B1 (Speaking & Listening) for TfL. You talk with an examiner by secure video or telephone link at a TfL Driver Assessment Centre. Read TfL’s English language requirement page and LanguageCert’s page for the TfL test.
The parts we practise
- Part 1 · Personal information. The examiner asks about you, your work and your daily life.
- Part 2 · Social situations. Two short real-life situations. The examiner starts the first one; you start the second.
- Part 3 · Exchanging information and opinions. You look at pictures and plan or decide something together with the examiner.
- Part 4A · Listening. The examiner reads a short message once, then asks you three questions.
- Part 4B · Long turn. You get 30 seconds to prepare, then talk about a topic for about one and a half minutes.
The order and part names follow LanguageCert’s published qualification handbook. The minutes per part in our practice are our own design.
Practise each part
Part 1 · Personal information
Practise this part on its own with the AI examiner.
60 practice tasksPart 2 · Social situations
Practise this part on its own with the AI examiner.
60 practice tasksPart 3 · Exchanging information and opinions
Practise this part on its own with the AI examiner.
60 practice tasksPart 4A · Listening
Practise this part on its own with the AI examiner.
60 practice tasksPart 4B · Long turn
Practise this part on its own with the AI examiner.
Questions
What is the TfL English test?
TfL’s English language requirement includes a speaking and listening test at B1 level. PeopleCert runs it as the LanguageCert International ESOL B1 (Speaking & Listening) for TfL. You take it at a TfL Driver Assessment Centre by secure video or telephone link.
How long is it?
TfL describes a 15 to 20 minute conversation. LanguageCert lists 11 to 13 minutes for the B1 test.
What is the pass mark?
LanguageCert’s handbook marks the test out of 30 and a pass is 18 or more. Our practice feedback is only an estimate.
How much does it cost?
TfL’s fee notice from 9 March 2026 says £40 for the first attempt and £30 for a resit.
Is the free English mock really free?
Yes. One complete practice set is free with no sign-up. A pass opens all the other sets.