What 0511/02 assesses
A listening exam based on recorded talks, announcements and conversations. Questions test relevant detail, gist, attitudes and opinions. It is the only component that assesses listening.
- Time: Approx. 50 minutes
- Marks: 40
- Weight: 25% of Cambridge International 0991 (2027–2029 syllabus)
- How it is assessed: External (set and marked by Cambridge)
- Who takes it: All candidates (no tiering or route options)
0511/02 is worth 25% of the 0991 grade and carries 40 marks. Each mark moves the qualification by about 0.63%. The qualification is graded 9–1.
What the examiners reward in 0511/02
Listening
- L3. demonstrate understanding of the connections between ideas, opinions and attitudes
This is one of the objectives. The 0991 overview lists the full set.
The trial lesson can work on Cambridge International 0991 Paper 2 directly, with timings, mark scheme and your child's own answers.
Question types we practise for 0511/02
- ESL listening: note completion: Catching specific detail from spoken English. Skills guide · annotated model response · practice
Where marks are lost on 0511/02
Answering ESL listening questions: Not reading the questions before the recording. The student listens with no target and catches the wrong thing, often the option being rejected. Read the full guide.
Preparing for 0511/02 with us
A teacher practises 0511/02 listening tasks with your child under timed conditions, then goes through the notes and answers. See English as a Second Language tuition for how a session runs.
0511/02 is one component of Cambridge International 0991, graded on the 9–1 scale. Check the current arrangement for your exam year with your school or the board.