In for a language exam? (4)
I believe the answer is:
oral
'exam?' is the definition.
(spoken academic test)
'in for a language' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ORAL' can be found hidden inside 'for a language'.
(Other definitions for oral that I've seen before include "By word of mouth, like some exams" , "Like some tradition" , "Vocal test" , "Kind of examination" , "Using speech rather than writing" .)