Linguaskill - Official Quick Guide to Linguaskill

Sep 30, 2026

Official Quick Guide to Linguaskill explains what the online English proficiency test assesses and how it is administered. It covers the modular structure (listening, reading, writing, speaking), test options for General English and Business English, and the approximate time for each module. The guide describes the adaptive nature of Listening and Reading, grading and results delivery, and links CEFR levels to Linguaskill scores. It also outlines preparation steps and provides example tasks with an answer key approach.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages18

Reading Time45 min

AccessFree to download

Overview of the Linguaskill test

Listening module

Reading module

Writing module

Speaking module

Preparing for and taking Linguaskill

Test options

General English

Business English

How the test is graded and results

Test format and approximate time

Linguaskill Official Quick Guide to Linguaskill Imprint to be come here Contents Useful links for the Linguaskill test Overview of the Linguaskill test 4 Listening module 8 Reading module 9 Writing module 10 Speaking module 11 Linguaskill in the future 12 Preparing for and taking Linguaskill 13 Example tasks: Listening 16 Reading 19 Writing 22 Speaking 24 Example tasks and tips answer key 34 You can access these links for more information and do practice tests online: [https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/) [https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/information-about-the-test/practice-materials/](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/information-about-the-test/practice-materials/) The practice tests under the section Linguaskill General and Business practice tests are divided into Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced. They are not adaptive and don’t give you a level. They have an answer key with a score and they offer useful information about why an answer is correct or not. They give you practice of the question types you have seen in this information booklet. The free online sample tests do not give a score or save answers. The Listening and Reading test is shorter than a real online Linguaskill test. [https://writeandimprove.com](https://writeandimprove.com) [https://speakandimprove.com](https://speakandimprove.com) Write and Improve and Speak and Improve are free online tools to help you practise and develop these skills for tests like Linguaskill or any other exams you are taking. 2 Linguaskill | Official Mini Guide 3 What is Cambridge Assessment English Linguaskill? Cambridge Assessment English Linguaskill is an online test which checks your level of English as an individual or as a group of people. It has different modules and it tests reading, listening, writing and speaking. As the test is modular it means you or an organisation (your workplace or study centre) can choose which of the four areas you want to test to find out your level of English. For example, you can test all four main skills or only one or two of them. There are two test options: General and Business. You can choose the type of test you take based on your English needs or objectives. (See Test options, page 4 .) Where and when can I take Linguaskill? Linguaskill is flexible so you can take it at any time and at any place with an organisation that administers the test. To take the test you need a computer, an internet connection, a microphone and a set of headphones. 4 What is the test format and approximate time for each module? Listening and Reading are tested together in one module. This part of the test is adaptive. The computer will adapt the questions to what you can do in order to evaluate your level of English. This means that the questions you answer will become easier or more difficult based on the answer you give to a question you answered before. | Test format | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | Listening and Reading (combined) 60–85 minutes approximately | | | | Writing
45 minutes | | | | Speaking
15 minutes approximately | Linguaskill | Official Mini Guide 5 Test options General English This tests English in daily life and topics may include studying, future plans, travel, technology and work. You don’t need to know any specific language about the world of work or business. If you are a general English student or planning to study at university, this test is the best option for you. Business English This tests English in a business context and topics may include buying and selling different products or services, situations in the office, business travel and human resources, etc. If you are going to apply for a specific job or you are already working and your company/ organisation wants to test your level of Englis

FAQs

What does the Linguaskill test assess?

Linguaskill checks your English level and tests reading, listening, writing, and speaking. You can choose to test one, two, or all four areas.

What are the two Linguaskill test options?

There are two options: General and Business. General focuses on daily life topics, while Business focuses on work and business contexts.

How do Listening and Reading work in the test?

Listening and Reading are combined in one adaptive module. The computer adjusts question difficulty based on the answers you give, and the module typically takes about 60–85 minutes.

Sep 30, 2026

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