Linguaskill General study guide
Linguaskill General · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
Linguaskill is described by Cambridge English as a fast, online and on-demand certificated English exam. It is a globally recognised test that certifies the English language level of learners in education institutions and organisations. It is powered by artificial intelligence and computer-adaptive technology, and it offers testing of English language ability from B1 to C2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The exam is modular, so a candidate or an organisation can choose which combination of skills is right for them from speaking, writing, reading and listening. Topics on this exam: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening. The Linguaskill General study guide has 4 sections and about 1,405 words.
01Linguaskill General - Speaking
Linguaskill General Speaking is a computer-delivered test of everyday spoken English, lasting about 15 minutes. It usually has five parts: an interview, a read-aloud task, a long turn, a chart-based task and follow-up questions. Your answers are recorded and marked by trained examiners. The test samples fluency, pronunciation, range and the ability to respond appropriately rather than academic presentation skills.
343 words, about 2 min02Linguaskill General - Writing
Linguaskill General Writing lasts 45 minutes and has two tasks. Part 1 asks for a short email of about 50 words; Part 2 asks for an email or letter of about 180 words, usually after reading a short text. The contexts are everyday work and social situations. You are assessed on task achievement, organisation and language, so covering every content point matters as much as using advanced grammar.
373 words, about 2 min03Linguaskill General - Reading
Linguaskill General Reading is delivered together with Listening as one computer-adaptive module. The texts are everyday materials: notices, adverts, emails, short articles and longer factual pieces. Question types include multiple choice, gapped text, matching and short gap-fill items. The test checks gist, specific detail, inference, cohesion and vocabulary in context.
368 words, about 2 min04Linguaskill General - Listening
Linguaskill General Listening is part of the combined, computer-adaptive Reading and Listening module. You hear short exchanges and longer conversations or monologues set in everyday work, study and social situations. Questions test gist, specific detail, opinion, attitude and implied meaning, using multiple choice and gap-fill formats. The recordings use natural voices, including different accents.
321 words, about 2 min