Test format and task types
Linguaskill is a modular online test which assesses all four language skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking. This gives you choice about the skills you want to assess.
Linguaskill is available as two options, General and Business. This gives you the ability to choose the sort of language that will be tested, based on your objectives.
Linguaskill General
Linguaskill is a modular online test which assesses all four language skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking. This gives you choice about the skills you want to assess.
Linguaskill is available as two options, General and Business. This gives you the ability to choose the sort of language that will be tested, based on your objectives.
Linguaskill Business
Linguaskill Business tests English used in a business and corporate setting, and is most suitable for recruitment in organisations where employees are expected to be familiar with the language of business.
It is suitable for large or small organisations, which may be operating on an international level. Test topics include the buying and selling of products or services, the office, business travel and human resources.
Reading and Listening
Reading and Listening
The Reading and Listening module is adaptive, so there is not a fixed number of questions. Each question the candidate answers helps the computer to understand their level better. The test finishes when the candidate has answered enough questions for Linguaskill to identify their level accurately.
| Length: | About 60-80 minutes |
| Number of questions: | Variable |
| Types of questions – Reading tasks: | Read and select Candidates read a notice, diagram, label, memo or letter containing a short text and choose the sentence or phrase that most closely matches the meaning of the text. There are three possible answers. Gapped sentencesCandidates read a sentence with a missing word (gap) and choose the correct word to fill the gap. There are four choices for each gap. Multiple-choice gap-fillCandidates choose the right word or phrase to fill the gaps in a text. There are four choices for each gap. Open gap-fillCandidates read a short text in which there are some missing words (gaps) and write in the missing word in each gap. Extended readingCandidates read a longer text and answer a series of multiple-choice questions. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text. |
| Types of questions – Listening tasks: | Listen and select Candidates listen to a short audio recording and answer a multiple-choice question with three options. Extended listeningCandidates listen to a longer recording and answer a series of multiple-choice questions based on it. The questions are in the same order as the information they hear in the recording. |
Writing
Writing
The Writing module asks candidates to input answers using a computer keyboard. Answers are marked automatically by the computer. Results will be available within 12 hours.
| Length: | 45 minutes (2 parts) |
| Part 1 (Email) | The candidate will be asked to write a minimum of 50 words. |
| Marks in Part 1: | One half of the final Writing result. |
| Part 2 (Long text) | The candidate will be asked to write a minimum of 180 words. |
| Marks in Part 2: | One half of the final Writing result. |
| Types of questions: | Part one Candidates read a short prompt, usually an email. They use the information in the prompt and the three bullet points to write an email of at least 50 words. Candidates should spend about 15 minutes on this. Part twoCandidates read a short text outlining a scenario and respond using the information in the scenario and the three bullet points. Candidates will write a letter or a report of at least 180 words. Candidates should spend about 30 minutes on this. |
Speaking
Speaking
The Speaking module is taken using a computer with a microphone and headphones. Questions are presented to the candidate through the computer screen and headphones, and their responses are recorded and assessed by examiners. Results will be available within 48 hours.
There are five parts to the Speaking module.| Length: | 15 minutes (5 parts) |
| Part 1 (interview) | The candidate answers eight questions about themselves (the first two questions are not marked). |
| Questions: | 8 |
| Marks in Part 1: | 20% of the marks. |
| Part 2 (reading aloud) | The candidate reads eight sentences aloud. |
| Questions: | 8 |
| Marks in Part 2: | 20% of the marks. |
| Questions: | 8 |
| Part 3 (long turn 1) | The candidate is given a topic to talk about for one minute. 40 seconds are allowed for preparation. |
| Questions: | 1 |
| Marks in Part 3: | 20% of the marks. |
| Part 4 (long turn 2) | The candidate is given one or more graphics (for example a chart, diagram or information sheet) to talk about for one minute. One minute is allowed for preparation. |
| Questions: | 1 |
| Marks in Part 4: | 20% of the marks. |
| Part 5 (communication activity) | The candidate gives their opinions in the form of short responses to five questions related to one topic. One minute is allowed for preparation. |
| Questions: | 5 |
| Marks in Part 5: | 20% of the marks. |
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