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Check your level
Start with the free Linguaskill CBT test to estimate your current level and identify your first weak points.
Linguaskill Test • Certification • Online Preparation
Prepare for the Linguaskill Test and Certification
Start with a free Linguaskill practice test, then follow a clear progression plan with Reading and Listening practice, Writing and Speaking training, exam strategies and CEFR score guidance.
How Linguaskill preparation works
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Choose your target
Decide the CEFR level or score you need for university, recruitment, training, promotion or personal progress.
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Train by module
Work through Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking, grammar, vocabulary and test strategy in a logical order.
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Review explanations
Use answer explanations and skill feedback to fix mistakes before the next CBT test.
Linguaskill Overview
What is the Linguaskill test and certification?
The Linguaskill test is an online English assessment used in academic and professional contexts. Results are linked to CEFR language levels and may be used by universities, employers and training organisations as evidence of English ability.
The test is flexible because organisations can choose the modules they need. A university may require a full English profile, while a company may focus on professional communication, recruitment or one specific skill area.
The preparation route is simple: estimate your current level, identify the CEFR level required, then train the modules that directly affect your Linguaskill result.
Check the official Cambridge Linguaskill format →For Universities
Useful for admissions, progression, graduation requirements, placement and proof of English level.
For Employers
Useful for recruitment, internal mobility, training decisions and professional English evaluation.
For Candidates
Useful when you need English evidence for study, work, internships, international programmes or personal progress.
For Training
Useful for identifying your current level, choosing a realistic target and building a focused learning path.
Exam Modules
Linguaskill test modules: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking
Linguaskill can assess Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. Your preparation should match the modules required by your university, employer or training file, with practice connected to real online test tasks.
Reading
Linguaskill Reading Practice
Adaptive module · texts, gaps, meaning and detail
Train fast reading, text understanding, vocabulary in context and accurate answers under online test conditions.
Short Texts
Notices, messages and practical meaning
Gap Fill
Grammar, vocabulary and sentence logic
Long Texts
Detail, inference and overall meaning
Exam Skill
Speed with accuracy
Listening
Linguaskill Listening Practice
Adaptive module · short and longer recordings
Build listening speed, detail recognition, speaker intention and confidence under online test conditions.
Short Audio
Main idea and key information
Long Audio
Specific details and sequence
Matching Tasks
Meaning, purpose and speaker role
Exam Skill
Listening without panic
Writing
Linguaskill Writing Preparation
Production module · email, essay or extended response
Improve structure, grammar accuracy, organisation, vocabulary range and the ability to write clearly for the task.
Email Task
Purpose, tone and organisation
Extended Task
Clear ideas and paragraph control
Grammar Range
Accuracy, variety and control
Exam Skill
Writing with structure
Speaking
Linguaskill Speaking Preparation
Production module · computer-based speaking tasks
Prepare to speak clearly, organise answers and use useful language with stronger fluency and confidence.
Short Answers
Clear responses with useful detail
Presentation
Organised ideas and examples
Opinion Tasks
Fluency, range and confidence
Exam Skill
Controlled speaking
Linguaskill results and certificate
How Linguaskill results are reported
The current Linguaskill exam certifies English proficiency from B1 to C2. Results are available from three working days, and candidates receive a certificate with detailed reporting for the modules they have taken.
Your required result depends on the university, employer or organisation requesting the exam. Confirm the modules and CEFR level you need before choosing your preparation route.
B1–C2
Current reporting range
Linguaskill reports certificated English results from CEFR B1 through C2.
Module reporting
Results by skill
The certificate reports the result for each Reading, Listening, Writing or Speaking module taken.
Overall result
Average reported score
An average score is provided for modules reported at B1 or above. Modules below the reporting range are marked as not reported.
Certificate detail
Can-do statements
The certificate explains what candidates can do in English at their reported level.
Free Level Test
Start your Linguaskill preparation with a free test
Before choosing a paid preparation plan, check your current level. The free Linguaskill practice test gives you a practical starting point for Reading, Use of English and Listening.
After the test, use your result to choose the CEFR target you need and continue with structured Linguaskill preparation if a full training route makes sense.
Start Free Linguaskill Practice Test
- ✓ Understand your current English level before choosing a paid route.
- ✓ Identify whether your first problem is reading, listening, grammar or test control.
- ✓ Receive practical preparation guidance for the next step.
- ✓ Move into the right Linguaskill preparation path for your score or CEFR goal.
Linguaskill Online Preparation
What is included in Linguaskill online preparation?
The Linguaskill preparation plan is built for progression. It connects your free test result to CBT practice, grammar, vocabulary, answer explanations and CEFR-focused training for the level required by your file, employer, university or personal goal.
Core Preparation Route
Linguaskill CBT practice and CEFR training
Start from your current level, choose your required CEFR target, then train with CBT practice, explanations and module-specific preparation for Linguaskill.
450+
Linguaskill-style practice questions
Plus grammar, vocabulary, answer explanations, dashboard access and support.
450+ Linguaskill-style practice questions
Practise with structured Linguaskill-style questions designed to improve timing, online test control and confidence across CEFR levels.
Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking Training
Build the skills needed for Linguaskill Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking so your preparation matches the modules required.
Grammar and Use of English Training
Study tenses, clauses, connectors, prepositions, word forms and sentence control so your answers become more accurate.
Answer Explanations
Review why the correct answer works, why the distractors are wrong and which language point caused the mistake.
Writing Support
Learn how to organise emails, short responses and longer answers with clearer structure and stronger language control.
Speaking Guidance
Prepare clear spoken answers with useful frameworks for fluency, vocabulary range, organisation and pronunciation confidence.
Linguaskill CEFR pathway
Choose your Linguaskill preparation pathway
Every Linguaskill subscription gives learners the full Linguaskill preparation package for their exam. Students can follow Starter, Pro or Elite and build from A2 foundations through B1, B2 and up to C1-level performance.
A2–B1
Starter
Build the foundations for A2–B1 learners with core grammar, essential vocabulary, reading confidence, listening confidence and practical test awareness.
B1–B2
Pro
Strengthen B1–B2 performance with better speed, accuracy, module practice, vocabulary range and clearer exam strategy.
B2–C1
Elite
Move from B2 toward C1 with advanced comprehension, stronger productive skills, precise language control and confident online test performance.
Linguaskill Starter, Pro and Elite Preparation Focus
Use this as a practical guide. Choose the pathway that matches your current level and move through the full Linguaskill package from A2 to C1.
| Pathway and CEFR level | Preparation focus | What it builds |
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| Starter · A2–B1 | Starter preparation | A2–B1 learners build grammar foundations, essential vocabulary, basic reading confidence and clearer listening control. |
| Pro · B1–B2 | Pro preparation | B1–B2 learners improve speed, accuracy, module strategy and professional English range for stronger results. |
| Elite · B2–C1 | Elite preparation | B2–C1 learners develop advanced comprehension, precise language control and confident performance in demanding academic or professional contexts. |
Test Versions
Linguaskill or Linguaskill Business?
The right version depends on the type of English required by the organisation asking for the result. Linguaskill General suits broad academic and everyday contexts, while Linguaskill Business focuses more directly on workplace communication.
Linguaskill General preparation
Linguaskill General focuses on English used in daily life, study, work and general communication. Preparation should cover Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking according to the modules required.
- ✓ University admission or exit requirements
- ✓ General recruitment contexts
- ✓ Academic and practical everyday English
Linguaskill Business
This version focuses on business and workplace English. It is suitable when professional communication is the main objective.
- ✓ Recruitment for business roles
- ✓ International workplace communication
- ✓ Office, HR, meetings and commercial contexts
Linguaskill FAQ
Questions about the Linguaskill test, certification and preparation
What is the Linguaskill test and certification used for? +
The Linguaskill test assesses English ability for study, recruitment, training and professional development. A Linguaskill result can provide CEFR-based evidence of level, but acceptance requirements depend on the university, employer or organisation.
How can I prepare for Linguaskill online? +
Start with a free Linguaskill practice test, check your CEFR direction, then train Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking, grammar and vocabulary with timed online practice and answer explanations.
What is included in the Linguaskill preparation plan? +
The preparation plan includes Linguaskill-style practice questions, mock test-style CBT practice, module training, grammar practice, vocabulary development, answer explanations, CEFR guidance, dashboard access and support.
Is this a Linguaskill mock test or practice test? +
The free test is a short Linguaskill-style practice test. The paid preparation route adds longer mock test-style CBT practice, module training, CEFR-focused review and explanations for more serious preparation.
Can Linguaskill preparation help me reach B2 or C1? +
Yes. Linguaskill preparation is designed to help you move from your current CEFR level toward the level you need, including B2 or C1. Your route depends on your starting level, target result and required modules.
How much does the Linguaskill test cost? +
The Linguaskill test price depends on the test centre, country, selected modules and administration fees. Check the current price with the organisation where you plan to take the test.
How should I prepare for Linguaskill General? +
Preparation for Linguaskill General should include everyday and academic English, grammar, vocabulary, reading speed, listening accuracy and practice for any Writing or Speaking modules required.
Where can I take a free Linguaskill practice test online? +
You can start with the free Linguaskill practice test on BeFluent English, then continue with structured online CBT practice, answer explanations and CEFR-focused preparation.
How is Linguaskill scored? +
The current Linguaskill exam reports certificated results from B1 to C2. Candidates receive results for the modules taken and an average score when the reported modules are at B1 or above.
How long does the Linguaskill test take? +
The total test time depends on the modules you take. Reading and Listening, Writing and Speaking can be taken separately, so organisations can assess only the English skills they require.
Is Linguaskill an adaptive test? +
Yes. Linguaskill uses adaptive technology for certain modules, meaning the difficulty of questions changes according to your answers. This helps produce an accurate assessment of your English level.
Ready to begin your Linguaskill preparation?
Start with the free Linguaskill practice test, understand your current CEFR level and continue with the preparation route that matches your target.