Free Linguaskill practice test
Practise Linguaskill online with reading, listening, writing and speaking tests, explained answers and feedback from a teacher. Your free account includes one full mock exam a month.
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Independent preparation. We are not an exam centre and have no link with Cambridge.
A teacher marks your work
Your Writing and Speaking with a score per criterion and what to do to improve.
Score from 140 to 210
Timed mock exams and your level on the exam scale.
Course from A2 to C2
Units focused on what Linguaskill asks for, starting from your level.
Free to start
No card: one full mock exam and one correction a month.
How it works
How to prepare for Linguaskill online: practice tests for every part, mock exams with a score and a teacher who marks your work.
Video: sign up with your email, answer Listening Part 1 questions with the timer running from 40:00, get your mock exam test results by skill (Reading and Listening, Writing and Speaking; an average of 169, B2), then the teacher marks your Writing (“I am writing for tell you about my new job”): “for tell” becomes “to tell” and “monday” becomes “Monday”.
What’s inside
Your score, from 140 to 210
A timed practice exam like the real one, with your level at the end.
A teacher marks your work
Your Writing and Speaking, with mistakes marked and how to improve.
Every answer, with its why
Practice tests for every part, with the answers explained.
A course that moves with you
Units from A2 to C2, with examples of what the exam asks for.
Video: a Reading mock exam with a timer. You answer “What does the notice say?”, press Finish and your score counts up from 140 to 171, a B2 on the Linguaskill scale (B1 140–159, B2 160–179, C1 180–199, C2 200–210).
You finish a Reading test and your score climbs to 171: a B2.
The teacher crosses out mistakes, suggests the fix and scores each criterion.
You pick an answer, the right one is marked and you read why.
You choose your level and tick off the units one by one.
What score do you need
You don’t pass or fail: each part gives you a level. Check which one you need and practise until you get there.
165B2
You manage with ease: you follow a class or a meeting and argue your view in writing.
165 points is B2. You are 15 points away from C1.
B1
140–159
B2
160–179
C1
180–199
C2
200–210
Move the marker
How your result is calculatedWhat has changed in the test
If your material says what the «Before» line says, it is out of date.
- The scale
- Before, from 82 to «C1 or above»
- From B1 to C2, 140 to 210 points
- Reading and listening
- Before, one module of 60 to 85 minutes
- Two modules of 40 minutes
- Writing
- Before, 45 minutes and one task
- 55 minutes and two tasks since 08/10/2025
What do you need it for?
- University To certify your B1 or B2 to graduate or get into a master’s. Each university sets its own rule: check it before you pay for the exam.
- Public-sector jobs Many public job calls score or require an English level. Check the requirements of yours.
- Work To prove your level in a selection process, with a result in a few days.
Plans and prices
Start free and move to Premium whenever you want. No lock-in.
Premium
€36.63 a month
You pay €109.90 every 3 months
Renews every 3 months. Cancel beforehand and you keep access until what you paid for runs out
- Full course from A2 to C2, built for Linguaskill
- Full and single-module mock exams, no limit
- Every test in every part, with the answers explained
- Videos on what each part of the exam is like
- Your daily study plan
- Grammar explained and review of your mistakes
Free
€0.00
no card, no expiry
- 1 full mock exam a month, with your score from 140 to 210
- 2 tests for each skill with the answers explained
- Your daily study plan
- Grammar explained and review of your mistakes
- Unit 1 of each level of the course
- 1 Writing or Speaking correction a month, reviewed by a teacher
Frequently asked questions
What does the free plan include?
No card and no expiry. 1 full mock exam a month with your score from 140 to 210, 2 tests for each skill with the answers explained, your daily study plan, explained grammar, unit 1 of every course level and 1 Writing or Speaking correction a month.
Will it work for university or a public-sector exam?
It depends on where you submit it. Many universities and calls accept Linguaskill, but each sets its own rules. Always check your university’s requirements or the annex of your call before you pay for the exam.
Is it like the official exam?
As close as we can make it. The mock exams follow the exam format, its parts and task types, like a sample test, and the 140 to 210 scale. We are not a test centre and we are not affiliated with Cambridge. You prepare here and take the exam at an official centre. Your score here is an estimate, not an official score.
Who marks my work and how long does it take?
A teacher. They mark your Writing and Speaking with a score for each criterion, the mistakes marked and what to do to improve. Delivered Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 19:00 (Spanish time), 5 to 8 working hours after you send it.
How much is Premium and can I cancel?
It depends on whether you choose 1, 3 or 6 months, and you can see it in “Plans and prices”, in your country’s currency. No lock-in: you cancel before the renewal and keep access until the period you have paid for ends.
Can I take Linguaskill online at home?
Yes, at the centres that offer it, and the certificate is the same. You need a Windows or macOS computer, a webcam, a wired headset and a closed room where you are alone. Some centres require you to be 18. Results take a little longer, 6 to 8 working days. Not every centre offers it. Some centres only test in their own rooms.
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What is Linguaskill?
A Cambridge English test taken on computer, in modules. The modules are reading, listening, writing and speaking. Reading and listening adapt to you, getting harder when you answer right and easier when you answer wrong. You do not pass or fail. You get a score from 140 to 210, which is a level from B1 to C2.
Is Linguaskill accepted by universities?
Many do, but each one sets its own rules. Cambridge says more than 1,300 organisations recognise it. In Malaysia, the Ministry of Higher Education, the MQA and EMGS accept it for university admission. Always check your university’s own page before you book.
Can I use Linguaskill for a UK visa?
No. Linguaskill is not on the Home Office list of Secure English Language Tests (SELT), so it does not work for UK visa applications. For a UK visa you need a test from that list.
How long is the Linguaskill test?
It depends on how many modules you take. Reading takes 40 minutes and listening another 40, with a limit of 59 each because they are adaptive. Writing takes 55 minutes and speaking 16. All four in a row take about two and a half hours.
What Linguaskill score do I need for B2?
Between 160 and 179 points. B1 goes from 140 to 159, C1 from 180 to 199 and C2 from 200 to 210. Each module gets its own score, and if you take several you also get an average.
Do you pass or fail Linguaskill?
Neither. There is no pass mark. The test reports your level and your score, and whoever asks for it decides which level is enough.
When do Linguaskill results come out?
From three working days. Cambridge gives 3 to 5 working days at a centre and 6 to 8 from home, for sessions of up to 500 people. You check them on the Metrica platform. Some pages promise instant results, but the time that counts is the one your centre gives you.
Does the Linguaskill certificate expire?
Cambridge does not put an expiry date on it. Whoever asks for it often sets their own time limit, so check what your university or employer accepts.
What is the difference between Linguaskill General and Business?
Same format and timing, different context. General is about study, travel, technology and everyday work. Business is about buying and selling, office situations, business travel and human resources. In the long writing task, General asks for an essay and Business for a report.
How many tasks are in Linguaskill writing?
Two since 08/10/2025, an email and an essay or report, in 55 minutes. Before, it was one task in 45 minutes, so any material that says that describes the old test.
What levels does Linguaskill report?
From B1 to C2. Below 140 points it gives no level, so if your English is below B1 the test will not give you a useful result.
Is it Linguaskill or Lingua Skill?
Linguaskill, one word. That is the name Cambridge uses. People also search for linguaskills, lingua skill, linguaskil, lingaskill or linguskill, but it is the same test.
Are there fixed Linguaskill test dates?
No. There are no national test dates. Each centre sets its own sessions, so check the dates with the centre where you want to take it.
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