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Key Facts: Linguaskill General Exam

Linguaskill General is produced by Cambridge University Press & Assessment and tests everyday and academic English.

The Reading and Listening module is computer-adaptive, so the number of questions varies with each candidate's performance.

Reading uses five task types: read and select, gapped sentences, multiple-choice gap-fill, open gap-fill and extended reading.

Listening uses two task types: listen and select with three options, and extended listening with several questions.

Linguaskill General reports CEFR levels B1 to C2, with scale bands B1 140-159, B2 160-179, C1 180-199 and C2 200-210.

The combined Reading and Listening module takes about 60-85 minutes, with a maximum of 59 minutes per skill.

Reading and Listening results are automatically marked and are often available immediately after the test.

Linguaskill modules typically cost around GBP 35 each in 2026, with exact prices set by local test centres.

Linguaskill General is Cambridge's online, adaptive English test for everyday and academic English; its combined Reading and Listening module mixes multiple-choice task types across CEFR B1 to C2 and is scored on the Cambridge English Scale.

Sample Linguaskill General Practice Questions

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1Read this text message: "Hi Sam, the cinema is fully booked for tonight, so I've reserved tickets for tomorrow at 7pm instead. Let me know if that works." What is the writer doing?
A.Changing the day of a planned outing
B.Cancelling the outing completely
C.Asking Sam to book the tickets
D.Recommending a different cinema
Explanation: The writer says tonight is fully booked and has reserved tickets for tomorrow instead, so the outing has been moved to a different day. The phrase 'tomorrow at 7pm instead' signals a change of timing, not a cancellation.
2Read this notice in a library: "Please return all borrowed books to the front desk. Do not place them back on the shelves yourself." What should readers do with returned books?
A.Put them back where they found them
B.Hand them to staff at the desk
C.Leave them on a reading table
D.Keep them until next visit
Explanation: The notice instructs readers to return books to the front desk and explicitly says not to reshelve them. Returning to the desk means handing them to the staff there.
3Read this email line: "I'm afraid I won't be able to make the meeting on Thursday, but I'm happy to send my comments in writing beforehand." What does the writer offer to do?
A.Attend the meeting on a different day
B.Cancel the meeting for everyone
C.Provide written feedback before the meeting
D.Find someone to replace them
Explanation: The writer cannot attend but offers to send comments in writing beforehand, which means providing written feedback before the meeting takes place. 'Beforehand' means in advance.
4Read this sign at a swimming pool: "Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times." What does this mean?
A.Children under 8 are not allowed in the pool
B.Adults must pay extra to enter the pool
C.Children must be able to swim before entering
D.Young children cannot use the pool without an adult present
Explanation: 'Must be accompanied by an adult at all times' means a child under 8 always needs an adult with them to use the pool. It is a supervision rule, not a ban.
5Read this note left for a colleague: "The printer on the second floor is out of order. Use the one in reception until it's fixed." What is the reader advised to do?
A.Repair the broken printer themselves
B.Use a different printer for now
C.Avoid printing anything today
D.Order a replacement printer
Explanation: The note says one printer is out of order and tells the reader to use the reception printer until it is fixed. 'Until it's fixed' shows the advice is temporary.
6Read this message: "Thanks for lending me your charger yesterday. I've left it on your desk. Sorry it took me so long to return it!" What is the writer mainly doing?
A.Asking to borrow a charger
B.Complaining that the charger is broken
C.Returning a borrowed item and apologising
D.Offering to buy a new charger
Explanation: The writer thanks the reader for lending the charger, says it has been returned to the desk, and apologises for the delay. The main purpose combines returning the item and apologising.
7Read this notice in an office kitchen: "Please wash your own cups and plates. The dishwasher is for staff lunches only." What are staff asked to do with personal items?
A.Place them in the dishwasher
B.Leave them for cleaning staff
C.Take them home each evening
D.Clean them by hand themselves
Explanation: The notice asks people to wash their own cups and plates and reserves the dishwasher for staff lunches, so personal items should be washed by hand.
8Read this text: "I managed to get an earlier flight, so I'll arrive at noon rather than in the evening. No need to change your plans though." What does the writer want the reader to understand?
A.They are arriving earlier but the reader needn't adjust anything
B.The reader must collect them at noon
C.The flight has been delayed until the evening
D.The reader should rearrange their whole day
Explanation: The writer got an earlier flight and will arrive at noon, but the final sentence reassures the reader not to change their plans. So the arrival is earlier yet requires no action.
9Read this notice: "Tickets bought online can be collected from the machine using your booking reference. There is no need to queue at the counter." What is the main advantage described?
A.Online tickets are cheaper than counter tickets
B.Tickets must be printed at home in advance
C.Online buyers can avoid waiting at the counter
D.The counter is closed to all customers
Explanation: The notice says online tickets can be collected from a machine with a reference and that there is no need to queue at the counter, so the advantage is avoiding the queue.
10Read this email: "Just to confirm, the delivery will come between 9am and 1pm. Someone needs to be home to sign for it." What must the reader do?
A.Collect the parcel from a depot
B.Pay an extra fee on delivery
C.Reschedule the delivery for the afternoon
D.Be present at home to sign for the parcel
Explanation: The email states the delivery comes in the morning window and that someone needs to be home to sign for it. The required action is to be present to sign.

About the Linguaskill General Exam

Linguaskill General is an online, AI-powered, computer-adaptive English test from Cambridge University Press & Assessment that focuses on everyday, personal, social and academic English. The Reading and Listening module is combined into one automatically marked test and is the multiple-choice part of the exam, alongside separate Writing and Speaking modules. Because the test is adaptive, the questions become easier or harder in response to each answer, so every candidate receives a personalised test and there is no fixed number of items. Reading task types include read and select, gapped sentences, multiple-choice gap-fill, open gap-fill and extended reading, while Listening uses listen and select and extended listening. Results are reported on the Cambridge English Scale and aligned to CEFR levels B1 to C2, with Reading and Listening scores often available immediately. Linguaskill is used by universities, employers and language schools worldwide to certify English ability quickly and flexibly.

Exam sponsor: Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge English). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

About 60-85 minutes for the combined Reading and Listening module; roughly 40 minutes per skill with a maximum of 59 minutes each.

Passing Score

No fixed pass mark. Results map to CEFR on the Cambridge English Scale: B1 (140-159), B2 (160-179), C1 (180-199) and C2 (200-210). Each institution decides the level it requires.

Exam / Certification Fees

Approximately GBP 35 per module; the Reading and Listening module is a single combined module, and prices vary by test centre and country (2026).

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

14%

Read and Select

Read a short notice, message or email and choose the sentence or phrase that best matches its meaning from three options.

21%

Gapped Sentences

Choose the correct word or phrase to fill a single gap in a sentence, testing grammar, vocabulary and collocation.

15%

Multiple-Choice Gap-Fill

Fill several gaps in a short text by selecting the best word or phrase for each gap from three or four options.

9%

Open Gap-Fill

Supply the missing word in each gap of a short text, focusing on grammar, prepositions, articles and common phrases.

16%

Extended Reading

Read a longer passage and answer multiple-choice comprehension questions that follow the order of the text.

10%

Listen and Select

Listen to a short recording and answer one multiple-choice question with three options.

15%

Extended Listening

Listen to a longer recording and answer a series of multiple-choice questions in the order the information is heard.

Preparing for the Linguaskill General Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed pass mark. Results map to CEFR on the Cambridge English Scale: B1 (140-159), B2 (160-179), C1 (180-199) and C2 (200-210). Each institution decides the level it requires.
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: About 60-85 minutes for the combined Reading and Listening module; roughly 40 minutes per skill with a maximum of 59 minutes each.
  • Exam / certification fees: Approximately GBP 35 per module; the Reading and Listening module is a single combined module, and prices vary by test centre and country (2026). Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Linguaskill General: Suggested Study Strategy

1Build everyday and academic vocabulary, including common collocations and phrasal verbs, since gap-fill tasks reward precise word choice.
2Revise core grammar such as tenses, conditionals, prepositions and relative clauses, which are tested heavily in gapped sentences and open gap-fill.
3Practise reading short real-world texts like notices, emails and messages, and ask what each one is really trying to say.
4For extended reading and listening, read or listen for the main idea first, then locate the detail the question asks about.
5Train your listening with everyday recordings such as announcements, voicemails and interviews, and predict answers before they appear.
6Take the free official Cambridge Linguaskill sample tests to get used to the on-screen task types and the adaptive format.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linguaskill General and who runs it?

Linguaskill General is an online, computer-adaptive English test for everyday and academic English, produced by Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge English). It tests Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking as separate modules.

What is in the Reading and Listening module?

Reading and Listening are combined into one automatically marked module. Reading uses read and select, gapped sentences, multiple-choice gap-fill, open gap-fill and extended reading; Listening uses listen and select and extended listening.

How many questions are there and how long does it take?

There is no fixed number of questions because the module is adaptive. The combined Reading and Listening module usually takes about 60-85 minutes, roughly 40 minutes per skill with a maximum of 59 minutes each.

How is Linguaskill General scored?

Results are reported on the Cambridge English Scale and mapped to CEFR: B1 (140-159), B2 (160-179), C1 (180-199) and C2 (200-210). There is no fixed pass mark; each organisation sets the level it requires.

Is there a pass or fail in Linguaskill General?

No. Linguaskill reports a CEFR level and a Cambridge English Scale score rather than a pass or fail. Scores below B1 are not reported, and institutions decide what level they accept.

How much does Linguaskill General cost in 2026?

The fee is set by each local test centre and varies by country, but is typically around GBP 35 per module. The Reading and Listening module counts as one combined module.