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.it takes 85 minutes.

Type of questions:

I. Reading

1. Read and select; read a notice, 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.

2. Gapped sentences; read a sentence with a missing word (gap) and choose the correct word to fill the gap. There are three or four choices for each gap.

3. Multiple-choice gap-fill; choose the right word or phrase to fill the gaps in a text. There are three or four choices for each gap.

4. Open gap-fill; read a short text in which there are some missing words (gaps) and write in the missing word in each gap.

II. Listening

1. listen to a short audio recording and answer a multiple-choice question with three options.

2. Extended listening: 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.

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.it takes 45 min.

Type of questions:

1. 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.

2. read a short text outlining a scenario and respond using the information in the scenario and the three bullet points. Linguaskill General candidates will write at least 180 words to a wider audience and may be asked to produce a variety of text types (e.g. review, article, web post). Linguaskill Business candidates will write a letter or report of at least 180 words, often to a manager or staff within the company or to external clients.

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.it takes 15 minutes.