Linguaskill – The accurate English test with fast results – General and Business English

Linguaskill, developed by Cambridge Assessment English, is an online adaptive test that assesses English language skills in General English or Business English. The test evaluates your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through modules, utilizing artificial intelligence to allow for a more precise assessment of your English proficiency.

The test comprises multiple-choice questions, short writing tasks, and recorded spoken responses. Results are delivered quickly, certainly within 48 hours, and are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), providing detailed score reports for each language skill. 

Linguaskill offers organizations a convenient and accurate method for evaluating language proficiency in individuals and groups, with the flexibility to administer the test at any time and location, including at home.

Linguaskill is an online modular test that evaluates all four language skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking, allowing you to choose the specific skills you want to assess. It comes in two options: Linguaskill General and Linguaskill Business, catering to different language needs based on your objectives.

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Types of Linguaskill

Linguaskill General

Linguaskill General focuses on everyday language use, making it suitable for university admissions, job roles outside of the business domain, and situations where strong English skills are required but not specialized business terminology. It covers topics such as studying, work, future plans, travel, and technology, appealing to a wide range of organizations.

Linguaskill Business

On the other hand, Linguaskill Business assesses English used in a business and corporate context, making it ideal for recruitment in organizations where employees need familiarity with business language. It covers topics such as buying and selling, office environments, business travel, and human resources.

On-location or At-home

You have the flexibility to choose whether to take the Linguaskill test on location in Amsterdam or from the comfort of your home using remote proctoring. On-location tests are conducted under supervised conditions at the test center, while remote proctoring utilizes video, audio, and event logs to monitor the test taker during the exam. All you need for a proctored test is a computer system with a webcam, microphone/headphones, and a stable internet connection.

It’s important to note that all Linguaskill tests are monitored for potential malpractice, which includes any attempts to breach test security or obtain fraudulent results. Engaging in fraudulent activity will result in a score of zero, and access to the test results will be denied. Additionally, videos of proctoring sessions are deleted after six months.

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How to apply

To take the Linguaskill exam, follow these steps:

Step 1: Choose desired test
Determine the test type and format you prefer. You can choose between Linguaskill General or Linguaskill Business, and two formats: Linguaskill on-site or Linguaskill via proctor.

Step 2: Contact test centre
Get in touch with the Linguaskill administrator by emailing bltc@bltc.nl. Inform them of your desired test and they will provide you with available dates for on-site tests or guide you through the procedure for a proctored test. You will also receive an application form to confirm your test type, format, and preferred exam date.

Step 3: Payment
One module is 55euros if you are going to take all three modules your exam fee will be 165euros.
Make the payment for the test fee within two days of registering online. You can choose one of two payment methods:

• Bank transfer: Transfer the fee to British Language Training Centre, ABN AMRO, using the provided BIC and IBAN. Include “Linguaskill for [your name] & telephone number” as the payment reference.
• PIN or cash at BLTC: Visit BLTC during office hours to pay in person after registering online.

Please note that credit cards and ‘acceptgiro’ are not accepted, and any bank charges the responsibility of the applicant. Invoices cannot be issued, but a receipt can be provided. It’s important to complete the payment at least five days before your exam date.

Step 4: Confirmation of Entry
The Linguaskill administrator will send you an email containing all relevant information regarding your test.