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The science behind the Linguaskill test

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Who uses Linguaskill?

These are just a few of the leading organisations who use and accept Linguaskill:

  • University of Barcelona, Spain
  • TAP Air, Portugal
  • The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan​

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Linguaskill has been developed by our dedicated team of experts. It has been trialled by speakers of over 40 languages from 50 countries to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the results.

It combines the latest technology with the reliability and quality you expect from Cambridge English.


How adaptive testing works within the Reading and Listening module

The Reading and Listening module is adaptive: questions become easier or more difficult depending on an individual’s previous answer. As a result, every candidate receives a unique version of the test tailored to their ability level. This means that the test is suitable for all abilities and offers a personalised experience.

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Our free demo allows you to experience how the level of difficulty changes during the test based on your previous answer. It will also help you to familiarise yourself with the Cambridge English Test portal. As this is for demonstration purposes only, the questions are examples and will not feature in the test. You will not receive a result at the end of the demo.

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How the automarker works within the Linguaskill Writing test

The Writing module uses innovative automarker technology. Candidates input answers using a computer keyboard and their answers are automatically marked by the computer. This video explains how the automarker technology works within the Writing module and how it is as reliable as a human marker.

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Linguaskill research reports

These materials will help you understand more about the technology behind Linguaskill.

 

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Linguaskill: Information on test validity

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Consequential Validity of Linguaskill

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Cognitive validity of the Linguaskill Writing test

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Alignment of Linguaskill to the CEFR through Standard Setting

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Linguaskill: Building a validity argument for the Speaking test

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Linguaskill: Listening and Reading trial report

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Linguaskill: Writing trial report

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Learn more about the research team

Dr Nick Saville

Dr Nick Saville

Research and Thought Leadership Director

Dr Nick Saville has worked for Cambridge Assessment since 1987, becoming Director of the newly formed Research and Thought Leadership Division in 2015.

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Dr Ardeshir Geranpayeh

Dr Ardeshir Geranpayeh

Head of Automated Assessment and Learning

Dr Ardeshir Geranpayeh is Head of Automated Assessment and Learning at Cambridge English, which he joined in 2001.

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Martin Robinson

Martin Robinson

Assistant Director, Assessment

Martin Robinson joined Cambridge Assessment in 2002 and is responsible for the development and production of its automated, adaptive assessments, including Linguaskill and BULATS.

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Dr Jing Xu

Dr Jing Xu

Principal Research Manager

Dr Jing Xu is Principal Research Manager at Cambridge English, which he joined in November 2015.

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Dr Kevin Cheung

Dr Kevin Cheung

Head of Marking and Results

Dr Kevin Cheung has worked for Cambridge Assessment since 2015 and is now Head of Marking and Results.

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Linguaskill brochure - meet the Linguaskill team

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