10 Minute English Skills Test

  • 10 Minute English Skills Test!

    Complete this test before time runs out, and we’ll send you a report showing your English level. Good luck!

  • Speaking

    Read each sentence aloud clearly and naturally. Record your voice.

  • 1. “The weather is wonderful today, isn’t it? We could take a slow walk outside and enjoy the warm sunshine by the lake."

  • Pronunciation (~60 points total):

    TH sound in weather (10)
    Long vowels /eɪ/ in today, take, lake (20)
    /aɪ/ in outside, sunshine (10)
    W sounds in weather, wonderful, walk, warm (10)
    Ending sounds /final consonants/ in walk, lake (10)

    Tone (~20 points):

    Natural question intonation on isn’t it? (10)
    Overall friendly/natural speech flow (10)


    Voice (~20 points):

    Clear, steady volume (10)
    Confident delivery (10)

  • 2. “She bought three bright blue shirts from the large downtown store, but unfortunately they were the wrong size and didn’t really fit her well.”

  • Pronunciation (~60 points total):

    TH sounds in three, they (10)
    Long vowels /aɪ/ in bright, size (10)
    /eɪ/ in they (10)
    R and L sounds in bright, really, large, blue (10)
    Final consonant sounds in shirts, bought, didn’t, fit (10)
    Word stress / syllable stress in unfortunately, downtown (10)

    Tone (~20 points):

    Clear contrast between but unfortunately (showing a shift in meaning) (10)
    Overall natural speech flow (10)

    Voice (~20 points):

    Steady, clear volume (10)
    Confident, fluent delivery (10)

  • 3. “They are planning a trip to the beautiful mountains this weekend, where they hope to go hiking, enjoy the scenery, and spend time together around a warm campfire.”

  • Pronunciation (~60 points total):

    TH sounds in they, together (10)
    Long vowels /eɪ/ in they, day (inferred in rhythm of they/go) (10)
    Diphthongs /aɪ/ in hiking, time (10)
    /oʊ/ in go (5)
    R and L sounds in around, together, planning, beautiful (10)
    Word endings/final consonants in trip, campfire, weekend (10)
    Word stress in beautiful, mountains, campfire, hiking (5)

    Tone (~20 points):

    Expressive tone for a positive, scenic sentence (10)
    Natural rhythm and phrasing (10)

    Voice (~20 points):

    Volume and clarity (10)
     

  • Listening

    Listen to each audio clip and answer the questions.

  • Listening 1: Short Dialogue
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  • Listening 2: Short Informational Audio
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  • Grammar & Vocabulary

    Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

  • Reading

    Read the passage and answer the questions.

  • Maria loves animals. Every Saturday, she volunteers at the animal shelter. She helps feed the dogs and clean their cages. She also enjoys taking the dogs for walks. Last month, she adopted a cat named Snowball from the shelter. Maria says working at the shelter makes her happy because she can help animals find good homes.

  • Writing

    Answer the two short writing prompts. Write 2–4 sentences each.

  • Content & Ideas (30 points)

    Clear, relevant ideas
    Stays on topic
    Provides reasons/details

    Organization (20 points)

    Sentences are ordered logically
    Easy to follow
    Uses connectors/transition words if needed

    Language Use & Vocabulary (20 points)

    Uses appropriate words
    Some variety in vocabulary
    Avoids major word choice errors

    Grammar & Sentence Structure (20 points)

    Correct basic grammar (tense, plurals, articles)
    Clear sentences
    Minor errors don’t block understanding

    Spelling & Mechanics (10 points)

    Reasonably correct spelling
    Basic punctuation (capital letters, periods, question marks)

  • Weighted Score (Total: 100%)
    Speaking  3Q  25% Time-intensive, reflects fluency and confidence
    Writing     2Q  20% Requires synthesis and grammar, more subjective
    Listening  4Q  20% Focus skill for struggling students
    Grammar  6Q  20% Easy to auto-grade, highlights structural weaknesses
    Reading    5Q  15% Slightly lower weight to reduce overwhelm early on

    Why?
    Speaking + Writing = 45% → reflects effort + production skills.
    Listening + Grammar + Reading = 55% → reflects comprehension + foundational knowledge.
    This avoids letting grammar or MCQs dominate, and prioritizes the productive skills that often trip up low-level learners.

    Grade Scale
    85–100 = Strong grasp of core skills
    70–84 = Needs improvement in 1–2 areas
    50–69 = Struggling in key skills
    Below 50 = Needs targeted support

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