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. “I usually wake up early on weekdays, make a cup of coffee, and check my messages before I start working on my most important tasks."

  • 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. “My friend invited me to a small dinner party last Friday, but I couldn’t go because I had to finish an urgent project for work.”

  • 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. “If I had more free time this month, I would join a weekend class, practice speaking more often, and meet new people who share similar interests.”

  • 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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  • 4. Where is the meeting?
  • 5. What must the woman do before going to the meeting?

  • Listening 2: Short Informational Audio
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  • 6. Why is the library closing?
  • 7. When will the library reopen?

  • Grammar & Vocabulary

    Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
  • 8. If she ______ enough time, she will join us for dinner.
  • 9. They ______ to the new office last month.
  • 10. This exercise is ______ than the last one.
  • 11. Which sentence is correct?
  • 12. Which word is closest in meaning to 'quick'?
  • 13. Choose the correct word: We walked ______ the park after dinner.

  • Reading

    Read the passage and answer the questions.

  • Kevin recently started a new job at a technology company. Every morning, he joins a short team meeting to discuss daily tasks. He enjoys learning from his coworkers, especially when they share tips about solving problems more efficiently. Last week, Kevin stayed late to help finish an important project before the deadline. His manager thanked him for his hard work and positive attitude. Kevin feels excited because he is gaining experience and becoming more confident in his new role.

  • 14. Where does Kevin work?
  • 15. What does Kevin do every morning?
  • 16. Why did Kevin stay late last week?
  • 17. How did Kevin’s manager respond?
  • 18. The word “deadline” most nearly means:

  • 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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