How to Pass the Cambridge English B2 Exam
June 6, 2025When it comes to proving your English level quickly and accurately, Linguaskill by Cambridge is a smart, modern choice.
Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a company looking to assess staff, Linguaskill offers a practical and efficient way to certify English language skills. This exam format is only available for CEFR levels B1 upwards.
Trilingo Idiomas is the only academy in the Vélez-Málaga area where you can sit the exam in-house at dates arranged by the academy. This means a more flexible and timely way for you to get your certification.
What is Linguaskill?
Linguaskill is an online English test developed by Cambridge Assessment English. It uses AI technology to assess reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. Results are available within 48 hours, and the test adapts to your level, offering a precise evaluation for each candidate.
There are two test options:
- Linguaskill General – suitable for everyday communication in social, educational, or workplace contexts.
- Linguaskill Business – focused on professional language used in business settings like reports, presentations, and emails.
How is it different from other Cambridge English exams?
Unlike traditional Cambridge English exams such as B2 First (FCE) or C1 Advanced (CAE), Linguaskill is modular and adaptive:
- Adaptive testing means the difficulty adjusts as you answer, giving a more personalised and accurate result.
- Modular format allows you to take just the skills you need: Listening & Reading, Writing, or Speaking.
- Quick turnaround: You receive results in just 48 hours, compared to weeks for other exams.
- No fixed exam dates: You can take it whenever you’re ready.
- Aligned to CEFR levels (B1–C1+), making results easy to understand and share with schools, employers, or institutions.
The format of the Linguaskill exams
There are four modules as per other Cambridge English exams: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
As the tests are adaptive, the length and number of questions for each exam can vary.
Reading
Time – 35-45 minutes (approximately). The maximum length of an exam is 59 minutes.
Number of questions – There isn’t a fixed number of questions, with the test adapting to previous answers submitted by the candidate.
Types of questions – There are multiple task types, and candidates will see a selection of the following:
- One-question multiple choice
Candidates read a short text such as a notice, label, text message, or email, then choose the sentence or phrase that best matches its meaning. There are three answer options. - One-question multiple-choice gap-fill
Candidates complete a sentence by selecting the correct word to fill a gap. Each gap has three or four possible answers. - Five-question multiple-choice gap-fill
Candidates read a short text and choose the correct word or phrase for five gaps. Each gap has three or four answer options. - Five-question open gap-fill
Candidates read a short text with five missing words and write the correct word for each gap without answer options. - Five-question multiple choice
Candidates read a longer text and answer five multiple-choice questions, which follow the order of the text. - Two-question multiple choice
Candidates read a text and answer two multiple-choice questions. The questions appear in the same order as the information in the text. - Missing paragraph text completion
Candidates complete a text by inserting five missing paragraphs. They choose from a list of six possible paragraphs. - Missing sentence text completion
Candidates complete a text by inserting five missing sentences. They select from eight possible options. - Multiple text matching
Candidates read four short texts and match each one to a prompt or question by identifying relevant information across all texts.
Writing
Time – 45 minutes
Task – Linguaskill candidates write an essay of at least 250 words.
Linguaskill Business candidates write a report of at least 250 words.
Listening
Time – 35-45 minutes (approximately). The maximum length of an exam is 59 minutes.
Number of questions – There isn’t a fixed number of questions, with the test adapting to previous answers submitted by the candidate.
Types of questions – There are multiple task types, and candidates will see a selection of the following:
- One-question multiple choice
Candidates listen to a short audio recording and answer one multiple-choice question. There are three possible answers. - Five-question multiple choice
Candidates listen to a longer recording and answer five multiple-choice questions. The questions follow the order of the recording. - Two-question multiple choice
Candidates listen to a recording and answer two multiple-choice questions. The questions follow the sequence of the information heard. - Sentence completion
Candidates listen to a recording with one speaker and complete five sentences by typing no more than three words in each gap. - One-task multiple matching
Candidates listen to five short monologues from different speakers. For each monologue, they answer one question by choosing from eight options. - Two-task multiple matching
Candidates listen to three monologues from three different speakers. They answer two questions per monologue, selecting from five options for each question.
Speaking
Time – 16 minutes
Number of questions – 5 sections
Types of questions – The test begins with three simple warm-up questions. These are not assessed and are designed to help candidates feel comfortable.
- Part 1 – Presentation
Candidates are given a topic with three bullet points and speak about it for one minute. - Part 2.1 – Summary
Candidates listen to an audio extract from a meeting or tutorial containing four key points. They then have 40 seconds to summarise the key points for a colleague or classmate who could not attend. - Part 2.2 – Discussion questions
Candidates respond to three follow-up questions from the same colleague or classmate, giving their opinions on the topic discussed in Part 2.1. - Part 3 – Recommendation
Candidates receive a text message outlining a friend’s or colleague’s requirements. They read additional information and make a recommendation based on those needs. - Part 4 – Argument presentation and evaluation
Candidates are given a statement and must present arguments both for and against it. They should reach a conclusion and justify their final opinion with supporting reasons.
Advice for Linguaskill candidates
To perform at your best in the Linguaskill exam, Cambridge offers the following advice:
- Familiarise yourself with the test format. Knowing what to expect in each section (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) helps reduce anxiety and improve focus.
- Practise with official materials. Trilingo provides access to sample tests and practice tools so you can get comfortable with the timing and question styles.
- Listen and read carefully. Pay close attention to all instructions and questions before answering.
- Use your English regularly. Engage with English-language media—podcasts, news articles, and videos—to build your confidence and fluency.
- Review your grammar and vocabulary. Strong foundational skills improve your writing and speaking performance.
- Time management is key. Don’t spend too long on one question—move on and return later if needed.
Our team at Trilingo will guide you through every step of preparation with targeted support and test-taking strategies.
Watch a video from Cambridge English on why you should choose Linguaskill.
Why Choose Trilingo Idiomas?
Trilingo Idiomas is proud to be the only centre in the Vélez-Málaga area offering flexible exam dates.
Our experienced team supports students of all ages, from school pupils looking to stand out, to adults preparing for career changes, and businesses assessing English for recruitment or training.
We offer:
- Personalised preparation courses
- On-site testing in a calm and supportive environment
- Expert advice on which version of the test suits your goals
Whether you’re applying to university, updating your CV, or hiring internationally, Linguaskill at Trilingo Idiomas is the fast-track to certified English.
Contact us today to find out more or book your test.
