Online Linguaskill General Reading & Writing Course B1–C1

The independent online course for the Linguaskill General Reading and Writing modules, B1 to C1: all nine Reading task types, the email and the essay, 8 practice tests, 5 full mock tests and 656 auto-marked questions.

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Pay once, lifetime access · Study on phone or computer · Every answer explained

What's inside

• 12 modules, 88 lessons, 25 quizzes with 656 questions, all marked automatically and explained
• The nine Reading task types: how each works, a worked example, practice sets at B1, B2 and C1, and the traps
• Writing Part 1 (the email, 50+ words) and Part 2 (the essay, 250+ words): planning, structure, language for each level and model answers
• 4 Reading practice tests and 4 Writing practice tests
• 5 full mock tests in the current format, with marked Reading quizzes and model answers for both writing tasks
• Quick level check, vocabulary toolkit by topic, the 50 classic mistakes, checklists and the ebook (EPUB)

Try 5 questions from the course

Click an answer to see straight away whether it is right, with the explanation.

1. I can’t ______ up with the noise from the flat upstairs any longer.

   a) putb) keepc) catchd) make

2. I ______ in this town since I was a child.

   a) liveb) am livingc) livedd) have lived

3. Our neighbours are always complaining ______ the noise from the bar downstairs.

   a) forb) aboutc) ond) with

4. Message from a travel app: You can now buy train and bus tickets in one place. Tickets bought in the app must be shown on your phone, so please make sure your battery is charged before you travel.

   a) Passengers need a charged phone to show their app tickets.b) Train and bus tickets must still be bought separately.c) Tickets bought in the app can be printed at the station.

5. Sign at Ospley Library: Quiet study area. Phone calls and group work are not allowed on this floor.

   a) Students may work in groups if they talk quietly.b) You must not make phone calls on this floor.c) This floor is closed to students.

How it works

After you pay, you log in at the Kognixr shop (shop.kognixr.com) and start straight away. Your progress is saved. To come back later, use “My downloads & courses” in the footer.

Who it is for

Students, university applicants and job seekers who need a Linguaskill General result, from B1 to C1. You study on your own, at your own pace: writing tasks are checked against model answers and checklists. Prefer a book? See the ebook and paperback or the English Exam Trainers series.

Independent practice material. Linguaskill is a trademark of its owner. Not published by, affiliated with, approved or endorsed by Cambridge University Press & Assessment. The tests are not official test material and the course does not guarantee any result.

Questions and answers

Is this an official Linguaskill course?

No. It is independent practice material by Kognixr, not affiliated with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, and it does not guarantee a result.

Does it cover Listening and Speaking?

No. It covers the Reading and Writing modules.

How long do I have access?

For life. You pay once, there is no subscription, and you can repeat every lesson and quiz as often as you like.

Can I study on my phone?

Yes. The course runs in your browser on phone, tablet or computer, and your progress is saved.

Can I try it first?

Yes. The first 2 lessons are free, and you can try 5 sample questions on this page.