Not an official certification
SkillNest tests are informal practice tools. They are not official CEFR, IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge or any other certification, and no result produced here can be used as proof of your English level to an employer, school or authority. The level names (Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced) are broad, self-study bands calculated from a twenty-question sample.
A sample, not a full assessment
Twenty questions give a useful snapshot, not a complete picture. Real placement tests are longer, include listening, reading, writing and speaking, and are marked by trained examiners. Treat your result as a starting point for what to practise next.
Typing results depend on your setup
Typing speed and accuracy vary with your keyboard, device, screen size, posture and how warm your hands are. A phone will usually give a different result from a full-size keyboard. Compare your own attempts on the same device rather than comparing yourself with other people's numbers.
No guarantee of exam success
Practising here does not guarantee any particular score in an external exam. We do not prepare candidates for a specific syllabus and we are not affiliated with any examination body.
Errors and corrections
Every question, explanation and paragraph on this site is written for this project and reviewed carefully, but mistakes are always possible. If you think an answer is wrong, please tell us on the contact page and we will review it.
Not professional advice
Nothing on SkillNest is legal, academic or careers advice. Any study material here is general information for independent learners.
Availability
The site is provided free of charge and without warranty. Tools, questions and pages can change or be removed at any time.