Test preparation
Use this page to familiarise yourself with the test format, explore sample questions and buy a practice test.

How to prepare
To have the best chance of success in your Password Skills Plus test, it is important for you to prepare properly.
The following information will help you to get ready for test day and to know what type of questions to expect in your test.
It is recommended that you first look through the preparation material first and then take a practice test, which we will mark for you. Along with your results report which will contain both Password scores and CEFR levels, we will send you some helpful tips to further improve your score.
Password Reading
Password Reading has five sections. In each section there is one task for you to complete. You have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the five sections.
Password Writing
Password Writing assesses your ability to write an essay.
You have a choice of two essay titles and should write at least 200 words in 30 minutes.
Password Listening
Password Listening has five sections. In each section there are one or more tasks for you to complete. You can press play once and the recording cannot be paused or restarted. The recording will play twice and questions appear on the second playback. You have 1 hour to complete the five sections.
Password Speaking
Password Speaking has five sections. In each section, there are one or more tasks for you to complete. You will read the question on the screen and then answer it by speaking into the microphone. Notes can be made to help prepare answers.
You have 20 minutes to complete the five sections.
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