4-Skills English Essential
Speaking, listening, reading, and writing in one 30-minute sitting. Includes spoken tasks, dictation, listening comprehension, timed reading, sentence completion, and a workplace email task. Per-skill CEFR levels on every report.
Test sections
- 1Read Aloud — Read each sentence aloud clearly and naturally. Recording starts automatically after the countdown.
- 2Listen and Repeat — You will hear a sentence once. Repeat it exactly as you heard it.
- 3Story Retelling — Listen to a short story. When it ends, retell it in your own words with as much detail as you can.
- 4Open Questions — Answer each question in your own words. Speak for the full response time.
- 5Listening Comprehension — Listen to each recording once, then answer the question.
- 6Dictation — Listen to each sentence and type exactly what you hear.
- 7Reading Comprehension — Read each passage and answer the question. Watch the timer.
- 8Sentence Completion — Complete each sentence by typing the missing word(s).
- 9Email Writing — Read the scenario and write a professional email. Mind the word target and the timer.
Every report includes
- Overall score (10–90) with CEFR level
- CEFR level per skill — not just one number
- Word-level pronunciation heatmap
- Strengths and focus areas in plain English
- Personalised 30-day improvement plan
- Accent-fair scoring (Indian English model)
At a glance
4-Skills English Essential is an online English assessment from AssessAll, taken in one sitting of about 37 minutes across 9 auto-advancing sections. It costs ₹699 (GST included) or US$6.99. Speech is scored against an Indian English model, so scoring is accent-fair.
| Format | Online, one sitting, auto-advancing tasks |
|---|---|
| Duration | About 37 minutes |
| Sections | 9: Read Aloud · Listen and Repeat · Story Retelling · Open Questions · Listening Comprehension · Dictation · Reading Comprehension · Sentence Completion · Email Writing |
| Price | ₹699 (GST included) or US$6.99 |
| Scoring | Accent-fair scoring on an Indian English model; 10–90 scale with CEFR level |
| Report | An overall score (10–90) with a CEFR level, a CEFR level per skill, a word-level pronunciation heatmap, strengths and focus areas in plain English and a personalised 30-day improvement plan |
| You will need | A quiet room, headphones or speakers, and a working microphone |
| Status | Beta calibration |
Frequently asked questions
How long does 4-Skills English Essential take?
About 37 minutes, in one sitting. Tasks advance automatically.
How much does 4-Skills English Essential cost?
₹699 (GST included) or US$6.99, paid once. INR prices include 18% GST; the US dollar price is flat with no tax added.
Will my accent lower my score?
No. Spoken answers are scored against an Indian English model (accent-fair scoring), so an Indian accent is not treated as an error.
What does the 4-Skills English Essential report include?
An overall score (10–90) with a CEFR level, a CEFR level per skill, a word-level pronunciation heatmap, strengths and focus areas in plain English and a personalised 30-day improvement plan.
What sections are in 4-Skills English Essential?
Read Aloud; Listen and Repeat; Story Retelling; Open Questions; Listening Comprehension; Dictation; Reading Comprehension; Sentence Completion; Email Writing.
What do I need to take it?
A quiet room, headphones or speakers, and a working microphone for about 37 minutes.
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