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What's your real English level?
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- The questions adapt to your answers: get them right and they move up a level.
- Your result on the Common European Framework (CEFR), from A1 to C2.
- We tell you your strongest skill and what to practice next.
About 20 questions that adapt to you.
How this English level test works
- It's an adaptive test: it starts near the level you say you have and, as you get answers right or wrong, the questions move up or down until they find your limit.
- About 20 questions (between 20 and 24) on grammar, vocabulary, reading and Use of English. It takes about 8 minutes.
- Your result places you on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), from A1 to C2, with your strongest skill and what to practice next.
- It's free and there's no sign-up. If you want, we'll email you a full report at the end.
English levels from A1 to C2
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) describes language ability in six levels, grouped in pairs: basic user (A), independent user (B) and proficient user (C). It's the scale used by international exams, universities and many employers.
| Level | What it means |
|---|---|
| A1BreakthroughBeginner | You use very simple phrases to introduce yourself and meet immediate needs. |
| A2WaystageElementary | You get by in everyday situations: shopping, simple errands, talking about your routine.Cambridge: A2 Key |
| B1ThresholdIntermediate | You can hold a conversation on familiar topics and manage on your own when you travel.Cambridge: B1 Preliminary |
| B2VantageUpper intermediate | You argue a point, understand complex texts and talk fluently with native speakers.Cambridge: B2 First |
| C1Effective operational proficiencyAdvanced | You use English flexibly at work and at university.Cambridge: C1 Advanced |
| C2MasteryProficient | You express yourself precisely and with nuance in any situation.Cambridge: C2 Proficiency |
Frequently asked questions
How do I know my English level?
The quickest way is a level test like this one: in about 8 minutes it places you on the A1-C2 scale. For an official result you can show an employer or a university, you need to take a certified exam.
Is B1 a basic or an intermediate level?
Intermediate. B1 and B2 are the independent user levels: at B1 you can already communicate without help in familiar situations. The basic levels are A1 and A2.
What's the difference between B1 and B2?
At B1 you communicate in familiar situations; at B2 you do it fluently and on more abstract topics: you can argue a point, give your opinion and understand complex texts. B2 is the level employers and universities usually ask for.
What English level should I put on my resume?
Put your CEFR level (for example, B2) and, if you have one, the exam that certifies it. Avoid vague labels like "intermediate" or "advanced": not everyone reads them the same way. If you don't have a certificate, a level test gives you an honest reference.
How long does it take to go up a level?
It depends on where you start and how much you practice, but a common estimate is between 120 and 200 hours of guided study per level, and more as you go up. A little practice every day does more than a lot once a week.
Is this test official? Can I use it as a certificate?
No. It's a short test that estimates your level so you know where you stand and what to practice. Official certificates come from international exams, such as those from Cambridge or Trinity.
Which exam should I take?
The one for your level, or the next one if you're going to prepare: B1 Preliminary for B1, B2 First for B2, C1 Advanced for C1. Give yourself a few months to practice the exam format, not just the language.
English Edge Pro is not affiliated with Cambridge University Press & Assessment or Trinity College London. Exam names are used only to describe the level they correspond to.