Free English level test
Find out if your English is A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2. The test takes about three minutes, asks for no email address, and gives you your CEFR level the moment you finish.
What your result means
Your result follows the CEFR — the Common European Framework of Reference, the scale used by schools, employers and exam boards around the world. Here is what each level looks like in everyday life.
How the test works
The test shows you real English words, one at a time, from the easiest level up to the hardest. You simply say whether you know each word or not. Vocabulary size is one of the strongest single signals of overall language ability, which is why a short word test can place you accurately in a few minutes.
A few of the words in the test are not real English at all. They are invented words, built to look and sound plausible. If you claim to know them, the test knows you are guessing and adjusts your score. This is a standard technique in vocabulary research, and it is the reason you cannot inflate your result by clicking "yes" to everything.
Your answers are checked on our server, not in your browser, so the scoring cannot be seen or edited. You get a single CEFR level plus a breakdown showing how you performed at each stage.
One honest limit: this test measures reading vocabulary. It does not measure your speaking, listening or writing. Treat the result as a good starting point for choosing what to read next — not as a certificate.
What to do with your result
Knowing your level only matters if it changes what you read. Material that is far too hard is exhausting and teaches you very little; material that is far too easy is comfortable and teaches you nothing either. The sweet spot is text where you understand most of it and meet a handful of new words.
That is exactly how Easy English Daily is built. Every news story on this site is written at three reading levels — Beginner for A1 and A2, Intermediate for B1 and B2, Advanced for C1 and C2 — so you can read today's news at the level your test gave you, and move up when it starts to feel easy. Tap any word you do not know and it goes straight into your flashcards.
Common questions
Is the English level test really free?
Yes. There is no payment, no trial and no account. You do not need to give an email address to take the test or to see your result. The whole site is free to use.
How long does the test take?
About three minutes. It shows you 30 words and you answer with a single tap for each one. There is no time limit on any individual word, so you can go slower if you want to.
What is CEFR, and why is it used here?
CEFR stands for the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It sorts language ability into six levels, from A1 for complete beginners up to C2 for near-native readers. Schools, employers and exam boards in most countries use it, so a CEFR level is understood almost anywhere.
Do I need to install anything or create an account?
No. The test runs in your browser and works on any phone or computer. Creating an account is optional and only exists so that your saved words follow you between devices.
How accurate is a three-minute vocabulary test?
Accurate enough to choose your reading level, and not accurate enough to replace a formal exam. Vocabulary size correlates strongly with overall reading ability, and the invented words catch over-confident guessing. But the test does not assess speaking, listening, writing or grammar, so a real exam will always tell you more.
Can I take the test more than once?
Yes, as many times as you like, and you should. Take it again after a month or two of reading. The words are drawn fresh each time, so you will not simply be repeating the same test from memory.
Ready to find your level?
Three minutes, no sign-up, and today's news is waiting at your level.
