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Find your English level, free.

Not sure where your English stands? Take our free online level check to get an indication of your current level and see where you would benefit most from further development.

Start the level check
  • About 20 minutes
  • 41 questions
  • A1 to C2 result on screen
  • No sign up
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no pressure, no sign up

Four skills, 41 questions.

Questions run from beginner to proficient in every skill, so everyone finds some easy and some hard. That is how the check finds your level.

  1. Grammar

    10questions

    Tenses, sentence structure and the small words like articles and prepositions, from A1 to C2.

  2. Vocabulary

    10questions

    Choosing the right word in context, from everyday words to the less common ones used in study and work.

  3. Reading

    11questions

    Three short texts, one easier, one middle and one harder, with questions on detail and meaning.

  4. Language use

    10questions

    Collocations, tone and everyday phrases: whether your English sounds natural, not only correct.

not in this check Speaking and writing. They are best judged by a person, so our team looks at them when we speak with you.

How your result is worked out.

No black box. This is exactly how the check decides your level.

  1. 1

    One mark a question

    A right answer scores one mark. A wrong answer or “I’m not sure” scores nothing.

  2. 2

    Lucky guesses are discounted

    With four options, a guess is right one time in four, so your score at each level is adjusted for that.

  3. 3

    A level has to be earned

    Your level is the highest one where you answered at least about six in ten correctly, and held up well at every level below it.

  4. 4

    Skills are shown separately

    Each skill gets its own percentage, so you can see which one is pulling your level up and which is holding it back.

What the levels mean.

Your result uses the six CEFR levels. From B1 upwards it also shows the IELTS band range people at that level often reach, as a rough guide.

  1. A1 BeginnerFamiliar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. build everyday English first
  2. A2 ElementarySimple, routine exchanges on familiar topics. build everyday English first
  3. B1 IntermediateMost everyday situations, experiences, plans and opinions. IELTS around 4.0 to 5.0
  4. B2 Upper IntermediateFluent conversation and complex ideas on familiar topics. IELTS around 5.5 to 6.5
  5. C1 AdvancedFlexible English for study and work, and demanding texts. IELTS around 7.0 to 8.0
  6. C2 ProficientVirtually everything, with fine shades of meaning. IELTS around 8.5 to 9.0

The result is an initial indication for guidance, not an official IELTS or CEFR certificate.

After your result.

Your answers stay in your browser. We only see your result if you choose to send it to us.

  1. 1

    Read your report

    Your level, a bar for each skill, your strengths, the areas to work on and a recommended next step, based on what you want English for.

  2. 2

    Send it if you like

    One tap opens WhatsApp with your result typed in. Nothing is sent unless you press send.

  3. 3

    Talk to a person

    Someone from our team replies, usually the same day, and asks a few questions about your goals and timetable.

  4. 4

    Get an honest plan

    We suggest the English or IELTS pathway that fits your level, in Karachi or online. There is no pressure to book.

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then we make a plan

Before you start.

Quick answers about the free level check.

Start the level check
Q1Is the level check really free?

Yes. There is no charge, nothing to sign up for and no obligation to book lessons. You answer 41 questions, which takes about 20 minutes, and your result appears on screen straight away.

Q2Is the result an official certificate?

No. It is an honest indication to guide your next step, not an official CEFR or IELTS certificate, and it should not be presented as one. Our team may confirm or adjust your level after speaking with you.

Q3Does it test speaking and writing?

No. The check covers grammar, vocabulary, reading and everyday language use. Speaking and writing are best judged by a person, so our team looks at those when we speak with you.

Q4What happens to my answers?

They stay in your browser. Nothing you answer is sent to us. If you choose to send your result on WhatsApp, we see the message you send, and nothing else.

Q5What if I do not know an answer?

Choose “I’m not sure”. A skipped question scores nothing, and it keeps your result honest, because a lucky guess can make your level look higher than it is.

Q6Can I take it again?

Yes, as often as you like. Each attempt draws a fresh mix of questions, so it is a useful way to see progress after a few weeks of study.

Rather talk first?

If you would like to ask something before you start, message us. A person from our team replies, usually the same day.

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I took the level check and would like advice. I am not sure whether I am ready for IELTS. I want to improve my spoken English. I would like to check my child’s English level.