Find your English level
Listen to one short story and type it, sentence by sentence. It starts easy and gets harder and faster as it goes.
- Ten sentences, about five minutes.
- Each sentence plays up to three times.
- Can’t catch one? Skip it. That’s part of the test.
A free English level test, online
This free English level test checks how well you understand spoken English. You hear one short story of 10 sentences that starts at A1 and gets harder and faster up to C1. You type what you hear, and your answers place you on the CEFR scale, from A1 (Beginner) to C1 (Advanced).
The test takes about 5 minutes and needs no sign-up. Your result shows how you did at each level and how close you are to the next one, and links you to dictations at your level, so you can keep practising.
How long does the English level test take?
About 5 minutes. There are 10 sentences, and each one plays up to three times.
Which English levels does the test cover?
The CEFR levels A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1, from Beginner to Advanced. The result tells you which level fits you and how close you are to the next one.
Is the English level test free?
Yes. It is completely free, and you don’t need an account. If you sign in, your level is saved to your profile and your daily dictation matches it.