The Barton English Test: Check your English Level Online for Free


This test will determine your English level. You will be tested on all areas of English (verb tense, prepositions, articles, phrasal verbs, idioms, collocation, etc). There are 10 questions per page. You can continue to the next level if you get a 70% score. If you fail a level, you will have a second chance to pass it.

The test is based on the British Council / EAQUALS Core Inventory for General English and therefore should be a reliable guide to your English level. Good luck!

[Level: A1 Beginner | Failed attempts at this level: 0]
1. My friend Mike lives near my house. ... often play outside together.
 It They I We

2. "Do you have a brother?" -- "No, ... ."
 I'm not I don't I have I do

3. My uncle lives ... Canada.
 at in on from

4. "... your parents home?"
 Do Is Was Are

5. ... watch a movie tonight.
 I go to I'm going to I'm I

6. "Excuse me. ... help me?"
 You can You Can you Do you

7. John ... cleans the bathroom. So his girlfriend does it every week.
 never always often sometimes

8. "... your husband do?"-- "He's a doctor."
 What job What does Which job Where works

9. Every day, Jane has ... piece of cake after dinner.
 the a --- some

10. My teacher ... angry yesterday.
 was were is are


Last updated: October 11, 2013. All English test items are copyright Matthew Barton.