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 uncle lives ... Canada.
 at in on from

2. Taylor is ... in the running club.
 more fast the fastest fast faster

3. "What time is it?" -- "It's ... (11:15)."
 quarter to eleven eleven and fifteen eleven fifteen fifteen to eleven

4. "... some coffee?" -- "Yes, please."
 You like Like you Would you like Will you like

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

6. "... did you start your new job?" -- "2 months ago."
 What time Which Time Why When

7. "Bob, would you like ... a piece of cake?"
 we have having have to have

8. "Lisa, where ... you go to school?"
 have -- are do

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

10. My brother ... football after school every day.
 plays play to play playing


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