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. "How old is your dad?" -- He's ... ."
 fifty years old fifty got fifty years fifty years old

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

3. John made a sandwich ... he was hungry.
 so but and because

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

5. Please ... your room today.
 you clean clean cleaning to clean

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

7. "... did you find the answer?" -- "I looked on the Internet."
 Why What How When

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

9. "It's ..., Peter. My name is Kathy."
 nice meet you nice meeting nice to meet you nice you meet

10. My friend Mike lives near my house. ... often play outside together.
 It They I We


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