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. My brother is very ... . He plays basketball well.
 expensive high tall long

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

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

5. My girlfriend and I live together. ... house is on Smith Street.
 We Their Theirs Our

6. The quiet boy didn't speak to ... .
 me I mine my

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

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

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

10. My grandparents live in the countryside. ... have a big garden.
 Them Their There They


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