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. ... weather is wonderful today.
 An A The --

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

3. I don't want ... bed. I'm not tired.
 going to go to go go to

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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