English placement test

Check Your English Level with Our Free English Test

Q: How long does the test take?

Most people finish in about 5 to 10 minutes. The test contains 18 questions.

Take a free English level test and find out your CEFR level from A1 to C2. This online language assessment covers vocabulary, grammar and everyday English, with an immediate result.

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No registration required · 18 questions

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Get a clear, approximate CEFR recommendation when you finish.

How it works

A quick way to check your current English level.

Start the test

Choose the language you want your explanations in.

Answer 18 questions

Work through vocabulary, grammar and everyday English.

See your level

Get an approximate recommendation from A1 to C2.

Why take the Langwhich test?

Free and simple

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Based on CEFR levels

Your result uses the familiar A1–C2 language scale.

A useful starting point

Use your result to choose reading content at a comfortable level.

Use your result to choose the right reading level

An English placement test helps you choose material that is neither too easy nor too difficult. Your English test level is an approximate CEFR recommendation you can use as a practical starting point.

After the test, explore English reading practice, books adapted to your level or English news.

Frequently asked questions

Is the English level test free?

Yes. The public English placement test is free.

Do I need an account?

No. You can take the test and see your result without registering.

What do A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 mean?

They are the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. A1 is beginner level and C2 is the highest proficiency level.

How long does the test take?

Most people finish in about 5–10 minutes. The test contains 18 questions.