This page contains interesting tests on English language– both my writing and from other sites. The tests are divided into two sections. “Author's tests” are tests of my essay. They are not only about knowledge of words and grammar, but also about other topics related to English. “Tests to test your knowledge” are interesting tests from other sites.

English tests to assess your knowledge

If you've recently started learning English, it won't hurt to evaluate your existing knowledge. Even if you think that you have absolutely “zero” English, you probably know some words.

1. Puzzle English Vocabulary Test

Many beginners (and not only) are interested in finding out what their vocabulary. Vocabulary assessment is imprecise, but you can get approximate numbers. When taking this test, you need to tick the words that you easily recognize. As a result, you will be shown approximately how many words you know, as well as an honesty index. If you did not try to outsmart the teacher, then the index will be 100%.

2. LinguaLeo vocabulary test

Another option for the vocabulary test is that you can take both and compare the results.

Author's tests in English

This section contains English tests that I wrote myself and published on my blog in different times. If this is not your first time on this site, you probably know that I sometimes come up with and publish tests. I try to make the test not only educational, but also interesting.

These tests are not exactly what can be seen in textbooks, I would even say that not all of them can be called tests in the English language, sometimes they are quizzes on related topics.

I select different topics: here there are both the usual tests on knowledge of words and grammar, as well as more original ones, for example, a test where you need to guess which movie the quote is from.

1.

This test included common english words, taken by me from, however they are sometimes used in unusual meanings.

In addition, in the tasks there are “false friends of the translator” - words that are similar in spelling and sound, but different in meaning.

This test has already been passed more than 10 thousand times, the average result is 4.9 points out of 8.

2.

This test includes easy questions on topics from school curriculum in English, but some of them may turn out to be much more insidious than they seem. Be careful!

The average result is 4.6 out of 7.

3.

Phrasal verbs are very interesting topic in English, but certainly not the simplest one. They are very common in colloquial speech, they are often difficult to remember due to their illogicality (this does not apply to all phrasal verbs), and they often have several meanings.

If desired, one could find rare phrasal verbs and make them monstrously difficult test, but I decided to do not too difficult tasks, just to show how interesting this topic is!

The average result is 5.1 points out of 7.

4.

Have you ever read poems by Russian poets translated into English? It sounds very unusual, and sometimes funny!

But poetic translation is a very difficult thing. It is impossible to both preserve the original form and accurately convey the meaning, so the poems are greatly distorted in translation.

I have selected nine very well translated passages from Russian poetry. Can you guess the author?

The average result is 4.8 out of 9.

And it seems that I did not include porcupine, wapiti, tupaya or other exotic animals (which sometimes you don’t even know in Russian), but I DO NOT guarantee that you will easily complete the task.

The average result is 4.7 out of 7.

7.

Not the easiest test on the topic of US states. You may not pass it perfectly, but you will learn something new! After the test there is an article about US states with electronic flashcards for remembering states and their capitals.

The average result is 4 out of 6.

8.

US cities are a tricky topic. History, geography, local traditions and cultural characteristics are intertwined here.

With this simple test you can test how well you know US cities, or discover something new!

Hello friends!

If you looked here, it means you care about English). And most likely, as I can guess, you want to test your strength in one topic or another English grammar or vocabulary. Free online English tests, which I developed with my colleagues, will help you in both the first and second cases.

But first of all, I recommend that you go through level tests and find out which of them corresponds to your language knowledge in at the moment. Here they are - in soft and fluffy blankets :-). And below I explain how to work with them).

If you already know or can guess about your level, you can immediately begin to perform online tests! They are suitable for both middle and high school students (for example, in preparation for or), as well as for all students of English. Follow the link below and you will find a list of tests by topic (articles, tenses, pronouns, prepositions, adverbs, degrees of comparison, etc.).

Regarding English proficiency levels... If you have never heard of the English proficiency level system, then read it. And then come back!

If you know what levels of language proficiency there are, then above you can see 4 tests. They are all short (within 10 questions each) and therefore will not take up much of your time.

How to work with them? Start with elementary- the easiest one. After passing it I I give you recommendations and advice, and you, in turn, can go further or stop there, depending on the results.

Keep in mind that test results indicate knowledge grammatical and lexical aspects of English, but do not in any way reflect your listening and speaking skills.

And I’ll tell you a secret - you can truly confirm your level only by passing one of international exams which I am talking about. Just please don’t tell anyone about this!)

The linguistic portal site provides all its users with unique opportunity accurately determine your language level, answering 60 questions from the field of vocabulary and grammar of the English language. The online English language level test is compiled by the best British teachers (native speakers) who specialize in developing speaking skills when teaching English as a foreign language.

Online English test designed for 25 minutes, but can be completed ahead of schedule.

By passing the English language test on-line, you will be able to more accurately determine your level of language proficiency and receive additional recommendations from specialists on choosing the right one for you. teaching aid and training programs, as well as outline the range of problems that require prompt resolution.

This English language test is used by many schools foreign languages like in Moscow and Saint Petersburg Yes, and in other cities of Russia, tutors and school teachers.

At the same time, recruitment agencies and employers use this test to check the English language level of applicants. The test is carried out on gratuitous basis. the site, in collaboration with leading Western experts, has developed one of the most best tests to determine the level on the Internet.The test shows a real picture of your knowledge of the English language, and is also accompanied by an analysis of gaps in knowledge and offers the most suitable Study Plan for you.

Reviews:

Thank you for making this English test available online! It was sent to me by a friend who, having accurately determined her level, managed to prepare and got a job in a Western company. I was also about to have an interview in English at a Western company. I was very worried, and I needed to be convinced of my abilities, since I had not practiced the language for a very long time. To my surprise, at the interview I came across an almost identical test. I passed it with ease. Thank you! Svetlana, Moscow

I am grateful to fate that I came across this particular test to test my English at a recruitment agency! I had previously completed it and already knew the correct answers. Maxim, St. Petersburg

I was going to send my daughter to study in the UK. We visited many schools and several tutors, some of them offered this particular English language test to determine the level. Experience has shown that this test has proven to be the most accurate in assessing the level of English language proficiency. When my daughter took a test at school in England, she said that she had almost the same one. Thank you! Nina, Russia

The test has already been taken 25491 times

Summary table of results (test as of September 26, 2018):

Level:	Number of people:
0 Starter
1 Beginner	1518
2 Elementary	6240
3 Pre-intermediate	8321
4 Intermediate	7197
5 Upper-intermediate	1239
6 Advanced	485
7 Proficiency	484

English language level test

Free Placement Test in English

Section 1

First part of the test

I'm a nurse. And

how what which who

Can I have

a lot any no some

We go on picnics

a lot of many never

dance dances dancing to dance

Jim is a security guard. He sleeps during the day and works

bad worse worst worst

tennis player than Tom.

Mary drives

car to work every day.

They want to visit China

because but so why

they love Chinese cuisine.

Section 2

Second part of the test

We've been good friends

during for from since

doesn’t have to don’t have have to needn’t

pay for the tickets. They're free.

He doesn’t smoke now, but he

has smoked smokes used to smoke was smoked

a lot when he was young.

Nickolas plays chess

as best as better as better than more good than

anyone else I know.

I promise

am going to help am helping help will help

you with the washing-up as soon as I finish this cleaning.

eat eating to eat for eating

I didn't like the film.

So did I Me too Neither did I So I didn’t

I think it was really boring.

We won't go on holiday

if unless when as soon as

we save enough money.

Jill went down with flu and

mustn't have to had to need

stay in bed for a week.

Section 3

Third part of the test

Excuse me, can you

give speak tell say

me the way to the station, please?

didn't go haven't gone haven't been don't go

to the cinema since last year.

Who was the man

spoke to you you were speaking to that you spoke you were telling

?

This suitcase it too heavy for me

had was having am having have

lunch when somebody knocked on the door.

They wanted

to come to dinner, but we could not go.

I have been playing

piano since I was five.

Section 4

Fourth part of the test

I'm going to visit Mexico and

You will pass the test if you work

excellent hard hardly good

.

You certainly wouldn't like

to have seen to be seen to see to be seeing

in such bad company.

I've lost my watch. Will you help me look

at after for forward

lend borrow save owe

money from my parents.

goes is going will be go has gone

on a business trip next Monday.

Greg married my mother after my parents divorced, so he’s mine

father step-father father-in-law nephew

.

He used to be a chain smoker, but he gave

smoking ten years ago.

I tried to call you but your line was

taken occupied engaged connected

.

sink bath toilet wash basin

is downstairs in the kitchen.

Section 5

Fifth part of the test

used to get up got up am used to getting up am getting up

early in the morning now, but before I wasn’t.

I'm looking forward

at going to going to go go

on holiday in summer.

I want you to

tell say pronounce speak

In spite of Despite Yet

I felt ill, I went to the party.

I couldn’t change my sweater at the store because I had lost mine

receipt recipe prescription check

.

Unfortunately, the traffic held me up. When I arrived at the airport, the plane

had already left already left will have already left already leaves

.

I'm exhausted. I

am working work have been working worked

noticed have noticed had noticed notice

the mistake, I would have corrected it.

Section 6

Sixth part of the test

have to had better may shall

take along some cash. The restaurant may not accept credit cards.

Sheila’s engagement ring is enormous! It

must can't need should

have cost a fortune.

out into with away

a lot of money at a very early age, so he has never had to work.

Maggie put the blanket

away in over off

her son to keep him warm as he slept.

If you really want to send that letter off today, it’s

high quick proper right

time you went to the post office.

have did will have

I shut the door than the telephone rank.

Points: 4-15 – 1 Beginner

Students at the “beginner” level can perceive and reproduce familiar phrases used in everyday communication, aimed at satisfying the language needs of a certain type. They can introduce themselves, talk about where they live, the people they know and the things they own, and ask follow-up questions. They are able to carry on a simple conversation, provided that the interlocutor speaks slowly and clearly and is ready to clarify, or repeat the phrase in case of misunderstanding.

Points: 16-29 – 2 Elementary

Students at the “elementary” level are able to perceive simple statements and frequently used expressions related to such commonly used areas as personal information and information about family members, shopping, moving around the city, and work. They can maintain simple exchanges on familiar topics. Can talk about themselves and others within the framework of basic language needs and maintain a conversation on general topics.

Points: 30-45 – 3 Pre-intermediate

Students at the pre-intermediate level are able to perceive and reproduce information on commonly used topics, such as work, learning, leisure, etc. They feel quite confident in most situations that arise while traveling around a country where people around them speak the language they are learning. Can produce short, related texts on familiar topics or topics of personal interest. They can share their experiences by describing events and incidents, talk about plans for the future and give a brief description of the reasons for what happened, or briefly state their opinion regarding what they heard.

Points: 46-56 – 4 Intermediate

Intermediate students are able to understand the main idea of ​​complex text, both concrete and abstract, and participate in discussions of technical details within their specialization. They can communicate quite freely and spontaneously with native speakers without the need to resort to the help of a third party. Capable of producing clear and coherent texts in large number topics and express their point of view on the issue under discussion, dwelling on the advantages and disadvantages of various ways to solve the problem.

Points: 57-58 — 5 Upper-intermediate

Upper-intermediate level students are able to understand hidden meaning a wide range of complex and voluminous texts. They are able to express themselves freely and spontaneously without obvious difficulty in choosing the right words. Can effectively use what they know linguistic units when communicating on personal, professional and narrowly professional topics. Within the framework of complex topics, they are able to produce clear, well-structured texts, including detailed descriptions, and also successfully operate with syntactic structures, introductory and allied words.

Points: 59 – 6 Advanced

Students at the advanced level are able to perceive visually or auditorily almost everything they see and hear. They can summarize information from various spoken or written sources, transform it and subsequently present the information received in a compelling manner. Capable of expressing themselves extremely freely and clearly, distinguishing subtle shades of meaning even in the most difficult situations communication.

Points: 60 – 7 Proficiency

Congratulations, the test showed that your level of English proficiency is excellent.