True Beginner English Progress Tests

The English tests below are progress tests for a True Beginner – a True Beginner is someone who knows no English whatsoever – or very, very little. The tests can be used by ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers to check to see if their students are at the expected level. Click on the following links to launch:

-> Progress Test 1 (Half way through a True Beginner’s course)
-> Progress Test 2(At the end of a typical True Beginner’s course)

Most jobs, universities, schools require a high level of English as part of their admissions requirements.

• 1. Beginner: CEFR Level A1
  • What you need to know about A1 level English 
  • What you can do at A1 level
  • Tips to reach A1 level
• 2. Pre-Intermediate: CEFR Level A2
  • What you need to know about A2 level English 
  • What you can do at A2 level
  • Tips to reach A2 level
• 3. Intermediate: CEFR Level B1
  • What you need to know about B1 level English 
  • What you can do at B1 level
  • Tips to reach B1 level
• 4. Upper-Intermediate: CEFR Level B2
  • What you need to know about B2 level English 
  • What you can do at B2 level
  • Tips to reach B2 level
• 5. Advanced: CEFR Level C1
  • What you need to know about C1 level English 
  • What you can do at C1 level
  • Tips to reach C1 level
• 6. Mastery: CEFR Level C2
  • What you need to know about C2 level English 
  • What you can do at C2 level
  • Tips to reach C2 level