Do you want to know exactly what your level of English is?
We actually made a video like this one two years ago, and based on the incredible success
that that one had, and the countless requests for a follow up we decided it was time we did
another one. This time we’ve used everybody’s favorite show to learn English, Friends.
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Okay, let me tell you a little bit about this test before we start. Although this is an informal
test, it is based on a highly researched and validated testing system developed by National
Geographic Learning. No test is perfect, and it can't claim to be 100% accurate,
but you'll get a pretty close representation of your current level, and you'll have fun doing it!
You'll answer 25 questions that will test your vocabulary and grammar knowledge.
They will seem easy at first, but as you progress through the test, they become
more and more difficult. Depending on how many questions you get right,
you'll get a score that's going to tell you what your current level of English is.
Before we get started, grab a pen and paper or find a way to keep
count of how many right answers you get. If you do not do this,
you won't be able to know what your level is at the end of the video.
When you're done, be sure to share your scores in the comments below!
Alright! How fun was that? I hope that you kept count of all the correct answers you got.
Here’s a detailed explanation of your level.
In order to describe each of the different levels, we’ll use the The Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages. It describes language ability on a six-point scale,
from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language.
If you got 1 to 9 correct answers, your current level of English is A1. With this level,
you can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the
satisfaction of needs of a concrete type and you can communicate in a simple way.
If you got somewhere between 10 and 13 answers right, your level is A2.
This means you can understand sentences and frequently used
expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. You have the ability
to deal with simple information and begin to express yourself in familiar contexts.
Now, your English level probably is B1 if you got between 14 and 16 answers right. This level
shows you have mastered the basics of English and have practical language skills for everyday use.
You can clearly understand spoken English in familiar situations. Good news for travelers
is that they can deal with most situations while traveling in a country where English is spoken.
If you got between 17 to 20 answers right, you’ve likely reached a B2 level. This means
that you can live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study courses taught
in English. At this level, you can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes
regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without much trouble for either person.
If all that sounds easy to you, then you probably
are an advanced English speaker with a C1 or C2 level.
In this test, if you got 21 to 23 correct answers, you’ve likely reached C1 English level.
If you have a C1 level of English you can express yourself fluently
and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. You can also
use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
If you got a perfect score in the test, or missed only one answer,
your English level is C2. At this level, you can understand with ease
virtually everything you hear or read. You can express yourself spontaneously,
very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
Keep in mind that we have only looked at input;
that is reading, listening and grammar. To get a more precise definition of your current level,
you would also need to test your speaking and writing. However, this test is a great
way to get an estimate of where you are at and what you need to work more on.
So, how did you do? Did you get the score you were hoping for? Let us know down in the comments!
Want to give it another try? Well, you can’t do this same test one more time
now that you know what the correct answers are. But, as I said earlier,
we have another lesson with a test similar to this one. You can watch it by clicking here.