Council of Europe

levels Description
The capacity to deal with material which is academic or cognitively demanding,
C2 and to use language to good effect at a level of performance which may in
certain respects be more advanced than that of an average native speaker.
Mastery Example: CAN scan texts for relevant information, and grasp main topic of text,
reading almost as quickly as a native speaker.
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The ability to communicate with the emphasis on how well it is done, in terms of
C1 appropriacy, sensitivity and the capacity to deal with unfamiliar topics.
Example: CAN deal with hostile questioning confidently. CAN get and hold onto
Effective his/her turn to speak.
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Proficiency
The capacity to achieve most goals and express oneself on a range of topics.
B2 Example: CAN show visitors around and give a detailed description of a place.
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Vantage
The ability to express oneself in a limited way in familiar situations and to deal in
B1 a general way with nonroutine information.
Example: CAN ask to open an account at a bank, provided that the procedure is
Threshold straightforward.
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An ability to deal with simple, straightforward information and begin to express

A2 oneself in familiar contexts.
Example: CAN take part in a routine conversation on simple predictable topics.
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A basic ability to communicate and exchange information in a simple way.

A1 Example: CAN ask simple questions about a menu and understand simple
answers.
Breakthrough

What is your level of English? 

This test contains grammar and vocabulary questions and your test result will help you choose a
level to practise at. 

At the end of the test your level of English will be assessed with reference to the Common European
Framework of reference for languages (cef). These levels are A1(lowest),A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 (highest) 

There are 15 questions in this test. The questions get easier or harder according to your responses.
At the end of the test your English level will be assessed. You will not be able to see the correct
answers.

Question 1 of 15 

1. Did you have any problems _______ our house?

a) to find b) finding c) for finding d) find

2. Suzie and John are planning to get married and _______ a lot of children.

a) have b) bring c) get d) make

3. We _______ a lovely three weeks in the south of Spain last year.

a) passed b) took c) did d) spent

4. I think that the problem Henry has raised is a major _______ for our society today.

a) subject b) theme c) issue d) point

5. This meat is beautifully _______ - what recipe did you use?

a) gentle b) tender c) mild d) soft

Karl and Susan have agreed to come to our party, _______ has made Maria very happy.

a) that b) which c) who d) what

Unfortunately, our hotel turned out to be a(n) _______ distance from the beach.

Sizeable extensive considerable substantial

Jake is very good at sport _______ his twin brother Edward is not interested in it at all.

a) since b) despite c) while d) whenever

Emma _______ an instant dislike to her brother's new girlfriend.

a) took b) felt c) got d) had

The band is planning to go on _______ in Europe and Asia next year.

a) travel b) tour c) circuit d) trip

You'd better take these papers with you _______ you need them for your meeting.

a) otherwise b) unless c) as far as d) in case

There are far too many people sleeping _______ on the streets of London and other big British cities.

a) wild b) hard c) fierce d) rough

I really have no idea how the mistake _______ in the first place.

a) came through came round c) came about d) came off

Let's try to get home quickly before the rain really _______ .

a) sets on b) sets off c) sets in d) sets down

You've got to get up very early tomorrow so don't forget to _______ your alarm.

a) set b) put c) wind d) fix