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Skills Level 1

English Foundation

A timed check of English at level 1 of 5, roughly CEFR A1-A2. It shows how well you use grammar and vocabulary, read for meaning and spot errors at this level, and which areas to work on next.

  • 20 questions
  • 20 min
  • 4 areas
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Code ENGFN · English Proficiency series

1 Answer 20 questions 20 min with a timer, on phone or laptop.
2 Get your report instantly Scores, strengths and what to work on, the moment you finish.
3 Share your certificate Add it to LinkedIn or your CV, with a link anyone can verify.

What it measures

Overall English (level 1, CEFR A1-A2) Average of the 4 areas: grammar basics, everyday vocabulary, spelling and punctuation and short reading.

1 Grammar basics Articles, plurals, pronouns, simple present and past, and common prepositions.
2 Everyday vocabulary Common words for home, school, food, time, family and feelings.
3 Spelling and punctuation Spelling common words and using capital letters, full stops, commas and question marks.
4 Short reading Understanding short notices, messages and simple stories.

Your instant report

  • Overall score and band
  • Scores for each of the 4 areas
  • Strengths and tips for each area
  • Certificate of completion

Taking it on your own? The report and certificate open the moment you finish. When an organization runs it, the organization decides when to share them.

Who it is for

School students (about Class 3 to 8) and adults who are starting to learn English. No earlier test needed.

A beginner check of basic English for school students and adults starting out. Covers grammar basics, everyday vocabulary, spelling and punctuation and short reading. 20 questions in 20 minutes. Level 1 of 5 in the English Proficiency series (about CEFR A1-A2).

  • English
  • English proficiency
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • CEFR A1-A2
  • Beginner
  • Spelling
  • Reading
  • Students
Where do you stand? Find out in 20 min. No waiting: your report and certificate are ready the moment you finish.
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How it runs

  1. Practice1 questionWarm-up, not scored
  2. Grammar basics5 questions
  3. Everyday vocabulary5 questions
  4. Spelling and punctuation5 questions
  5. Short reading5 questions

Question types

Instructions shown before starting

20 questions in 20 minutes, 5 from each of 4 areas. Most questions have one correct answer. For 'Select all that apply' questions, choose every correct option. Some questions include a short passage: read it before you answer. There is no penalty for a wrong answer.

Version 1, published 25 Oct 2026.

The English Proficiency series

Take them in order to build up step by step. See the whole series

  1. Level 1 · You are hereEnglish Foundation
  2. Level 2English BuilderCode ENGBL
  3. Level 3English AchieverCode ENGAC
  4. Level 4English AdvancedCode ENGAD
  5. Level 5English MasteryCode ENGMS

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