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Expert guides, exam updates, and study strategies to help you improve your English and get certified. Browse hundreds of articles on vocabulary, grammar, idioms and CEFR levels (A1–C2), with new guides added regularly.

Linguaskill: A Guide to the English Assessment
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Linguaskill: A Guide to the English Assessment

Linguaskill is a modern, computer-based English language test developed by Cambridge Assessment English.

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TOEIC Test: Test of English for International Communication
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TOEIC Test: Test of English for International Communication

This blog post provides a detailed overview of the TOEIC, its structure, benefits, and tips for achieving a high score.

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Pearson PTE
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Pearson PTE

The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is one of the most recognized English proficiency tests worldwide.

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Cambridge English Exams
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Cambridge English Exams

Cambridge English Exams are among the most recognized and respected English language proficiency tests globally.

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IELTS Guide: Format, Scoring and How to Prepare
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IELTS Guide: Format, Scoring and How to Prepare

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most widely recognized English proficiency tests worldwide.

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How to check language proficiency in a recruitment process?
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How to check language proficiency in a recruitment process?

A step-by-step way to check English in recruitment: set a CEFR level for the role, test or interview at the right stage, and verify certificates.

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How to Study for an English Exam: Top 10 Study Tips
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How to Study for an English Exam: Top 10 Study Tips

Preparing for an English exam can be daunting. The multiple sections, from grammar to vocabulary, can seem overwhelming.

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International English Language Test
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International English Language Test

The acronym IELTS stands for the International English Language Testing System, which is a test designed to assess English language proficiency.

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English Levels
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English Levels

The CEFR describes English ability in six levels, A1 to C2. What each level means in practice for listening, reading, speaking and writing.

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English Score
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English Score

The English Score test is a fast, accurate, and accessible way to assess your English proficiency.

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Englisch Tests
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Englisch Tests

Welche Stufe der Englischkenntnisse habe ich? Sind Sie sich bewusst, auf welchem Sprachniveau Sie sich im Englischen befinden? Wie gut beherrschen Sie Englisch?

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Duolingo English Test: Cost, Format, Scores and Results
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Duolingo English Test: Cost, Format, Scores and Results

What the Duolingo English Test costs, how the one-hour test works at home, what the 10 to 160 score means, when results arrive and where it is accepted.

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TOEFL iBT Test [2026]
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TOEFL iBT Test [2026]

The TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test) is a standardized test designed to assess your ability to use and understand English at the university level.

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C2 English Level (Proficient)
Certificates & CEFR

C2 English Level (Proficient)

Explore the C2 proficient English level, the highest on the CEFR scale, and what near-native mastery of English really looks like.

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C1 English Level (Advanced)
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C1 English Level (Advanced)

Discover what the C1 advanced English level means on the CEFR scale, the skills learners master at this stage, and how to test your level.

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B2 English Level (Upper-Intermediate)
Certificates & CEFR

B2 English Level (Upper-Intermediate)

Find out what the B2 upper-intermediate English level involves on the CEFR scale and the academic and professional tasks learners can handle.

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B1 English Level (Intermediate)
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B1 English Level (Intermediate)

Learn what the B1 intermediate English level means on the CEFR scale, what learners can do at this stage, and how to check your own level.

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A2 English Level (Elementary)
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A2 English Level (Elementary)

Explore the A2 elementary English level on the CEFR framework, what basic skills it covers, and find out your own English level with our test.

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A1 English Level (Beginner)
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A1 English Level (Beginner)

Understand the A1 beginner English level on the CEFR scale, what learners can do at this stage, and how to test your own English level online.

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English CEFR Levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)
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English CEFR Levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)

Understand the six English CEFR levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) and take our online test to find your level and earn a certificate.

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