English Reading Test
CEFR English Level Test
CEFR · A1–C2
About the English Reading Test
This test checks how well you understand written English, from short notices and messages to longer articles and opinion pieces. It adapts to you: how you answer the questions about one text helps choose the next text, so you read material close to your level.
You read six texts and answer every question about each one. The text stays on the screen while you answer its questions, so you can go back to it as often as you like before moving on.
When you finish, you can unlock your CEFR reading level, a report on your strengths and the areas to work on, and a certificate that others can verify online.
- Understanding the main idea
- Finding specific information
- Reading between the lines
- Working out word meaning from context
- Following what words like it and they refer to
- Recognising the writer's purpose and attitude
What you get
Reading test FAQ
How is my level calculated?
The test is adaptive. After each answer it updates an estimate of your reading level and chooses the next text near that level. Your final estimate is placed on the CEFR scale from A1 to C2.
How many texts are there?
You read six texts. Each text has its own set of questions, and you answer all of them before the next text appears. You cannot go back to a text once you have moved on.
Can someone check my certificate?
Yes. Each certificate has a verification link and a QR code that show its details on our website.
How is this different from the English Level Test?
The English Level Test gives one overall English level. The reading test focuses on reading only and gives a level and report for that skill.