Not sure what your English level is?
Take our free English language level test to check your skills and find SBS Learn English content that suits you. Answer a few questions and we’ll guide you to the right starting point - easy (beginner,) medium (intermediate) or advanced.
Take a free English level test
Why should I know my English level?
Knowing your English level helps you choose learning materials that match your skills. It can also show where you are confident and where you may need more support.
What is the difference between easy (beginner), medium (intermediate) and advanced English?
SBS Learn English uses 6 languages areas to determine a level. Factors such as speed, length and vocabularly are all considered together to determine the English level.
Topic | Very familiar | Familiar | Unfamiliar |
Speed | Pace of speech in listening text is slower thannormal | Pace of speech in listening text is normal | Pace of speech inlistening text is normal |
| Length | <8 mins | 8-16mins | > 16 mins |
| Vocabulary | Simple vocabulary about everyday life that include descriptions about people and events | Includes everyday life and less familiar topics | Includes vocabulary that has shades of meaning |
| Sentence structure | Sentence structure has simple verb tenses with simple connecting words. One or more clauses. | Sentences including dependent clauses and many verb tenses. | Sentences with complex structures including model verbs and abstract nouns. |
| Expressions | Straightforward and predictable | Some common idioms | Abstract expressions and uncommon idioms |
The levels can be roughly aligned with the following frameworks:
Easy - CEFR A1- to A2+ / IELTS1.0 to 3.0
Medium - CEFR B1- to B2+ / IELTS 4.0 - 6.5
Advanced - CEFR C1- to C2 / IELTS 7.0 - 9.0
Is this an official English test?
No. SBS Learn English content is designed to complement existing learning by providing helpful conversational lessons in an Australian context.
Are free online English tests accurate?
Free online tests can give a useful guide to your English level, but they are not formal certificates. Official tests such as IELTS or TOEFL are usually required for study or migration. Online quizzes are best used as a starting point to understand your current skills.