Free listening placement test
Free English Listening Level Test
Find out your listening level with this focused placement test. Get a helpful estimate based on the CEFR scale. It only takes about 12 minutes.
About 12 minutes
Quick and focused
10 questions
Single-choice
CEFR estimate
A1 to C2 scale
No signup required. Your progress stays in this browser, and your answers are scored securely only when you finish.
Before you begin
What to expect
Answer 10 single-choice questions that assess your current English level.
Test focus
This test measures listening only. Each short listening clip can be played once.
Helpful level estimate
Correct answers earn the points assigned to each question. Your percentage of the available points maps to our CEFR estimate. Use it as a starting point for choosing practice, then check how comfortable you feel at that level.
This is an unofficial practice estimate, not a recognised qualification. It does not assess extended writing or spoken performance. A single score cannot describe every part of your English ability.
CEFR level scale
A1
Beginner
A2
Elementary
B1
Intermediate
B2
Upper-intermediate
C1
Advanced
C2
Proficient
Beginner
Proficient
Try a study example before the level test
This independent example shows how to approach a single-choice question. It is separate from the scored placement questions. Choose the best answer before opening the explanation.
Example transcript: “The meeting starts at nine — sorry, I mean half past nine.”
What is the final meeting time?
- 9:00
- 9:30
- 10:30
Check the example answer
9:30. I mean signals a correction to the time. In the test, listen for the final information.
Use your result to choose practice
Take the test without looking up answers to get a useful starting estimate. Afterwards, choose material near your suggested level and review areas you found difficult. Try several activities across skills to understand your strengths and gaps.
Your estimate helps plan study and does not certify a CEFR level. Explore the CEFR levels and their practice goals.