A1 English Use of English Practice
A1BeginnerChoose a topic, answer the questions and check your result.
Use of English practice tests
44 testsPractise A1 Use of English through a varied combination of ten formats. Build accuracy with simple present and can and town places.
Practise A1 Use of English through a varied combination of ten formats. Build accuracy with present simple agreement and classroom objects.
Practise A1 Use of English through a varied combination of ten formats. Build accuracy with countable food nouns and some and articles.
Practise A1 Use of English through a varied combination of ten formats. Build accuracy with be and have and possessives and prepositions.
Practise A1 Use of English through sentence building. Build accuracy with there is and there are and place phrases.
Practise A1 Use of English through sentence building. Build accuracy with question order and shopping requests.
Practise A1 Use of English through sentence building. Build accuracy with routine sentence order and verb-object phrases.
Practise A1 Use of English through sentence building. Build accuracy with subject-verb-object order and introductions.
Practise A1 Use of English through constrained sentence rewrites. Build accuracy with be and auxiliary contractions and equivalent full forms.
Practise A1 Use of English through constrained sentence rewrites. Build accuracy with have and have got and positive and negative possession.
Practise A1 Use of English through constrained sentence rewrites. Build accuracy with possessive determiners and pronouns and singular possessive.
Practise A1 Use of English through constrained sentence rewrites. Build accuracy with nationality and origin and be contractions.
Practise A1 Use of English through sentence editing. Build accuracy with possessive determiners and family agreement.
Practise A1 Use of English through sentence editing. Build accuracy with articles and plural forms and imperatives.
Practise A1 Use of English through sentence editing. Build accuracy with present-simple agreement and negative auxiliaries.
Practise A1 Use of English through sentence editing. Build accuracy with be agreement and personal information.
Practise A1 Use of English through phrase and meaning matching. Build accuracy with place phrases and sentence completion.
Practise A1 Use of English through phrase and meaning matching. Build accuracy with question words and short replies.
Practise A1 Use of English through phrase and meaning matching. Build accuracy with verb-object collocations and routines.
Practise A1 Use of English through phrase and meaning matching. Build accuracy with greeting-response pairs and basic conversational meaning.
Practise A1 Use of English through connected texts with dropdown gaps. Build accuracy with first-day introductions and simple workplace instructions.
Practise A1 Use of English through connected texts with dropdown gaps. Build accuracy with picnic preparations and quantities and requests.
Practise A1 Use of English through connected texts with dropdown gaps. Build accuracy with classroom routines and basic verb forms.
Practise A1 Use of English through connected texts with dropdown gaps. Build accuracy with introductions and location and possession.
How to practice A1 use of english
Build clear statements and questions with be, have and common present-simple verbs. Practise pronouns, basic word order, articles and singular or plural nouns in everyday situations. Learn small groups of useful words for family, food, home, days, numbers and places. Keep each word with an example rather than memorising translations alone.
Choose a topic
Start with one area you have studied. Read the instructions and work through the complete context.
Try the questions
Answer independently before checking your result. Note any choices you were unsure about.
Review and apply
Review mistakes and available explanations. Use the language in a fresh example, then revisit the topic later.
Try it in your own English
Complete a short text, explain how each answer fits both its meaning and grammar, then use the same phrases in a message of your own.
Start here if you are learning basic English or need to rebuild your foundation. Work with short examples before moving to longer texts.
Frequently asked questions
Are these A1 use of english tests official CEFR exams?
No. These focused exercises support beginner learning. A result reflects this practice set, not your ability in every English skill, and does not award an official CEFR qualification.
How many questions are in each test?
The question count is shown on each card. Sets vary by topic, so choose one that fits the time you have and read its instructions before starting.
What should I do after checking my result?
Review uncertain answers as well as mistakes. Check the relevant guide and any explanation provided, then try the study task on this page. A new example checks understanding better than memorising the previous answers.
Can I return to a test and practice again?
Yes. Return to the test page to begin another attempt. Try again after reviewing the topic, and combine these exercises with reading, listening and your own use of English rather than judging progress from one score.