Test your English conversation level

Choose the level that sounds closest to your current ability. We'll give you a short speaking test and tell you how your speaking compares with the target for that level.

A1Breakthrough / beginner
Very simple phrases; slow, rehearsed speech
A2Elementary
Short exchanges on familiar topics
B1Intermediate
Can handle travel, work, and study situations with some effort
B2Upper intermediate
Can discuss a range of topics with reasonable fluency
C1Advanced
Clear, flexible speech on complex subjects
C2Mastery / near-native
Precise, natural speech even in demanding contexts

Not sure which level to choose?

Choose the level that sounds closest to your current ability. If the test feels too difficult, try the level below.

Summaries below focus on spoken interaction — the skill Easy English Conversation is built to practice and assess.

A1Breakthrough

Beginner — first steps in spoken English

Can introduce yourself and ask/answer simple personal questions.
Can use memorised phrases for everyday needs (greetings, shopping, directions).
Speech is slow and may rely heavily on pauses and familiar words.
Example on EEC: ordering food, saying hello, basic classroom phrases

A2Elementary

High beginner — simple real-life conversations

Can handle short, routine exchanges about family, work, hobbies, and daily life.
Can describe background and immediate environment in simple terms.
May still search for words but can usually make yourself understood.
Example on EEC: talking about your weekend, a doctor visit, meeting a new classmate

B1Intermediate

Threshold — independent in familiar situations

Can deal with most situations while travelling or studying abroad.
Can describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and give brief reasons.
Can join conversations on familiar topics without preparation.
Example on EEC: job interview basics, team meetings, explaining a problem at work

B2Upper intermediate

Vantage — fluent enough for study and professional life

Can interact with a degree of fluency that makes regular conversation possible.
Can present clear arguments and explain a viewpoint on topical issues.
Can correct mistakes without losing the flow of conversation.
Example on EEC: presenting a project, negotiating, academic discussion

C1Advanced

Effective operational proficiency

Can express ideas fluently without obvious searching for expressions.
Can use language flexibly for social, academic, and professional purposes.
Can produce clear, well-structured speech on complex subjects.
Example on EEC: leading a meeting, defending an opinion, professional presentations

C2Mastery

Near-native command of spoken English

Can take part effortlessly in any conversation or discussion.
Can convey fine shades of meaning precisely, even in complex situations.
Speech is natural, accurate, and appropriate to context.
Example on EEC: high-stakes negotiations, nuanced debate, expert-level discourse

Which level am I?

If you are unsure where to start, use these rough guides:

A1 — you know only a few words and phrases.
A2 — you can manage simple everyday conversations with help.
B1 — you can travel, study, or work in English in familiar situations.
B2 — you can discuss many topics comfortably and work or study in English.
C1 — you speak fluently in professional or academic settings.
C2 — you speak with near-native precision in almost any context.

When in doubt, start one level below your guess and move up as practice feels too easy.

Easy English Conversation supports CEFR-aligned speaking practice. It does not issue official CEFR certificates. Formal level certification requires a recognised exam or assessment by a qualified examiner.