Answer about 27 questions in two parts. The second part is chosen from your first answers, and the result is an estimated CEFR level with a breakdown by level.
Engame's free English placement test has two parts and about 27 questions, with no time limit (most people finish in 10–15 minutes). Part 1 asks 12 questions spread across A1, A2, B1 and B2. Part 2 asks 15 more around the level Part 1 points to, including a short reading. You get an estimated CEFR level, a range when the answers sit between two levels, and the share of correct answers at each level. The level then becomes your default for practice tests, vocabulary and phrases. It is an estimate for choosing what to study, not a certificate.
| Level | What it means | Words on Engame | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases; introducing yourself and asking simple personal questions. | 822 | Practise at A1 → |
| A2 | Frequent expressions about family, shopping, work and your area; simple, routine exchanges. | 787 | Practise at A2 → |
| B1 | The main points of clear standard English on familiar matters; most travel situations; simple connected text. | 730 | Practise at B1 → |
| B2 | The main ideas of complex texts; talking with native speakers with some fluency and spontaneity. | 1,329 | Practise at B2 → |
Sources: Council of Europe: Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Task types on Engame |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: every level | 12 | — | read a word, pick its meaning; grammar gap-fill; read a meaning, pick the word |
| Part 2: around your level | 15 | — | read a word, pick its meaning; grammar gap-fill; read a meaning, pick the word; read a text, answer questions |
| Total | 27 | ~15 |
The placement test reports a level, not a percentage, together with how many questions you got right at each level.
| On the result screen | What it means |
|---|---|
| Estimated level | The highest level you know well. It becomes your default level for practice tests, vocabulary and phrases. |
| A range of two levels | Your answers sit between two levels: start studying at the lower one. |
| Correct answers by level | A clear drop between two levels marks your working level; the levels below it show what to review. |
The CEFR describes six levels from A1 to C2. Engame's English course covers the four that most learners work through: A1 and A2 (basic user) and B1 and B2 (independent user). If you finish with B2 and most answers right, you are likely at B2 or above.
Part 1 is a quick scan: three questions at each level, easiest first. From those answers the test estimates where you are, then Part 2 spends its 15 questions on the level below, the level itself and the level above, so the final estimate rests on the questions that tell levels apart.
The result screen shows how many questions you got right at each level. A clear drop between two levels is your working level; a gentle slope means you are between levels, and the result says so with a range.
Real questions from the bank Engame builds this test from. Pick an answer, then open it to check.
Class 4B – Friday
8:30 Maths
9:30 English
10:30 Break (snack in the playground)
11:00 Art – please bring old clothes!
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Swimming – please bring a towel
3:00 Home time
B. A break After English at 9:30 comes the 10:30 break.
B. — Sports take no article: play football, play basketball.
C. is 'Bread and butter' is one set dish, so a singular verb: is.
A. up to now and continuing still (/stɪl/) means “up to now and continuing”.
D. had thrown "before I arrived" shows that this task was completed before another milestone in the past, so this sentence uses the Past Perfect tense. The formula is had + past participle, common to all subjects: had thrown.
Online reviews have become one of the most powerful forces in modern shopping. Surveys suggest that more than ninety per cent of consumers read them before buying anything from headphones to holidays. Yet their reliability is increasingly being questioned. Some businesses pay agencies to post hundreds of glowing comments, while others quietly offer customers discounts in exchange for five-star ratings. Detecting such behaviour is difficult, because fake reviews are often written to sound ordinary and believable. Platforms have begun using software that looks for suspicious patterns, such as large numbers of reviews appearing within a few hours, or accounts that only ever post praise. Nevertheless, experts recommend that shoppers develop their own habits. Rather than focusing on the average score, they suggest reading a selection of three-star reviews, which tend to be more balanced and detailed. Shoppers should also be careful with comments that are extremely vague, such as "Great product, highly recommend", since these provide no useful information and are easy to produce in large numbers.
B. Why online reviews may not be reliable and what to do The text discusses why reviews are questioned (fake reviews) and gives advice to shoppers.
B. will have slept "by tomorrow" sets a future milestone before this task will be completed, so this sentence uses the Future Perfect tense. The formula is will have + past participle: will have slept.
About 27 questions in two parts, with no time limit. Most people finish in 10 to 15 minutes.
Yes, in two stages. Part 1 samples every level; Part 2 is chosen from your Part 1 answers and focuses on the levels around your estimate.
With simulated learners of known level it was within one level every time and on the exact level about 70% of the time. It is a guide for choosing lessons, not a certified result.
No. Engame's English material goes from A1 to B2, so the highest estimate is B2.
Yes, free with no sign-up. The result is kept in your own browser.
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