What's your English level? Take this test!

Summary

In this educational video, Kate conducts an English proficiency test to determine viewers' language levels. The test is segmented into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, each with questions that viewers must answer within a five-second timeframe. After each question, Kate explains grammar and vocabulary, clarifying why certain answers are incorrect. The test covers various English concepts, including verb tenses, articles, prepositions, and phrasal verbs. Viewers are encouraged to count their correct answers to gauge their English proficiency.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is an English level test designed to categorize English proficiency into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• 🕒 Participants are given five seconds to answer each question, with the option to pause the video for more time.
• 📝 The test includes questions on grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure, with explanations for each answer.
• 🏡 For the beginner level, correct usage of articles and verb conjugation is tested, such as 'Sara has a very big house'.
• 🚖 Questions about transportation modes and the correct use of prepositions, like 'by taxi', are covered.
• 🏊‍♂️ Modal verbs like 'can' are explained, emphasizing not to use 'not' before them, as in 'He can’t swim'.
• 🗓️ The difference between past simple and present perfect tenses is highlighted, with examples like 'I didn’t see Mary last night'.
• 🌐 The script clarifies the use of 'been to' versus 'gone to', explaining the former implies returning from a place.
• 📚 Collocations like 'make mistakes' are emphasized over incorrect forms like 'do mistakes'.
• 🔁 Conditional sentences are explained, distinguishing between first conditional (realistic) and second conditional (imaginary) scenarios.
• 📉 Phrasal verbs like 'called off' are tested, with clarification on their meanings and correct usage.

Q & A

What is the correct form of the verb to use with 'he,' 'she,' and 'it' in present simple tense?

In the present simple tense, 'has' is used for 'he,' 'she,' and 'it,' while 'have' is used for 'I,' 'you,' 'we,' and 'they.'

Why do we use the article 'a' before 'house' in the sentence 'Sara has a very big house'?

We use the article 'a' before singular, countable nouns like 'house.' It indicates that we are referring to one house.

What is the negative form of the present simple tense for 'I,' 'you,' 'we,' and 'they'?

In the negative form of the present simple tense, we use 'don't' for 'I,' 'you,' 'we,' and 'they' (e.g., 'I don't like cheese').

What preposition is used when talking about means of transport such as 'taxi,' 'bus,' or 'train'?

We use the preposition 'by' when referring to means of transport (e.g., 'by taxi,' 'by bus').

In present simple tense, what happens to the verb when the subject is 'he,' 'she,' or 'it'?

The verb takes an 's' when the subject is 'he,' 'she,' or 'it' (e.g., 'she lives in France').

Why is 'he can’t swim' the correct sentence rather than 'he doesn’t can swim'?

The verb 'can' is a modal verb, so we don't need an auxiliary verb like 'doesn’t.' The correct form is 'he can’t swim.'

How do we form a future plan question using 'be going to'?

We form future plan questions using 'be going to' with the correct form of 'be' (e.g., 'Are you going to London next week?').

How do we form a past simple question?

We form past simple questions using 'did' followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., 'Did you work yesterday?').

How is a question structured in English using 'how' and an auxiliary verb?

A question in English is structured with a question word, an auxiliary verb, a subject, and the main verb (e.g., 'How does she make an apple cake?').

When do we use 'some' with uncountable nouns?

We use 'some' with uncountable nouns like 'water' when referring to an indefinite quantity (e.g., 'There is some water in the glass').

Outlines

00:00

📚 Introduction to English Level Test

Kate introduces an English level test designed to gauge a learner's proficiency. The test is divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. She explains that questions will be presented with a five-second response time, allowing viewers to pause for thought. The purpose is to count correct answers to determine one's English level. Each question will be followed by an explanation of grammar and vocabulary to clarify mistakes.

05:02

🌟 Beginner Level Questions

The script covers the first five beginner-level questions focusing on basic English grammar. Topics include correct verb conjugation, negative sentence formation, prepositions with transport, verb agreement in the third person, modal verbs, and future plans expressed with 'be going to'. Each question is followed by an explanation to help learners understand their mistakes and improve their English skills.

10:04

🎓 Intermediate Level Questions

This section transitions to intermediate-level questions, which are more complex. It covers the difference between past simple and present perfect tenses, correct use of phrasal verbs, understanding 'been' vs 'gone', collocations like 'to make mistakes', and the proper use of prepositions after verbs like 'depend'. Additionally, it explains conditional sentences, distinguishing between first and second conditionals, and the use of 'used to', 'be used to', and 'get used to'.

15:10

🚀 Advanced Level Questions

The advanced section presents ten challenging questions to test high-level English proficiency. It includes understanding modal verbs like 'managed to', correct phrasal verb constructions, adjective and adverb distinctions, negative responses, reported speech, passive voice, use of 'since' with present perfect, and understanding nuances in word meanings like 'straightforward', 'assets', and 'commotion'. Each question aims to push the boundaries of advanced learners' English skills.

20:17

📢 Conclusion and Engagement

Kate concludes the lesson by encouraging viewers to share their results in the comments, reflecting on their English level based on the number of correct answers. She thanks viewers for watching and invites them to continue engaging with her content for further learning and improvement.

Keywords

💡English Level

The term 'English Level' refers to the proficiency or competence a person has in the English language. In the video, English Level is used to categorize the difficulty of questions and to gauge the viewer's language proficiency. The script divides the levels into beginner, intermediate, and advanced, each with specific questions designed to test different aspects of English language skills.

💡Present Simple Tense

The 'Present Simple Tense' is a verb form used to describe regular actions, habits, or general truths. In the video, this tense is explained with examples like 'I don't like cheese' and 'She lives in France', emphasizing the use of 'does' and 'do' for forming questions and negatives.

💡Modal Verb

A 'Modal Verb' is used to express ability, permission, possibility, or obligation. The script clarifies the use of 'can' as a modal verb, stating that it should not be used with 'not' before it, as in 'He can’t swim', to express inability.

💡Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs, like 'called off' in the script, are verbs combined with prepositions or adverbs to form a new meaning. The video explains 'called off' as meaning to cancel, illustrating the importance of understanding both the verb and the particle in phrasal verbs.

💡Uncountable Nouns

Uncountable nouns, such as 'water' mentioned in the script, are nouns that cannot be counted or quantified using numbers. The video explains that with uncountable nouns, articles like 'a' are not used, and 'some' is used instead to indicate an indefinite quantity.

💡Past Simple Tense

The 'Past Simple Tense' is used to describe completed actions or events in the past. The script uses 'Did you work yesterday?' to illustrate the use of 'did' as an auxiliary verb to form questions in the past simple tense.

💡Present Perfect Tense

The 'Present Perfect Tense' is used to describe actions that happened at an unspecified time before now or actions that started in the past and continue to the present. The video script contrasts this with the past simple tense, using examples like 'I haven’t seen Mary last night' to show its usage.

💡Conditional Sentences

Conditional sentences are used to talk about possible situations, often involving hypothetical or unreal conditions. The script explains first conditional with 'If I see Mary tomorrow, I will tell her about it' and second conditional with 'If I were you, I would learn English better', highlighting the structure and use of 'if' clauses.

💡Question Form

The 'Question Form' in English typically follows a structure of question word, auxiliary verb, subject, and main verb. The video uses 'How does she make an apple cake?' to show the correct formation of questions, emphasizing the order of elements.

💡Verb + -ing Form

After certain verbs, like 'enjoy', the '-ing' form of another verb is used to express an ongoing or continuous action. The video script uses 'I enjoy watching Netflix' to demonstrate this grammatical structure, showing how the gerund form is used after verbs of liking or disliking.

💡Article Usage

Articles are words like 'a', 'an', and 'the' that precede nouns. The script explains the use of articles with examples like 'a big house', showing that 'a' is used before singular nouns and 'the' is used when referring to specific items.

Highlights

Introduction to English level test by Kate

Explanation of test structure with three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced

Instruction to pause the video for more time to think about answers

Grammar and vocabulary explanations will be provided for each question

Correct usage of 'have' and 'has' in present simple tense

Use of articles with singular nouns

Formation of negative sentences in present simple tense

Proper use of prepositions with means of transport

Verb conjugation for third person singular in present simple tense

Correct use of modal verb 'can' and its negative form

Use of 'be going to' for future plans

Difference between 'to' and 'in' prepositions in context of movement and location

Past simple tense usage with marker word 'yesterday'

Word order in English question formation

Use of verb + ing form after certain verbs like 'enjoy'

Correct use of 'some' with uncountable nouns

Distinguishing between past simple and present perfect tenses

Use of present perfect tense when the exact time is unknown

Difference between 'been' and 'gone' in terms of past experiences

Correct collocation with the verb 'make' in the context of mistakes

Use of preposition 'on' after the verb 'depend'

First conditional sentence structure with 'if' and 'will'

Second conditional sentence structure for imaginary situations

Understanding phrasal verbs like 'call off' for cancellation

Use of 'used to' for past habits versus 'be used to' for current habits

Past Perfect continuous tense usage when an action was ongoing before another past action

Transition to advanced level with 10 challenging questions

Use of 'managed to', 'could to', and 'was able to' in context

Pronoun placement between verb and particle

Difference between 'disappointed' and 'disappointing'

Correct use of 'I suppose not' to avoid double negatives

Reported speech change from direct to indirect

Use of passive voice to emphasize action over subject

Use of 'since' as an adverb of time to indicate duration

Meaning of 'straightforward' in context of easy to understand

Definition of 'asset' as a valuable quality or skill

Understanding 'commotion' as a sudden noise or confusion

Conclusion and invitation to share results in the comments

Transcripts

What is your English level? Beginner,  

Intermediate or Advanced? Let’s find out!  Today I am going to test your English level.

Hello, guys! My name is Kate and in this  lesson we are going to have an English  

level test to understand your level  of English. I will give you questions  

divided in three different levels –  beginner, intermediate and advanced. 

I will show you the question, then you will  have five seconds to come up with the answer.  

If you need more time you can pause the video,  think about your answer and play it again. 

And please don’t forget to count the  number of correct answers you have. 

Also I’m gonna explain the grammar and  vocabulary in every question so that you know 

why your answer was wrong (if it  was.) Now let's start the test.

The first five questions are for  the beginner level the A level

Which sentence is correct?  Sara have a very big house.  

Sara has a very big house.  Sara has very big house.

Sara has a very big house.  

When we use the verb “have” in present simple  tense we should use has for he, she, it,  

and have with they, you and we. The correct  answer is B. Sara has a very big house.But  

why do we say – a big house ? For singular  nouns we use an article A, an or the. In this  

case. We have a noun “house” so we must say a  house, not just ‘house” that’s why B is correct

Question two. Which sentence is  correct? I doesn't like cheese.  

I not like cheese. I don't like cheese

The correct answer is I don't like cheese  but why? Again, this is present simple tense,  

but it’s a negative form. To make a simple  present sentence negative we use don't for I,  

you, we and they and doesn't for he, she, it.  So I don't, you don't, he doesn't, she doesn't,  

it doesn't, you don't, they don't, and we don't. Question three. Which sentence is correct?  

She goes to the office in taxinShe goes to the  office by taxi She goes to the office by a taxi

She goes to the office by taxi. When we are talking about the means  

of transport – a taxi, a bus, a car, a train,  we use by - by bus, by train, by taxi. Another  

important thing is we never use the article  “the” before means of transport, so please  

remember - we never say I go by the taxi unless we  know which taxi or which car we are talking about.

The next question. Which one is correct? She live in France,  

She lives in France or She is live in France

She lives in France but why? because this is  present simple tense. In present simple we  

have a subject plus a verb when the subject  is the third person singular which is he  

she or it the verb takes an S so I live,  you live, he lives, she lives, it lives

Let's move on to the next  question. Which one is correct? 

He not can swim. He doesn’t  can swim. He can’t swim

The correct answer is he can’t swim. But  why? The verb can is a modal verb. We don’t  

need to use an auxiliary verb here,  and we never use NOT before the verb.

The next question. Which sentence is  correct? Are you going to London next week? 

Do you going to London next week?  Are you going in London next week?

Are you going to London next week?  In this case we are talking about  

next week and we are asking about  future plans. When we are talking  

about future plans in English we use “be  going to” and be stands for am, is, are. 

Are you going to London next week? But why we say  to London instead of in London? Because to is the  

preposition of direction. When we are moving  from one place to another we always use “to”.

The next question. Which one is  correct? Do you work yesterday?  

Are you worked yesterday? Did you work yesterday?

The right answer is C. Did you work yesterday?  Why? There is a marker word – yesterday,  

which is used in Past simple, so in  Past simple questions we use did + verb.

The next question. Which sentence is correct?  

How she makes an apple cake? Does she make an  apple cake how? How does she make an apple cake?

The answer is how does she make an apple  cake? The question form in English is  

always like this. We have a question word,  an auxiliary verb, a subject and a main verb.

In this case the question word is  how, the auxiliary verb is does,  

the subject is she, and the verb is make so  how does she make is the correct word order.

Let’s move on to the next one.  Which sentence is correct?  

I enjoy to watch Netflix. I enjoy  watching Netflix. I enjoy watch Netflix.

The correct answer is I enjoy  watching Netflix. After verbs enjoy,  

mind and suggest we always use verb + ing form.

Now the last question of the beginner  level. Which sentence is correct?  

There is a water in the glass. There is many water  in the glass. There is some water in the glass.

There is some water in the glass. It’s correct  because water is an uncountable noun. We don’t  

need to use an article, we can’t say "a water".  When we are talking about the uncountable nouns  

like milk, oil, water, coffee, we say “some”  or “any” in questions and negative sentences.

Great job, guys! Now we have finished  questions of the beginner level. 

How many correct answers do you have? If you  have eight or more correct answers your level  

is not beginner, you should go on answering the  questions of the test to see what your level is. 

But if you have less than eight correct  answers your level is beginner. And that’s  

not bad. You can practice more and  more and improve your English level.

Now we're going to get to the intermediate  level B. Let's start. Which sentence is correct?  

I haven’t seen Mary last night. I didn’t see  Mary last night. I don’t saw Mary last night.

There are two tenses that students often  confuse, past simple or present perfect.  

They both are used to talk about something that  happened in the past, however if we know exactly  

when something happened we use past simple,  so in this case we know exactly when this  

happened right? last night. So the correct  answer is - I didn’t see Mary last night.

The next question. Which one is correct? Did you  bought the tickets? Have you bought the tickets?  

You have bought the tickets?

This is a question where we use the  present perfect because we don’t know  

the exact time when the person bought the  tickets. So we use the present perfect.

The next question. Which sentence is correct?  

She’s never been to Australia. She's never  gone to Australia. She never went to Australia.

She’s never been to Australia. But  what's the difference between been  

and gone? Been means that you were in some  place in the past and then you came back,  

you have the memories and you have the experience.  Gone means you went there and you are still there. 

So if I say she has gone to Australia, that means  she went there and she still hasn't come back. 

In this case because we are talking about  never so she has never been there IS right.

The next question. He made  many mistakes in his test.  

He did many mistakes in his test. He  has done many mistakes in his test.

He made many mistakes in his test. Why?  

To make mistakes is a collocation. We always say  – to make mistakes, to do mistakes is not correct.

The next one. Which one is correct?  A)Your progress in English depends on  

different factors. B) depends of different  factors. C) depends by different factors.

The answer is A. Your progress in English depends  

ON different factors. After the  verb depend we always use ON.

The next question. If I see Mary  tomorrow, I will tell her about it.  

If I will see Mary tomorrow, I tell her about it.  If I saw Mary tomorrow, I would told her about it.

This is a conditional sentence. Here we have  the first conditional. The first Clause is  

present and the second clause is future  with the verb will. If I see Mary tomorrow,  

I will tell her about it. That’s correct.

The next question. Which one is correct?  If I was you, I would learn English better.  

If I were you, I learned English better. If  I were you, I would learn English better.

Again this is a conditional sentence. We  use the second conditional when we are  

talking about an imaginary situation, if I  were you. This is an unreal situation. In  

second conditional sentences the first clause  is the past simple and the second clause is  

would + verb infinitive. If I were you, I would  learn English better. This is the correct answer.

The next question. A)They called out  the trip because Mike was sick. B)They  

called off the trip or C) They called for the trip

So these are sentences with phrasal  verbs. To call off means to cancel,  

so They called off the  trip, the answer B is right.

The next question. A) When he was  a child he used to play chess. B)  

he got used to playing chess and  C) he was used to playing chess

We use the structure “used to” when we want to  

talk about something we did in the  past, but we don't do that anymore.  

I used to drink coffee. I don’t drink coffee any  more. There is another structure “be used to”.

Am, is, are, was,were + used to which is used  to talk about habits for example I am used to  

jogging in the morning which means this is  my habit. In this case we use the verb with  

-ing I am used to jogging in the morning. Finally, the structure “get used to” also  

means to make something a habit and again the  structure is get used to + a verb + ing. When  

he was a child he used to play chess. He did  that in the past but he doesn’t do that anymore.

The next question. A) I was angry  because I had waited for him all  

day B) I was waiting for him all day  C) I had been waiting for him all day

had been waiting for him all day! The first part  of the sentence is the past simple. I was angry. 

When we are talking about something that  happened before another action in the past we  

use Past Perfect continuous, if that action  was continuous. Subject+had+been+verb+ing

This is the end of the intermediate  section. Now let me know how many  

correct answers do you have? If you have  eight or more than eight correct answers,  

then your level is more than  intermediate! So that’s amazing!  

Keep going with the rest of the video  and find out your level of English!

Now it’s time to move on to the advanced  section. In this part I'm going to give  

you 10 challenging questions , so get ready Let's start with the first question. Fill in the  

missing word. I ___ get in through the window. A) managed to B) could to or C) was able to

Manage to is a verb that means to do something  successfully, to deal with something difficult.

The next question. Your  

papers are on the floor. Why don't you ___? A) pick up them. B) pick them up. C) pick them.

The right answer is pick them up. Them is a pronoun and up is a particle.  

When the direct object is a pronoun, it’s  usually placed between the verb and the particle.

The next one. We were really ___ with the weather. A) disappoint. B) disappointed. C) disappointing.

The correct answer is disappointed. But  

what is the difference between  disappointed and disappointing? 

Disappointing is an adjective which  means something that disappoints,  

something that makes you feel bad or unhappy.  For example, the movie was disappointing. 

And disappointed is a state of mind when  you feel unhappy because your hopes about  

something were not satisfied. I was  disappointed to see my exam results.

The next one. Which answer is correct? Do  you think we will finish our project in time? 

I don’t suppose not. I suppose  not. I don’t so suppose

I suppose not is the right answer. We can’t use  

double negatives. We can’t  say – I don’t suppose not.

The next question. Which sentence correctly  reports the question? Where have you been?  

A) He asked me where I have been B) He asked  me where I was C) He asked me where I had been

Here we have the topic - reported speech.  When we change from direct to indirect speech,  

you need to change the grammar. We have  a question in the Present Perfect Tense,  

so we need to change it to the Past  Perfect. He asked me where I had been.

The next question. Which sentence is correct?  A. The painting sold for three thousand dollars 

B. The painting was sold  for three thousand dollars  

C. The painting was being sold  for three thousand dollars

The painting was sold for three thousand  dollars is correct. The passive voice is  

used when we want to emphasize the action and  the subject is not important. was being sold is  

a Passive continuous form but we don’t have  any marker words here, so the answer is B.

The next question. He's had his car...  A. when he passed his driving test B.  

since he passed his driving test  C. as he passed his driving test

He's had his car since he passed his driving test.  

Since is an adverb of time. Here we  have the situation where he had his  

car from a particular time in the past  until now, that’s why the answer is B.

The next one. The directions  my friend gave us were ___ ,  

so we were able to find his house easily. a)  straightforward b) coordinated c) essential

Straightforward is the correct answer because in  this case this means easy to understand or simple.

The next question. One of Mike's  ___ is his writing skill. He writes  

very clearly and professionally. a)  drawbacks b) assets с) acquaintances

An asset means a useful or valuable quality  or skill, so the correct answer is B. Assets

An the last question for the advanced level.  I heard a ___ outside so I went to the window.  

I saw four men in the street arguing.  a) burial b) coincidence c) commotion 

A commotion is a sudden, short  period of noise, confusion,  

or excited movement. So the correct answer is C.

Well done! I hope you've enjoyed this lesson.  Don't forget to let me know your level and  

how many correct answers you've had in the  comments below ! Thank you for watching! Bye!