What is YOUR English level? Take this test!

Summary

In this lesson, Lucy walks viewers through an interactive test to determine their English level based on the CEFR scale, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (advanced). She covers a series of questions, explaining correct answers and providing tips for each level. Lucy also invites learners to take a more comprehensive, free online test for a more accurate assessment. Viewers are encouraged to share their results and connect with Lucy's social media, where they can access further learning resources and courses to continue their English education.

Takeaways

• 😀 Knowing your English level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2) is crucial to understanding how to proceed with your learning journey.
• 😀 The CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) divides English into six levels: A1 and A2 (beginner), B1 and B2 (intermediate), C1 and C2 (advanced), with C2 being near-native.
• 😀 The lesson provides a series of questions for each CEFR level, from beginner to advanced, to help learners assess their English ability.
• 😀 A free, in-depth level test is available for learners who want to get a more accurate measurement of their English proficiency.
• 😀 A1-level questions focus on basic vocabulary and sentence structure, such as 'She likes to read books every day.'
• 😀 A2-level questions include more complex structures, such as using future tense ('If you study, you will pass the test.')
• 😀 B1-level questions involve intermediate grammar, like past tenses and indirect speech, with examples such as 'He said he had to work the following day.'
• 😀 B2-level questions challenge learners with more advanced grammar and sentence structure, such as relative clauses and conditional sentences.
• 😀 C1-level questions test advanced language skills, including passive perfect infinitives and complex vocabulary like 'criteria' and 'analyses.'
• 😀 C2-level questions assess near-native proficiency with advanced idioms, collocations, and complex sentence structures, e.g., 'He should have been informed of these changes.'
• 😀 The video encourages learners to share their results in the comments and take the free level test for a more accurate understanding of their English level.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of today's lesson?

The main purpose of today's lesson is to help viewers determine their English proficiency level, whether A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2, through a set of questions across these levels.

Why is it important to know your English level?

Knowing your English level is important because it helps you decide how to proceed with your learning journey and focus on the appropriate areas for improvement.

What tool does the instructor offer for a more accurate measurement of one's English level?

The instructor offers a free in-depth online level test for a more accurate measurement of a person's English level.

What are the CEFR levels mentioned in the lesson?

The CEFR levels mentioned in the lesson are A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2. A1 is for absolute beginners, and C2 represents a near-native level of English.

What is the difference between A1 and A2 levels in terms of language proficiency?

A1 is considered an absolute beginner level, while A2 is a slightly higher level where learners can handle basic communication and understand simple sentences.

How is the B2 level described in terms of difficulty?

The B2 level is described as upper-intermediate, where the language challenges increase, requiring a higher level of understanding and usage of English, such as relative clauses and advanced tenses.

What type of questions were included in the B1 section of the test?

The B1 section included questions about future plans, asking about past experiences, and reporting speech correctly using past tense structures.

What is the correct sentence structure for the phrase 'He shouldn't have said that to you' in the B2 section?

The correct sentence structure is 'He shouldn't have said that to you, but at least he apologised.' This demonstrates the use of modal verbs and past perfect structures.

How does the C1 level test your advanced English skills?

The C1 level tests advanced English skills by including more complex structures, such as passive perfect infinitives, idioms, and intricate sentence constructions.

What kind of knowledge is expected at the C2 level?

At the C2 level, a high degree of fluency and accuracy is expected, including the ability to use idiomatic expressions correctly, understand complex vocabulary, and handle highly sophisticated grammatical structures.

What should viewers do if they want to confirm their English level more accurately?

Viewers should take the free in-depth level test provided by the instructor for a more accurate and detailed understanding of their English proficiency level.