Free English Listening Test
How well you understand spoken language: everyday dialogues, announcements, and opinions delivered by different speakers. Questions test inference and implication — not keyword spotting — so the result reflects real comprehension.
15 items
From A1 up to C1
~10–15 minutes
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What this english listening test measures
How well you understand spoken language: everyday dialogues, announcements, and opinions delivered by different speakers. Questions test inference and implication — not keyword spotting — so the result reflects real comprehension.
Test format
- Real recorded audio for every item (multiple speakers and accents where available)
- Dialogue comprehension: listen to a two-speaker exchange, answer inference questions
- True / False / Not mentioned judgements on longer clips
- Speaker matching: match four speakers to the statement that paraphrases their view
This English test: 15 items — 3 at A1 · 3 at A2 · 3 at B1 · 3 at B2 · 3 at C1.
Sample questions from the english test
Real items from the test bank — one per level band. The full test adapts from A1 to C1.
In the test you hear this as audio
A: Hi! What would you like? B: A cup of tea, please. Do you have any sandwiches? A: Sorry, the sandwiches are all gone. But we have fresh cake. B: Okay, then I'll have a tea and a slice of cake.
What does the customer order in the end?
- 1A slice of cake
- 2A sandwich
- 3A coffee and cake
- 4Two cups of tea
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Correct: A slice of cake
He asks for a sandwich, the server says they are all gone but offers cake, so he ends up with tea and a slice of cake. In Q2 the dislike / price / not-hungry options are never stated — the reason is simply that the sandwiches have run out.
In the test you hear this as audio
A: Hello, I'd like to return this shirt. It's too small, and I'd really like a refund. B: An exchange is no problem, but we can only refund to a card. This was paid in cash, I'm afraid. A: I understand, but I don't want it in another size. I just don't like it on me. B: In that case I can issue you store credit for the full amount, which you can use any time. That's the most I can offer.
What did the customer want at first?
- 1To get his money back
- 2The shirt in a different size
- 3To buy a second shirt
- 4To complain about the quality
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Correct: To get his money back
The customer wants his money back, but refunds only go to a card and this was paid in cash; he refuses an exchange, so the assistant offers store credit. The card-refund and size-swap options are exactly what is ruled out. Q1 answer is at index 0, Q2 at index 3 (the answer position varies across the items).
In the test you hear this as audio
A: So in the end they're going to restore the old market hall rather than knock it down. For once they've actually made the right call, I think. B: Well, it depends what for. If it just turns into yet another shopping mall with a pretty old facade tacked on as decoration, they may as well tear it down. A: Don't be so pessimistic. The plans talk about a cultural centre, with a library and rooms for the local community groups. B: That's always what the brochures say. I'll believe it when I see the doors open, and not just a billboard with some developer's logo on it.
Why doesn't B share A's enthusiasm?
- 1She doubts the promised use will actually materialize
- 2She thinks the building should be demolished no matter what
- 3She considers the restoration far too expensive
- 4She would rather have a shopping mall than a cultural center
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Correct: She doubts the promised use will actually materialize
B (female) is not against restoration as such; her worry is that the promised cultural use won't materialize (a mall behind a heritage facade). Her closing line "I'll believe it when I see the doors open" signals skepticism toward official promises, not indifference or outright rejection. "She" in the options matches B's female voice.
The CEFR levels this test grades
Beginner
Understands and uses familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
Elementary
Communicates in simple, routine tasks on familiar topics and activities.
Intermediate
Deals with most situations while travelling; describes experiences, events and opinions.
Upper Intermediate
Interacts with native speakers fluently; understands complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.
Advanced
Uses language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
Methodology
This English listening test contains 15 items (3 at A1, 3 at A2, 3 at B1, 3 at B2, 3 at C1), ordered from A1 to C1 and drawn from the same item bank used inside the Lenguia study-plan product.
Scoring uses a pass-threshold model: each CEFR level is "passed" when you earn roughly two-thirds of its available points, and your result is the highest level you pass consecutively starting from A1. This rewards consistent competence rather than lucky guesses. Results range from A1 to C1 (the test does not grade C2).
The items are informed by the competency descriptors of the Council of Europe CEFR framework. This is a free self-assessment: results are a reliable orientation, not a certified proficiency measurement.
The competency descriptors follow the Council of Europe CEFR framework.
How to improve your english listening comprehension
- Study free English grammar topics (A1–C1) →
- Or take the full English CEFR placement test for an all-skills result.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this English listening test?
It uses the same item bank and pass-threshold scoring as the placement engine inside Lenguia's study-plan product, so the CEFR estimate is consistent and repeatable. Like any online self-assessment it is an orientation, not an official certificate.
Is it really free? Do I need an account?
Yes — the full test, the result and the shareable certificate are free, with no signup. If you create an account afterwards, your result can be used to build a personalized study plan.
What levels can I get?
A1, A2, B1, B2 or C1. A level counts as reached when you earn roughly two-thirds of its points and have passed every level below it. C2 is not graded.
Can I retake the test?
Yes, as often as you like. Questions within each level are shuffled, and your latest result replaces the previous one on this device.
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