CoverTheGaps
Free English test

Find your English level — and the gaps behind it

20 questions, about 5 minutes. You get a CEFR level with an honest range, plus the exact topics that cost you marks.

A person at the edge of a cliff, with stepping stones across the water leading to a glowing orange stone on the far side.
  • 20 questions
  • About 5 minutes
  • Full result free

No sign-up. No credit card. Nothing to install.

How it works

Three steps, one sitting

  1. A hand pressing the middle one of three answer cards; the card being pressed is orange. Answer 20 questions

    The first eight find your level. The rest go deeper where you are.

  2. A staircase of six steps with a small orange marker resting on the third step. See your level with a range

    One test cannot be exact, so we show the range you sit in — and say so.

  3. A folded paper map with four location pins along the routes; the middle pin is orange. Get your map of gaps

    The topics you missed, in order, with a material for each one.

The scale

What is CEFR?

CEFR is the common scale for language levels. Schools, jobs and visa offices around the world use it. This test places you from A1 to C1 or above.

Six blocks rising from low to high with a person standing on the third one, its top edge painted orange.
  1. A1 First words and set phrases.
  2. A2 Everyday basics: shops, plans, family.
  3. B1 You manage travel, work and small talk.
  4. B2 You explain, argue and follow fast speech.
  5. C1 You feel free, even with hard topics.
Who made this

Written by a teacher, not by a quiz generator

Maria teaches English and founded CoverTheGaps. Every question here checks one real topic, so your result can tell you what to work on — not just give you a number.

Questions people ask

How long does the test take?
About 5 minutes: 20 questions that adapt to your answers.
Is it really free?
Yes. You see your full result — level and gaps — without an account. An account is only needed to save it and get a study plan.
How accurate is the result?
It is an estimate aligned with CEFR levels A1 to C1, shown with a range. It is not a certificate.
What happens after the test?
You get your level, a map of your gaps, and materials for each gap. You can then get a free personal study plan.
Can I retake the test?
Yes, any time.

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