| If you are not a beginner and are not sure which
level you are, please take the appropriate level test.
When you have completed the test, please tell us the
following information:
- Your score
- Which level of class you wish to enter
- If you are a previous Cactus student
Please click on the links below to test your language
ability:
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English language test
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French language test
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German language test
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Italian language test
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Spanish language test
Use this key to work out which level you are.
English (out of 60)
0-2 Beginner
3-10 Elementary
11-22 Lower-Intermediate
23-35 Intermediate
36-50 Upper-Intermediate
50+ Upper-Intermediate/Advanced
French (out of 90)
0-2 Beginner
3-10 Elementary
11-22 Lower-Intermediate
23-45 Intermediate
46-69 Upper-Intermediate
70+ Upper Intermediate/Advanced
German (out of 90)
0-2 Beginner
3-10 Elementary
11-22 Lower-Intermediate
23-45 Intermediate
46-69 Upper-Intermediate
70+ Upper Intermediate/Advanced
Italian (out of 75)
0-2 Beginner
3-10 Elementary
11-22 Lower-Intermediate
23-35 Intermediate
36-54 Upper-Intermediate
55+ Upper Intermediate/Advanced
Spanish (out of 90)
0-2 Beginner
3-10 Elementary
11-22 Lower-Intermediate
23-45 Intermediate
46-69 Upper-Intermediate
70+ Upper Intermediate/Advanced
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| Beginner
I have a very basic understanding and knowledge of
the language – perhaps no more than a few key
words and expressions. I have no real idea about the
grammar, and have a very limited vocabulary.
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| Beginner Plus
I have some knowledge of the language, which I would
like to consolidate and extend. I can introduce myself
and can describe the immediate world around me. I have
come across different grammatical structures, but am
not confident of using them. I have a limited ability
to communicate and find it difficult to understand the
spoken language.
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| Elementary
I can produce simple sentences and can formulate and
respond to simple questions. I have a basic knowledge
of grammatical structures, including different tenses
and word order, and have enough vocabulary to ‘survive’
in predictable situations. |
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| Lower
Intermediate
I can understand and use simple structures fairly consistently,
and can ask and respond to a wide range of simple questions.
I have a reasonable idea of how the tense system works,
and have an active vocabulary of around 700 words. I
can express myself in familiar contexts, although I
still make a quite a lot of mistakes. |
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| Intermediate
I have a good understanding of simple structures, but
lack accuracy and do not feel at ease with them just
yet. I need to consolidate what I know and I am also
ready to learn new and more complex forms. I can express
myself in most common situations and hold conversations
on a range of topics. |
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| Upper Intermediate
I have a good grasp of all the essential structures
and can use them with a reasonable degree of accuracy.
Although I have some language gaps and make some errors,
I can communicate effectively and appropriately in most
situations, including on unfamiliar topics. I am ready
to learn more complex forms and more advanced vocabulary. |
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| Advanced
I have a good understanding and knowledge of a wide
range of language structures and functions, although
I may continue to make minor errors syntactically. I
have considerable passive knowledge, but need to expand
my active usage. I am ready to learn different ways
of expressing ideas, work on the subtle nuances of the
language, and expand the range of what I can say and
write. |
