Complete A1 before advancing

A1 End-of-Level Diagnostic

Use this after all A1 lessons to identify anything the learner missed and confirm whether they are ready to begin A2.

Benchmark goal

The learner should manage familiar daily situations with connected A1 language. This check combines form control with reading, listening, practical decisions, and independent production.

Advance when ready

Asks and answers everyday questions.
Chooses present and past forms for the intended meaning.
Completes short speaking and writing tasks without copying a model.

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1. Grammar for everyday meaning

Present simple questions

Answer: “No, Maya doesn’t work on Saturdays.”

Which question produced the answer?

Present simple negatives

Leo takes the train every morning.

Choose the sentence that correctly describes Leo.

Present continuous

Nina normally answers email in the morning. At this moment, she is on a video call with a client.

What is Nina doing now?

There is / are and any

You are new in the neighborhood and want to find a cafe. What do you ask?

Have got

The team calendar shows a meeting today at 2:00 PM.

Which sentence gives the calendar information correctly?

Can for permission

You need an extra chair in a coworker’s office. Choose the polite request.

Adverbs of frequency

Choose the natural word order.

Prepositions of time and place

Meeting: Tuesday · 9:00 AM · Room 4

Which reminder uses the correct prepositions?

Object pronouns

Ana needs the report. You have the report on your computer.

What does your manager ask you to do?

Imperatives

A meeting is in progress. A sign asks visitors to keep the door closed.

Which instruction belongs on the sign?

Was / were

You and your partner traveled yesterday. You waited for your flight at the airport.

Choose the correct sentence about yesterday.

2. Read connected everyday information

Read a routine update

Message from Carla:
I usually work at the downtown office, but today I’m working from home. I have a video meeting at 10:00. After work, I’m meeting Sofia at a cafe near the station.

Which sentence accurately summarizes Carla’s day?

Read an apartment listing

Apartment for rent
One bedroom · Furnished living room · Small kitchen · Close to the subway
There isn’t a parking space. No pets, please.

Which statement is true?

Read a practical message

Saturday walking group
Meet outside Central Station at 8:15 AM. The walk starts at 8:30. It may be cool and windy in the morning, so bring a sweater. We stop for lunch at 12:00.

What should a participant do?

3. Listen and act in familiar situations

Listen: a work message

Play the message. What should the listener do?

Listen: weather advice

Play the forecast. What should you take?

Jobs and workplaces

Which description matches the job and workplace?

Order food and drink

Server: “Hello. Are you ready to order?”

Choose the clearest polite order.

Rooms and furniture

A floor plan shows a sofa in the living room. A lamp stands immediately beside it.

Choose the accurate description.

Clothes and shopping

The shirt is too small, but you like the color.

What do you ask the sales assistant?

4. Teacher-scored communication

Speaking task · 5 points

Plan a Saturday: Ask the learner about their normal weekend, then arrange one activity together. Include a time, place, and practical detail such as weather, transport, food, or clothing.

Award one point for each ability demonstrated independently or after one light prompt.

Describes at least three parts of a normal routine using understandable present simple forms. Asks the teacher at least two relevant questions using usable question word order. Suggests or accepts an activity using can, an imperative, or another clear A1 chunk. Agrees on a time and place using understandable time and place expressions. Maintains the exchange for about ninety seconds without reading complete prepared sentences.

Writing task · 4 points

Write a message to a new classmate. Introduce yourself, describe one part of your normal week, say what you are doing this week, and ask two questions. Aim for 45–70 words.

Award one point for each observable quality.

Includes all four requested parts and communicates a clear purpose. Uses present simple and present continuous with enough control to distinguish routine from now or temporary activity. Forms two understandable questions with appropriate word order. Connects ideas with basic punctuation and linkers such as and, but, or because.

Complete the sections, then check the assessment.