Learning Levels

Discover the different English learning levels offered by Comic Linguist and find the best fit for your journey. Use our quick assessment below to get a personalized recommendation!

Beginner Level

Level A1-A2 (Basic User)

Perfect for learners starting their English journey or those who know just a few basic phrases. Focuses on understanding and using familiar everyday expressions and basic sentences.

  • Understand and use simple greetings and introductions.
  • Ask and answer basic questions about personal details (name, location, family).
  • Interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.
  • Recognize common words and basic phrases in simple texts/comics.

Core Skills Covered:

  • Basic sentence structures (Subject-Verb-Object).
  • Present Simple tense (e.g., "I go", "She eats").
  • Common nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
  • Basic prepositions (in, on, at).
  • Forming simple questions (What, Where, Who).

Example Comic Series:

  • "My First Day" - Simple introductions and routines.
  • "At the Market" - Basic shopping vocabulary.
  • "Meet the Family" - Introducing family members.
View Beginner Comics

Intermediate Level

Level B1-B2 (Independent User)

For learners who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters and can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

  • Understand main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics.
  • Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity.
  • Explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages.
  • Understand longer narratives and follow plotlines in comics.

Core Skills Covered:

  • Past Simple, Present Continuous, Past Continuous tenses.
  • Introduction to Perfect tenses (Present Perfect).
  • Modal verbs (can, could, should, must).
  • Comparatives and superlatives.
  • Basic conditional sentences (if...).
  • Common phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions.

Example Comic Series:

  • "The Office Mystery" - Following clues and discussions.
  • "Travel Diaries" - Narratives about experiences.
  • "Future Visions" - Discussing plans and possibilities.
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Advanced Level

Level C1-C2 (Proficient User)

Aimed at learners who can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.

  • Understand virtually everything heard or read with ease.
  • Summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts coherently.
  • Express oneself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely.
  • Differentiate finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
  • Appreciate humor, sarcasm, and cultural nuances in comics.

Core Skills Covered:

  • All major tenses, including perfect and continuous aspects.
  • Advanced conditional forms and passive voice variations.
  • Complex sentence structures with relative clauses, conjunctions.
  • Nuanced vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, and collocations.
  • Sophisticated idioms, phrasal verbs, and cultural references.

Example Comic Series:

  • "Literary Adaptations" - Classic stories retold.
  • "Global Issues Debated" - Complex arguments and perspectives.
  • "Sci-Fi Epics" - Intricate plots and specialized vocabulary.
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Level Assessment

Find Your Starting Point

Not sure which level is right for you? Take our quick assessment (approx. 5-10 minutes) to gauge your current English skills and get a recommendation.

Assessment Overview:

  • 12 Multiple-choice questions
  • Focuses on common Vocabulary and Grammar points
  • No time limit - take your time!

Result: Immediate level recommendation (Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced)

English Level Assessment

Answer the questions you feel confident about. Feel free to skip any questions you find too difficult. Click "Submit" when you're ready.

1. What is the opposite of "big"?

2. Choose the correct sentence: "She ___ apples."

3. Where do you usually sleep?

4. "My name ___ John."

5. "I ___ television when the phone rang."

6. If I ___ more time, I would travel the world.

7. Which word means "very tired"?

8. "He has lived here ___ 2010."

9. The report ___ by the committee yesterday.

10. "Despite the rain, they went ahead ___ their plans."

11. Choose the most suitable synonym for "ubiquitous".

12. "Had I known you were coming, I ___ a cake."

Assessment Result

Based on your answers, your estimated score is out of 12.

Recommended Starting Level:

Level Progression

Grow Your Skills with Us!

Comic Linguist is designed to help you improve. As you engage with comics and practice, you can:

  • Re-take this assessment anytime to see your progress.
  • Challenge yourself by occasionally trying comics slightly above your recommended level.
  • Utilize vocabulary lists and grammar notes accompanying the comics (where available).
  • (Coming Soon) Track achievements and milestones in your personal dashboard.

Remember, language learning is a journey, not a race. Enjoy the process!