Everyday English tests for adults
Free everyday English tests for adults: commonly misspelt words, apostrophes, formal emails and letters, and reading workplace texts.
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The tests
About these tests
Free everyday English practice for adults in the UK: commonly misspelt words, apostrophes, formal emails and letters, and reading workplace texts such as rotas, policies, payslips and meeting minutes.
Each question has one clear answer and a short explanation or memory tip. Email and letter questions follow British conventions (for example, Yours faithfully after Dear Sir or Madam).
Key facts
- At Level 1, Functional Skills English expects learners to spell words used most often in work, study and daily life, including specialist words. Source: GOV.UK – English Functional Skills: subject content
- At Level 1, learners should use format, structure and language appropriate for the audience and purpose. Source: GOV.UK – English Functional Skills: subject content
How to use these tests
- Choose Practice to see the answer and a short explanation after each question, or Test to see everything at the end.
- Each attempt picks a new set of questions from a larger bank, so you can try again for fresh practice.
- Nothing you type is sent anywhere: the test runs in your browser. There is no login.
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