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English Word Level Checker (CEFR A1–C2)
Find the CEFR level of any English word — or paste a whole vocabulary list and get it grouped by level (A1 to C2). Free, instant, no sign-up. Made for teachers building levelled materials and learners checking which words to study first.
Frequently asked questions
How is a word's CEFR level decided?
This tool estimates each word's CEFR level (A1–C2) from how frequent it is in English: the most common words are A1–A2, and rarer words are B2–C2. It is a transparent frequency-based estimate, not an official CEFR rating, but it is a fast, consistent way to gauge and grade vocabulary.
Can I check a whole vocabulary list at once?
Yes. Paste a word list or any English text and the tool labels every unique word by level and gives you a 'study list' grouped A1–C2 that you can copy — handy for teachers preparing levelled materials.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up. It runs in your browser, so nothing you paste is sent to a server.
What is the difference from the text level checker?
The word level checker rates individual words; the text level checker rates a whole passage's reading difficulty. Use the word checker to grade vocabulary, and the text checker to see if an article is the right level.
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