Advanced Homophones Spelling Test (B2–C1)

Master the homophones that trip up even advanced English learners. This collection covers 26 commonly confused words at B2–C1 level — classic traps like stationary vs stationery, principal vs principle, and elicit vs illicit, plus academic triples such as cite / site / sight and rein / reign / rain.

Each word comes with a precise definition and a natural example sentence, so you learn not just the spelling but exactly when to use it — the kind of distinction that matters in essays, reports, and formal emails.

Still building confidence with everyday pairs like their / there / they’re? Start with our basic homophones practice first. Ready for the advanced level? Listen, type, and test yourself below.