Free German CEFR Level Test
Your CEFR level (A1–C1) in all six skills, plus your overall level. Multiple-choice grammar, reading and vocabulary items are graded instantly. Short writing and speaking answers are assessed by AI, and listening items use real recorded audio. Each skill is graded separately. Your overall level is the middle of your skill levels, rounded down.
68 items
From A1 up to C1
~30–45 minutes
Instant results
100% free
No signup needed
Microphone: The short speaking section uses your microphone. You can skip those questions and still get a result for the other skills.
What this german cefr level test measures
Your CEFR level (A1–C1) in all six skills, plus your overall level. Multiple-choice grammar, reading and vocabulary items are graded instantly. Short writing and speaking answers are assessed by AI, and listening items use real recorded audio. Each skill is graded separately. Your overall level is the middle of your skill levels, rounded down.
Test format
- 35 multiple-choice questions covering grammar, reading and vocabulary, ordered A1 → C1
- Listening items with real recorded audio (dialogues and short clips)
- Short writing prompts assessed by AI (typed answers)
- Short speaking prompts assessed by AI (microphone needed, and you can skip them)
This German test: 43 multiple-choice questions (7 at A1 · 7 at A2 · 7 at B1 · 7 at B2 · 7 at C1), 10 listening items with real audio, 10 writing prompts and 5 speaking prompts.
Sample questions from the german test
Real items from the test bank, one per level band. The full test adapts from A1 to C1.
Ich ___ Student.
- 1ist
- 2bin
- 3bist
- 4sein
Show answer
Correct: bin
"Bin" is the first-person singular form of "sein" (to be). "Ich bin" = I am.
Als ich ein Kind war, ___ ich jeden Tag in den Park.
- 1bin gegangen
- 2ging
- 3gehe
- 4werde gehen
Show answer
Correct: ging
"Als ich ein Kind war" sets up a habitual past action. The Präteritum "ging" is used for narration.
___ er die Folgen gekannt, hätte er den Posten nicht angenommen.
- 1Hätte
- 2Wenn
- 3Hat
- 4Würde
Show answer
Correct: Hätte
"Hätte er gekannt" is an inverted conditional without "wenn" — a formal alternative to "Wenn er gekannt hätte".
The CEFR levels this test grades
Beginner
Understands and uses familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
Elementary
Communicates in simple, routine tasks on familiar topics and activities.
Intermediate
Deals with most situations while travelling; describes experiences, events and opinions.
Upper Intermediate
Interacts with native speakers fluently; understands complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.
Advanced
Uses language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
Methodology
This is the same test learners take inside Lenguia to start their study plan. It combines 43 multiple-choice grammar, reading and vocabulary questions with listening items on real recorded audio, 10 short writing prompts and 5 speaking prompts, ordered from A1 to C1.
Each skill is graded separately with a pass-threshold model. A level counts as passed when you earn roughly two-thirds of its points, and a skill's level is the highest level it passes in a row, starting from A1. A skill that doesn't pass A1 yet shows as Pre-A1. This rewards consistent competence rather than lucky guesses.
Your overall level is the middle of your skill levels, rounded down. Skills you skip are left out. Results range from Pre-A1 to C1 (the test does not grade C2).
The items are informed by the competency descriptors of the Council of Europe CEFR framework. This is a free self-assessment: results are a reliable orientation, not a certified proficiency measurement.
The competency descriptors follow the Council of Europe CEFR framework.
How to improve your german overall level
- Read free German stories at your level →
- Listen to free German podcasts for learners →
- Study free German grammar topics (A1–C1) →
- Or take the skill tests for a deeper profile: listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary, writing and speaking.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this German cefr level test?
It uses the same item bank and pass-threshold scoring as the placement engine inside Lenguia's study-plan product, so the CEFR estimate is consistent and repeatable. Like any online self-assessment it is an orientation, not an official certificate.
Is it really free? Do I need an account?
Yes. The full test, your result and the shareable certificate are free, with no signup. Lenguia itself is a paid app with a 3-day free trial. If you start it in this browser, your result can set up your study plan.
What levels can I get?
Each skill gets A1, A2, B1, B2 or C1, or Pre-A1 if it doesn't reach A1 yet. A level counts as reached when you earn roughly two-thirds of its points and have passed every level below it. C2 is not graded.
How is my overall level calculated?
Each skill is graded separately. Your overall level is the middle of your skill levels, rounded down. Skills you skip are left out. Your result also shows the level for each skill.
Can I retake the test?
Yes, as often as you like. Questions within each level are shuffled, and your latest result replaces the previous one on this device.
Do I need a microphone?
Only for the short speaking section. You can skip those questions and still get a level for the other skills.
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