Free Interactive Test
What’s Your German Level?
Take this free CEFR test to find out your German level — from A1 (beginner) to C1–C2 (advanced) — in about five minutes. You will get a personalised plan for exactly what to learn next. No sign-up needed.
What your German level means
The CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) sorts language ability into six levels. Here is roughly what each one looks like in German:
- A1 – Beginner: introduce yourself, order food, ask simple questions.
- A2 – Elementary: handle everyday errands and short conversations.
- B1 – Intermediate: hold real conversations and cope with daily life — the citizenship-test level.
- B2 – Upper-intermediate: work or study in German and follow films and news.
- C1 – Advanced: near-native comfort for professional and academic life.
- C2 – Mastery: effortless, precise command close to a native speaker.
New to German or want to go further? Start with our Start Here guide, or see how long it really takes to learn German.