Free German level test (A1–B2)
Sixteen grammar questions, four per level. Answer them all and you get an estimated CEFR level plus a breakdown showing exactly where you start losing marks — which is the number that decides which exam you should book.
0 of 16 answered
1. Wie ___ du?
2. Ich ___ aus Spanien.
3. Das ist ___ Buch.
4. ___ du gern Kaffee?
5. Ich habe gestern einen Film ___.
6. Wir fahren ___ dem Bus zur Arbeit.
7. Er ist größer ___ ich.
8. Ich freue mich ___ das Wochenende.
9. Ich weiß nicht, ob er heute ___.
10. Das Auto, ___ ich gekauft habe, ist rot.
11. Nachdem er gegessen ___, ging er ins Bett.
12. Ich hätte gern gewusst, ___ das kostet.
13. Das Projekt wurde letzte Woche ___.
14. ___ des schlechten Wetters findet das Fest statt.
15. Er hätte mehr lernen ___.
16. Die Sitzung, an ___ ich teilgenommen habe, war lang.
How the scoring works
There are four questions per CEFR band. You are placed at the highest band where you answered at least three of four correctly, and only if you cleared every band below it. That is deliberately strict: a lucky guess at B2 should not tell you to book a B2 exam.
What this test is and is not
It is a fast grammar and usage check that correlates well with the reading and language sections of the telc and Goethe exams. It does not test listening, writing or speaking, which is where most people actually lose marks. Treat the result as a starting point, then sit a full timed mock exam to confirm it.
What to do with your result
If you land at the level you need, move straight to timed mock exam practice. If you land one level below, plan roughly 150–250 hours to close the gap. If you land two levels below your target, book a later exam date rather than a harder study schedule.
Frequently asked questions
+Is this test accurate?
It gives a good indication of your grammar level in about two minutes. It is not a certified assessment — only a recognised test centre (telc, Goethe, ÖSD) can certify your level.
+Does it test listening?
No. Listening is the module most people fail, and it needs real audio at exam speed. Our mock exam packs include MP3 recordings for every listening section.
+Do I need to sign up?
No. The test runs entirely in your browser and nothing is stored or sent anywhere.
+Which exam should I book after this?
Use our exam picker to match your goal — visa, residency, citizenship, work or study — to the right exam and level.