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German as a foreign language · A1 to C1

German Placement Test

Find out your German level in 20 to 45 minutes. Free, no sign-up and no email address – you see your result right away. The tasks are in German, the instructions too.

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Tasks
up to 60
Time
20–45 min
Levels
A1 to C1
Price
free
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Up to 60 tasks in five parts, from easy to hard. You can play each recording twice – turn your sound on. Your progress is saved.

We store your answers without a name to improve the test.

How the test works

  1. Solve the tasks

    Listening, reading, grammar and vocabulary – the tasks get harder step by step.

  2. Stops when it gets too hard

    If a level is too difficult, the test ends there. No need to struggle through tasks far above your level.

  3. Instant result

    You see your CEFR level, your points and how you did in listening, reading and language.

What the levels mean

A1A1Simple sentences about yourself, numbers, times, shopping. You understand slow, clear speech.
A2A2Everyday life and work in simple words: appointments, directions, housing, short messages.
B1B1You get by at work and in daily life, talk about experiences and write simple emails.
B2B2You follow conversations and texts on many topics, argue a point and write clear, formal texts.
C1C1You understand demanding texts and implicit meaning and express yourself fluently and precisely.
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For companies: placement without lost results

Create a group and send the link or QR code to your staff. They only enter their name – every result appears in your overview immediately, including unfinished tests. Free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the placement test really free?
Yes. Langula is funded by ads. No sign-up, no subscription and no hidden costs – for companies too.
How long does the test take?
Between 20 and 45 minutes. At A1 or A2 you finish sooner, because the test ends after a level that is too hard.
Do I get a certificate?
No. The test is for placement in a suitable course. Official certificates come from exams such as Goethe-Institut, telc or ÖSD.
Do I have to give my email address?
No. You see your result on screen. If you take the test via your company’s link, you only enter your name.
Can I pause the test?
Yes. Your progress stays saved in this browser; just open the page again and continue.
How are points calculated?
Each task is worth 4 points; partly correct answers count proportionally. 240 points in total: up to 48 A1, up to 96 A2, up to 144 B1, up to 192 B2, above that C1.