Find your vocabulary level in about twenty questions

The Language Test finds your vocabulary level from A1 to C2. It shows you one word at a time and asks a single question: do you know it? It starts in the middle, moves up or down with your answers, and stops after twenty words at most. Your level is saved for that language and decides which words the Word Map suggests to you. It is free.

How do I take the Language Test?

  1. New to MindDory? The test is part of getting started, so you take it once when you sign up.
  2. To take it again on the web, open Statistics and find the "Your level" card, then choose "Retake test". In the phone app, open Statistics and choose "Retake test".
  3. For each word, answer "I know it" or "Do not know". Answer honestly; guessing only gives you words that are too hard.
  4. After at most twenty words, you see your level for that language.
  5. Already know your level? Choose "Set level manually" on the web, or "Change level manually" in the phone app, and pick it yourself.

Each language you learn has its own level, so take the test once per language.

How does the test work?

It starts at B1 and shows four words from that level. Know at least half and it moves up a level; know fewer and it moves down. That way it reaches your level quickly, without making you answer a hundred questions.

What does my level change?

Your level tells the Word Map which words to suggest: the ones just above what you already know, where learning pays off most. You can change the level by hand at any time.

Which languages can I test?

English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Czech and Indonesian. Czech and Portuguese currently go up to B2.

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What the Language Test is not

  • It is not a certificate. It is a quick estimate of your vocabulary, not an official exam result.
  • It does not test grammar, listening or speaking. It measures words only.
  • It is not final. Take it again whenever you feel your level has changed.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Language Test free?

Yes. The test is free on every plan, and you can take it as often as you like.

How long does the test take?

About a minute. It asks twenty words at most, one question each.

What do A1, B2 and C2 mean?

They are the CEFR levels, from A1 for beginners to C2 for near-native. Each level has its own set of common words.

Can I change my level without the test?

Yes. Choose "Set level manually" on the web, or "Change level manually" in the phone app, and pick the level yourself.