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Free Spanish level test (A1–B2)

One question at a time, A1 to B2. No sign-up and no score.

  1. A1 · SpainQuestion 1 of 12 Casi diez horas. No son veinte. What does this mean?

  2. A1 · MexicoQuestion 2 of 12 Ahorita quiero dormir. Me gusta mucho dormir. What does Diego want right now?

  3. A1 · SpainQuestion 3 of 12 Hablando de miedo, a mí me da miedo el ascensor nuevo. What scares Ramón?

  4. A2 · MexicoQuestion 4 of 12 Ayer me quedé dormido en el sofá y no oí el timbre. What happened to Diego yesterday?

  5. A2 · SpainQuestion 5 of 12 Me acuerdo del nombre, pero el apellido… ¡nada! Ramón is trying to remember an old classmate. What does he remember?

  6. A2 · MexicoQuestion 6 of 12 Hasta pronto, vecinos. Yo me voy a comer algo, que me dio hambre. Why is Diego leaving?

  7. B1 · SpainQuestion 7 of 12 Yo, cuando me piden elegir algo al azar, nunca sé qué decir. Me quedo en blanco, como con el crucigrama. What happens when someone asks Ramón to pick something at random?

  8. B1 · MexicoQuestion 8 of 12 Y lo peor es que la voz de adentro me encanta. Es la de afuera la que no soporto. How does Diego feel about his own voice?

  9. B1 · SpainQuestion 9 of 12 Cuando se lo cuente a Loli, dirá que ya lo sabía. En casa gana ella, así que tendré que aceptarlo. What does Ramón think his wife, Loli, will say?

  10. B2 · SpainQuestion 10 of 12 Que no, Diego, que el crucigrama se hace con lápiz, no con el móvil. El lápiz nunca se queda sin batería, y no te avisa de nada. Why does Ramón do the crossword with a pencil?

  11. B2 · MexicoQuestion 11 of 12 Qué listos eran. Hoy compramos tres cosas para hacer lo que antes hacía una tabla. What is Diego’s point?

  12. B2 · MexicoQuestion 12 of 12 Aunque levantaran las faldillas, la habitación no iba a quedar como en verano. “Faldillas” are the thick cloths around a table with a heater under it. What does Diego think?

Your level

A1

A1 is the place to begin. At this level you are learning to read short, simple sentences. Pick A1 texts and read each one twice.

As you work through A1 texts, you’ll start to:

  • read short signs, menus, and simple messages
  • pick out names, places, numbers, and times
  • follow a few sentences about someone’s day

This is an estimate of your reading level, not an official exam.

Your level

A2

You can read short, simple texts about familiar things, including what happened in the past.

At A2 you can probably:

  • follow a short story about a trip or a weekend
  • understand simple emails and notes
  • find the main facts in a short news item

This is an estimate of your reading level, not an official exam.

Your level

B1

You can follow the main points of clear texts about everyday life, work, and travel.

At B1 you can probably:

  • read a full article on a familiar topic
  • understand opinions and the reasons behind them
  • guess many new words from the sentence around them

This is an estimate of your reading level, not an official exam.

Your level

B2 or above

You can read longer texts on many topics and follow an argument from start to finish. This test stops at B2, so you may be above it.

At B2 you can probably:

  • read news and opinion pieces with only a few lookups
  • notice the tone of a text, such as doubt or irony
  • understand the details, not only the main idea

This is an estimate of your reading level, not an official exam.

Read a short text at your level

Start here: texts at A1

Listen at A1 · 4 min Does a sloth really sleep most of the day?¿De verdad el perezoso duerme casi todo el día?

All texts at A1

Start here: texts at A2

Listen at A2 · 6 min Does a sloth really sleep most of the day?¿De verdad el perezoso duerme casi todo el día?

All texts at A2

Start here: texts at B1

Listen at B1 · 6 min Why does my voice sound so strange in a recording?¿Por qué mi voz suena tan rara en una grabación?

All texts at B1

Start here: texts at B2

Listen at B2 · 5 min How did people keep warm with a fire under the table?La mesa camilla: calefacción debajo de la mesa

All texts at B2

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This free Spanish level test takes about three minutes. You read short Spanish texts and answer one question about each, with no email and no sign-up. At the end you get your level, from A1 to B2, in plain words, plus texts to read. It estimates your reading level; it is not an official exam.

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On this page
  1. How the test works
  2. What the levels mean
  3. What this test measures and what it doesn’t
  4. Official exams: DELE and SIELE
  5. What to do after the test
  6. Questions

How the test works

Each question has a short Spanish line from our podcast and three answers in English. The lines are said by Ramón (Spanish from Spain) and Diego (Mexican Spanish), our two AI characters. The questions get harder as you go: A1 first, then A2, B1, and B2, three at each level. If you miss two questions at one level, the test stops and shows the level before it (or A1, if it stops at A1). “I don’t know” counts as a miss, and that’s fine: a wild guess would only make the result less useful.

What the levels mean

The levels come from the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), a scale used by Spanish courses and by the official DELE and SIELE exams. It goes from A1 to C2; this test covers A1 to B2.

LevelNameWhat you can usually read
A1BeginnerSigns, menus, short messages
A2ElementaryShort texts about familiar things and past events
B1IntermediateClear articles about everyday life, work, and travel
B2Upper intermediateLonger articles, opinions, and arguments on many topics

What this test measures and what it doesn’t

This test checks reading only. It doesn’t test speaking, writing, or listening, and you may read better than you speak, or the other way around. Treat the result as a starting point for reading: if a text at your level feels too easy or too hard, switch. It is an estimate, not an official exam, and no certificate comes with it.

Official exams: DELE and SIELE

If you need a certificate for work or study, look at the official exams.

The DELE diplomas are issued by Instituto Cervantes on behalf of Spain’s Ministry of Education, with an exam for each level from A1 to C2.

SIELE is an online exam backed by Instituto Cervantes and universities in Spain, Mexico, and Argentina. It reports your result on the scale from A1 to C1.

What to do after the test

Use your result right away, while it’s fresh:

  1. Open a text at your level and read it once without help.
  2. Answer its three questions. If they feel easy, try the next level.
  3. Listen to a podcast episode at the same level, with the text open.
  4. Say a few sentences about what you read, out loud. How to practice Spanish speaking has more ideas.

Hear Ramón and Diego talk it over

Questions

What level of Spanish am I?

Take the test above to find out. In about three minutes you get an estimate from A1 (beginner) to B2 (upper intermediate). It measures reading, so your speaking level may be a little different. Then read a text at that level, and switch if it feels too easy or too hard.

How long does the test take?

About three minutes. There are up to 12 short questions, three per level, and the test stops early when the questions get too hard for you. You can take it again whenever you like; your answers aren’t sent anywhere.

What do A1–B2 mean?

They’re levels on the CEFR, a European scale used for language courses and exams. At A1 you’re a beginner; at A2 you know the basics; at B1 you can handle everyday topics; at B2 you can read longer texts and follow an argument. C1 and C2 are higher; this test stops at B2.

Is this test accurate?

It’s an estimate, not an exam. With only a few short questions, one lucky guess or one tired moment can move the result. Use it to choose where to start, then trust what you see: if a text at your level feels easy, move up.

Do I need to sign up?

No. The test works in your browser with no account and no email. We don’t receive your answers. Your browser keeps your level, so the site can show texts and episodes at it, and your result until you close the tab. You can clear both in your browser settings; our Privacy notice has the details. After the result you’ll see an optional Notify me form, for one email when the app is out.

What if I’m above B2?

Then the test shows “B2 or above”. It stops at B2, so it can’t tell B2 from C1. Our texts go up to B2: the hardest ones may still be good practice, but you’ll probably find most of them easy.