Online Polish Level Tests
What Are Language Levels?
Language Levels are used to define your language proficiency. They quickly provide students and third-parties (including teachers) with a summary of the student’s current ability to use and comprehend the language. It is worth noting that Language Levels are not always entirely accurate. People learn distinct elements of a language at different rates and levels of effort. For instance, you might learn vocabulary quickly but struggle with grammar. Or maybe you are a natural at reading and writing, but find it difficult to understand native speakers in a conversation. Therefore, it is entirely possible to be one Language Level for one set of skills, e.g. listening, and a completely different level for something else, e.g. reading. However, more often than not, your levels will be the same or similar across your language skills.
Why is it useful to know my language level?
If you already know some Polish, your teacher will consider this and plan suitable lessons, exercises, and resources to optimize your learning. Similarly, if you are a complete beginner, you need not waste lesson time discussing this with your teacher. Instead, they will plan an appropriate first lesson to introduce you to basic Polish words, sounds, and characters. As well as helping your teacher to craft highly personalized lessons right away, knowing your Language Level is also a motivational tool. By understanding your ability now, you can monitor your progress during and after the course, witnessing your improvement in real time!
LOVLAN Language Levels
After completing the Polish Language Level Test, your score will be calculated instantly and you will receive one of the following ratings:
| Language Level | When communicating in Polish |
|---|---|
| Beginner | ...you understand few words or none at all |
| Elementary | …you can achieve simple tasks, with help |
| Lower-Intermediate | ...you can discuss yourself and familiar topics |
| Intermediate | ...you can hold long, informal conversations |
| Upper-Intermediate | ...you can discuss abstract topics with Polish speakers |
| Advanced | ...you can speak fluently about specialist subjects |
How Do I Take the Test?
There are 60 multiple-choice questions, which take about 15 minutes to answer. However, the test is not timed, so take as long as you need. The questions and answers are written in Polish. For each question, select the answer you believe is correct. If you are not sure of an answer, select the “I don’t know” option—do not guess, as this may negatively affect your final rating. After answering every question on display, click “CONTINUE WITH 10 MORE QUESTIONS” to see the next set of questions. After you have answered all 60 questions, or if you would like to end the test early because the questions are becoming too difficult, click “Get My Test Results” to submit your test for scoring. Your results will be calculated automatically and your Polish Language Level will display on your screen.