A1 level test
Grammar, vocabulary and short reading questions at A1, the first level of the CEFR scale. At the end you see your score and whether you’ve passed A1 (the pass mark is 80%).
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Free Turkish level test
Find out where your Turkish stands in a few minutes, no account needed. If you’re a beginner, take the 25-question A1 test. If you’ve studied before, the 40-word vocabulary test goes up to C2.
Choose a test
All three are free, and you can take them in any order.
Vocabulary size test
Forty words from the 8,000 most common in Turkish, starting easy. It estimates how many words you know and which CEFR level that matches. If a word is new to you, tap “I don’t know”. That costs nothing, and each wrong answer cancels out a third of a right one.
Take the vocabulary testReading comprehension
A short Turkish text at B2 level with ten questions about it. Try it once you can follow most everyday conversations.
Try the reading testWhat you see at the end
When you finish, the result screen shows you:
Example result
~1,850
Turkish words you know
B1 vocabularyA rough estimate. Every word you learn moves it up.
- Your score and a plain-English explanation of what it means.
- Your level, and our free course for it if you’re at A1 or A2 (96 exercises across the two).
- Teachers suggested for your level, with a button to book a half-price first lesson.
- With a free account, your result is saved and every course exercise opens up.
What the levels mean
Turkish courses and official exams use the six CEFR levels, the same scale used for English, German or Spanish.
A1
Beginner
Introduce yourself and get through a café order or a taxi ride with short phrases.
A2
Elementary
Talk about family, work, shopping and your plans in simple sentences.
B1
Intermediate
Get by on your own in Turkey and talk about what happened and what you think.
B2
Upper intermediate
Hold a conversation with native speakers without much strain, and follow most TV and news on familiar topics.
C1
Advanced
Study or work in Turkish and express yourself in detail without searching for words.
C2
Proficient
Understand almost everything you hear or read, close to an educated native speaker.
+3
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Questions
Are the tests really free?
Yes. You don’t need an account or a card to take them or to see your results. With a free account, your results are also saved to your profile.
How long does it take?
About five minutes for the A1 test and three for the vocabulary test, which stops early once the words get too rare for you.
Which test should I take first?
If you’re new to Turkish, start with the A1 test. If you’ve been learning for a while, take the vocabulary test, which goes up to C2. The A1 test only checks the beginner level.
Is this an official certificate?
No. It’s a quick way to see where to start. If you need a certificate for study or work, look at official exams such as the Yunus Emre Institute’s Turkish Proficiency Exam (TYS).
Can I take it on my phone?
Yes. It runs in your browser and in the TurboTalkers app for iPhone and Android.
Who sees my answers?
Without an account, your answers aren’t saved. With an account, your result is saved so you and your teacher can see where you are.