What's my Spanish level? A free self-check
To find your Spanish level, compare what you can do in real conversations with the six CEFR levels that schools and exams use, from Beginner (A1) to Mastery (C2). The check below does it for you: answer 15 everyday statements and see your level in plain words right away, with what to work on next.
This is a quick self-check, not an official exam. There is nothing to pass or fail. Your answers stay on your screen, and nothing is saved or sent anywhere.
Check your level
For each statement, pick yes, sometimes or not yet. Go with your first instinct and think about real conversations, not what you could do with time to look things up. Booking a free Roadmap Session? Take this first, so you arrive knowing roughly where you stand.
Beginner (A1)
You can say hello, order food and answer simple questions, slowly.
I can greet someone, introduce myself and say where I am from.
I can order food and drinks at a taquería or restaurant with simple phrases.
I can understand prices, numbers and times when someone says them slowly.
Upper beginner (A2)
You can handle short, everyday exchanges about yourself and what you need.
I can make small talk about my family, my work and my weekend in short sentences.
I can say what I did yesterday or last weekend.
I can ask for directions or ask a store clerk for help, and understand the answer.
Intermediate (B1)
You can get by on your own and tell a story about what happened.
I can tell a story about something that happened to me without planning every word.
I can make a simple phone call, like booking an appointment or asking about a delivery.
I can keep a conversation going for ten minutes with a patient native speaker.
Upper intermediate (B2)
You can follow normal-speed conversation and explain what you think.
I can follow a conversation between two Mexicans talking at normal speed.
I can give my opinion on something and explain why I think that.
I can handle a phone call with a stranger at normal speed without asking them to repeat much.
Advanced (C1)
You speak with ease, follow fast talk and adjust how formal you sound.
I can follow jokes, slang and fast back-and-forth in a group of native speakers.
I can talk about harder topics, like health, money or the news, and find another way to say it when I am missing a word.
I can change how formal I sound, like talking to a doctor and then to a friend.
What the Spanish levels mean, in plain words
The letters come from the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), the scale schools and exams use. The Council of Europe wrote it, and it has six levels.
You can say hello, introduce yourself and order a coffee, as long as people speak slowly and help you out.
You can handle simple, routine exchanges: shopping, directions, and talking about your family and work.
You can get by on a trip on your own, talk about familiar topics and describe things that happened.
You can talk with native speakers fairly easily, without strain on either side, and explain your point of view.
You speak fluently and on the spot, without much searching for words, in social life and at work.
You understand nearly everything you hear or read and express fine shades of meaning. This check stops before C2.
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Questions about Spanish levels
How do I figure out my Spanish level?
Compare what you can do in real conversations with the six CEFR levels, from Beginner (A1) to Mastery (C2). The free self-check on this page does that in about three minutes. For a second opinion, bring your result to a free Roadmap Session.
Is this an official Spanish level test?
No. It is a quick self-check, not an official exam. The statements follow the CEFR levels that schools and exams use, so your result gives you a rough idea of where you stand. Official certificates, like the DELE, come from formal exams.
What do A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 mean in Spanish?
They are the six levels of the CEFR, a scale from the Council of Europe. A1 and A2 (Beginner and Upper beginner) are basic users, B1 and B2 (Intermediate and Upper intermediate) are independent users, and C1 and C2 (Advanced and Mastery) are proficient users. The same scale works for any language.
Is A1 level Spanish good?
A1 (Beginner) is the first level, and it is a real start. The Council of Europe says an A1 speaker can interact in a simple way if the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. That is enough for greetings, ordering and simple questions.
Is B1 or B2 Spanish fluent?
B1 (Intermediate) means you can deal with most situations on a trip and describe experiences, but you still pause to find words. The Council of Europe first uses the word fluency at B2 (Upper intermediate): you can talk with native speakers regularly without strain for either side. So if fluent means easy, regular conversation, B2 is where that starts.
How do I get from A2 to B1 in Spanish?
Speak more than you study. Moving from Upper beginner (A2) to Intermediate (B1) is mostly about telling short stories in the past, keeping a conversation going and getting used to real speed. Regular conversation with feedback helps most. If speaking makes you nervous, read Spanish for nervous adult learners.
How accurate is a Spanish self-check?
It is only as accurate as your answers, so treat your result as a starting point, not a final score. If you want a second opinion, bring your result to a free Roadmap Session and we will talk through your level with you on Zoom.
What if I answered not yet to almost everything?
That is a normal place to start. Grab the free Spanish Starter Pack. Complete beginners, people coming back after years away and conversational learners all book the free Roadmap Session.
Bring your result to the call
The free Roadmap Session is a relaxed conversation on Zoom about your goals, your level and what is holding you back. You already know roughly where you stand, so we can spend the time on your plan. The whole team is bilingual, so you can ask anything in English.
As an older learner, I found it refreshing to return to this format of learning. After months of Duolingo, I felt confident rebuilding my Spanish vocabulary and grammar. But….whenever I encountered the opportunity to speak with someone, the words just weren't there. Thanks, Hannah, for the relaxed and supportive learning! I needed it!
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