Find your French level — free
Twenty questions, about five minutes, and an honest CEFR placement with a recommended path. No email required to see your result.
Free CEFR placement test
Twenty questions, about five minutes. Answer honestly — guessing helps nobody, least of all you. Your result appears immediately and no email is required.
What each level means in practice
Hours are cumulative guided learning hours and vary widely with prior languages, exposure and practice.
| Level | You can… | Typical hours to reach |
|---|---|---|
| A1 · Beginner | Greet people, order food, give basic personal information, understand slow clear speech | 80–100 |
| A2 · Elementary | Handle routine errands, describe your background and immediate surroundings, talk about the past | 180–200 |
| B1 · Intermediate | Cope with most travel situations, describe experiences and ambitions, give brief reasons and explanations | 350–400 |
| B2 · Upper intermediate | Interact with fluency and spontaneity, argue a viewpoint, work in French with effort | 500–600 |
| C1 · Advanced | Use French flexibly for social, academic and professional purposes; understand implicit meaning | 700–800 |
| C2 · Mastery | Understand virtually everything heard or read; express yourself precisely in complex situations | 1,000+ |
Once you know your level
A1–A2 · Build the foundation
Start with the self-paced course and one live class a week. Grammar and vocabulary need volume at this stage.
B1–B2 · Push into fluency
Live group classes become the fastest route. This is where speaking time matters more than new grammar.
B2+ with a deadline · Target the exam
If you need a score for immigration or work, switch to the exam track and work to the rubric.
Confirm your level with a real person
Placement quizzes are a good guide; fifteen minutes of conversation is better. The trial lesson is free either way.