Turkish Level Test: Find Your CEFR Level (A1 to C1) in 5 Minutes
Take our free Istanbul Turkish level test and find your CEFR level from A1 to C1 in about 5 minutes. Reviewed by teacher Elham Yaghoubi, with a learning path and the Elingua app for every level.
🎯 CEFR standard | Reviewed by teacher Elham Yaghoubi
Find your real Turkish level
Take a short, standard test and see your level from A1 to C1. The questions follow the international CEFR framework.
🌱 Just starting out? Follow the free Istanbul Turkish A1 course, install the Elingua app, and keep reading our Learn Turkish articles.
20
standard questions
5 min
approximate time
A1 to C1
CEFR levels
This test follows the CEFR (Council of Europe) standards and the teaching programs of Ankara University (TÖMER), and it is reviewed by teacher Elham Yaghoubi.
Turkish level test
Answer each question carefully. Scoring depends on how hard each question is.
Question 1 of 20
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A1
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B1
Your level: Intermediate (B1)
After the test, where do I start?
Based on your result, here is the path we suggest. The first lessons are free.
A1 · Start from zero
Free Istanbul Turkish A1 course
If your level is A1, start right here. The course goes step by step with video, pronunciation, games and speaking practice.
A2 · Strengthen the basics
Review and consolidate
Your base is good. Review the first lessons of the course to fill the gaps, and keep practising in the app.
B1 to C1 · Go further
Practise and master
To keep your Turkish sharp and grow your vocabulary, read our articles and keep up the app exercises.
📱 Install the Elingua app
Lessons 1 to 3 of the Elingua app are free, and the exercises work offline. Practise a little every day and your level will go up.
CEFR levels for Turkish
This table follows the official Council of Europe descriptors and the TÖMER program of Ankara University.
| Level | Title | What you can do | TÖMER equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Beginner | Understand and use everyday expressions and basic sentences; introduce yourself and others. | Temel 1-2 |
| A2 | Elementary | Understand sentences about immediate needs (shopping, family, surroundings). | Temel 3-4 |
| B1 | Intermediate | Handle most situations while travelling; describe experiences and give opinions. | Orta 1-2 |
| B2 | Upper intermediate | Understand the main ideas of complex texts; interact fluently with native speakers. | Orta 3-4 |
| C1 | Advanced | Understand long, demanding texts; express yourself fluently and in a structured way. | Yüksek 1-2 |
Sources and standards
This test is based on trusted international and university references:
- Council of Europe – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- Ankara University – TÖMER (Türkçe Öğretim, Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi)
- Yunus Emre Institute – TYS (Türkçe Yeterlik Sınavı), holder of the ALTE Q-Mark
- LanguageCert AÜ TÖMER TürkYet – international Turkish language exams
Frequently asked questions
Start with our free Turkish full course and follow the lessons in order. Install the Elingua app to practise every day with pronunciation, games and speaking exercises. You can also read more in the Learn Turkish category.
Yes. You can follow the lessons on this website from any phone or computer, with no app needed. Start from the Turkish full course page. The Elingua app is currently available for Android on Google Play.
The test has 20 questions and usually takes between 5 and 7 minutes. Questions go from easy to difficult.
No. This is a quick self-assessment that shows your approximate level. For an official international certificate you need to sit the TYS or TÖMER exams.
The questions follow the standard CEFR descriptors and the weighted scoring gives a good estimate. For a full assessment of all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), we recommend an official exam as well.
Yes. It is reviewed by Elham Yaghoubi, teacher and founder of Elingua, and the content follows the CEFR and TÖMER standards.
