Sproochentest guide
High-Frequency Sproochentest Vocabulary
You don't need all of A2. A small high-frequency core covers what the exam actually tests, so learn those first and skip the long tail.
There is a lot of A2 vocabulary. You do not need most of it. A small set of high-frequency words, the ones that recur in the interview and the picture description, covers the situations the Sproochentest actually tests. Learn those first and skip the long tail.
That is the 80/20 of exam vocabulary: a focused core does most of the work. Below are the highest-frequency words, grouped and ready to drop into simple sentences. Each noun shows its article, because gender shows up the moment you speak.
People
| Luxembourgish | English |
|---|---|
| e Mann | a man |
| eng Fra | a woman |
| e Kand | a child |
| d'Leit | people |
| eng Famill | a family |
| eng Koppel | a couple |
| eng Grupp | a group |
| en Tourist | a tourist |
Appearance and clothing
| Luxembourgish | English |
|---|---|
| d'Hoer | hair |
| d'Hand | hand |
| e Pullover | a sweater |
| eng Jackett | a jacket |
| e Mantel | a coat |
| d'Schong | shoes |
| en Hutt | a hat |
| eng Box | trousers |
Colours
| Luxembourgish | English |
|---|---|
| rout | red |
| blo | blue |
| gréng | green |
| giel | yellow |
| schwaarz | black |
| wäiss | white |
| brong | brown |
| rosa | pink |
Saying where things are
These five anchors carry an entire picture description:
| Luxembourgish | English |
|---|---|
| lénks | on the left |
| riets | on the right |
| an der Mëtt | in the middle |
| am Vierdergrond | in the foreground |
| am Hannergrond | in the background |
How to actually learn them
Do not memorise lists in a vacuum. Put each word straight into a sentence you would say out loud: Lénks gesinn ech e Mann. De Mann huet eng Jackett un. D'Jackett ass blo. That is the exact shape the picture description wants, and the model answers use the same trick for the interview.
Frequently asked questions
What vocabulary do I need for the Sproochentest?
Everyday, concrete words: people, clothing, colours, and position words for the picture, plus the vocabulary of common interview topics like home, food, and travel.
How many words do I need to know?
Fewer than you think. A few hundred high-frequency words, used in simple sentences, cover most of what the A2 speaking test asks.
Why is the article important?
Because gender shows up when you speak (de, d', e, eng). Learning each noun with its article saves you guessing under pressure.
What is the best way to learn the words?
Put each one straight into a short spoken sentence rather than memorising lists. The words stick when attached to something you can say.
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