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Sproochentest practice and mock exams
The Sproochentest is Luxembourg’s spoken and listening test for citizenship: speaking at A2, listening at B1, and no reading or writing. This is the structured, self-study way to prepare for it, built from the real exam and reviewed by native tutors.
How the Sproochentest works
Speaking at A2
A short interview and a picture to describe, in Luxembourgish.
Listening at B1
Follow spoken Luxembourgish on everyday, practical topics.
No reading or writing
The whole test is oral and listening, nothing written.
Practise by part
Work through the exam one part at a time with these guides, then put it together in a full mock.
How to Pass the Sproochentest
One oral exam, one listening test, no reading or writing. Here is what the Sproochentest involves and the fastest way to prepare for it.
Why Honesty Makes You Fail the Sproochentest
The real reason candidates go blank is not weak Luxembourgish. It is reaching for a true answer they do not yet have the words for.
How the Sproochentest Is Scored
You can score badly on listening and still pass. The scoring rule is the most misunderstood part of the exam, and it should shape how you prepare.
Sproochentest Model Answers by Topic
This is what a strong A2 answer sounds like: model answers to common interview questions, in Luxembourgish with translations, plus the connectors that make them flow.
How to Describe a Picture for the Sproochentest
The picture description is the second part of the oral exam. Here is a four-step method that works for any photo, with a worked example.
The Sproochentest Listening Test (B1)
Half the exam is listening. Here is the format, the three audio types, how scoring works, and how to practise for it.
Sproochentest Sample Questions by Topic
Real interview questions from across the 17 Sproochentest topics, in Luxembourgish with translations, plus two model answers to adapt.
Every Sproochentest Topic, and How to Prepare
The INLL publishes no official topic list. Here is the recurring set from test-taker reports, with what each covers and how to prepare.
Why People Fail the Sproochentest
About one in three fail, and rarely for the reason they expect. It is almost never grammar. Here is what actually loses marks, from the examiner's side of the table.
The Eifeler Regel (Luxembourgish n-Rule)
Say de Bus, not den Bus. The Eifeler Regel drops a final n in most situations, and getting it right is a fast way to sound natural in your Sproochentest.
German Words Wrong in Luxembourgish
Luxembourgish looks close to German, so German words slip out under pressure and cost you marks. Here are the common swaps to use instead.
Picture Description: Real Examples
What does a top-scoring picture description sound like? Here is a full worked example in Luxembourgish, built on the four-step framework.
Failed the Sproochentest? Your Retake Plan
Failing after years here stings, but the retake is very winnable if you fix the right thing. Here is how to diagnose what went wrong and what to do next.
Sproochentest FAQ
- What is the Sproochentest?
- The Sproochentest is Luxembourg's spoken and listening language test, required for citizenship by naturalisation. It covers speaking and listening only, with no reading or writing.
- What level is the Sproochentest?
- Speaking is assessed at CEFR A2 and listening at B1. You do not need to be fluent, but you do need to hold a short conversation and follow spoken Luxembourgish on everyday topics.
- How do I practise for the Sproochentest?
- Practise the way the exam is run: short spoken answers on familiar topics, a picture to describe, and listening at B1. LëtzPass gives you a full mock exam plus topic and picture practice with feedback on every answer.
- Is there a free Sproochentest mock exam?
- Yes. You can take one full mock exam free, with complete scoring and no card required, then unlock full access if you want more practice.