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German Learner Diagnostic Assessment

Help me understand what you can currently do in German and what you would like to work on. You will read, listen, write, and submit a short speaking sample. You do not need to get everything right. Your responses will help me give you useful, personalized feedback.

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Welcome

This assessment helps me see what you already do well in German and what would be useful to practice next. Please answer in your own words. You may look back at the reading passage and replay the audio. Please complete the German tasks without a translator, AI writing tool, or grammar checker so the feedback reflects what you can do right now.

Plan for approximately 25–35 minutes. There is no countdown or passing grade. If you do not know an answer, make your best attempt or say what you understood.

You can return to the reading passage and replay the audio while answering, but after you move to the next question, you cannot return to change an earlier answer. Please review each response before continuing.

Question 2 of 37

Wie heißt du?

Question 3 of 37

What email address should I use to send your feedback? 

Question 4 of 37

How long have you studied German?

A

I am just starting

B

Less than 6 months

C

6 months to 1 year

D

1-2 years

E

3-4 years

F

5 years or more

Question 5 of 37

How have you learned German?

(Select all that apply)
A

School or university classes

B

An online course

C

A private teacher or tutor

D

Apps

E

Books or workbooks

F

Videos, podcasts, or other German media

G

Conversations with German speakers

H

Living or spending extended time in a German-speaking country

I

Mostly independent study

J

Other

Question 6 of 37

What is your main reason for learning German right now?

A

Travel

B

Family, friends, or a partner

C

Work or career

D

School or an exam

E

Living in a German-speaking country

F

Personal interest

G

Other

Question 7 of 37

What do you want to be able to do in German over the next several months?

Question 8 of 37

Which skills would you most like help improving?

(Select all that apply)
A

Understanding spoken German

B

Reading German

C

Speaking German

D

Writing German

E

Grammar

F

Vocabulary

G

Pronunciation

H

Knowing how to practice effectively

I

I am not sure yet

Question 9 of 37

Is there a particular situation or difficulty you want me to know about?

Question 10 of 37

Have you taken a break of six months or longer from studying German?

A

Yes

B

No

Question 11 of 37

What time does your clock show right now? This question marks the time you started the assessment. 

Example: 2:07 PM or 14:07.

Please include AM or PM unless you use 24-hour time.

Reading: Ein neuer Plan

The reading passage is directly below this assessment on the same page. Scroll down to read it, then return here to answer each question. You may go back to the passage as often as you need. Answer in German and in your own words. Short answers are fine when they fully answer the question.

Question 13 of 37

Why did Amira expect more guests than usual, and why did the event have to move to a different room?

Question 14 of 37

Who gave Amira the key? What did Amira find when she entered the large room?

Question 15 of 37

What could Jonas bring on Friday, and why could he bring the other items only on Saturday morning?

Question 16 of 37

What had Amira already done before she learned whether everything for the new room would be ready? What did she ask Lea to do?

Question 17 of 37

Why did some guests wait at the old entrance? How did Lea help them?

Question 18 of 37

What does Amira plan to ask Frau Berger on Monday, and what does she want to do first?

Eine Nachricht von Tobias

Play the recording labeled “Listening recording” on this page. You may listen again as often as you need. Answer in German and in your own words. 

Question 20 of 37

What was the original travel plan, and what changed?

Question 21 of 37

What does Lara suggest they do before meeting her sister?

Question 22 of 37

What does Tobias prefer, and what reasons does he give?

Question 23 of 37

What does Tobias need Nina to tell him by Friday evening? What would Tobias need to change if they choose his plan?

Question 24 of 37

Why does Tobias ask Nina to bring a camera?

Writing

Please write in German without a translator, AI writing tool, or grammar checker. Write naturally. I am interested in what you can communicate now, including the things you are still learning.

Question 26 of 37

Tell me about something you did recently that did not go exactly as planned. What happened first, what changed, and what did you do?

Aim for about 5–8 sentences. You may choose an ordinary event.

Question 27 of 37

Describe something you want to do in the next few months. Why do you want to do it, and what would you need to do to make it happen?

Aim for about 5–8 sentences.

Speaking

Record a voice message in German. Speak for approximately 60–90 seconds. You may take a moment to think, but please do not write and read a full script. One recording is enough, even if you pause or correct yourself.

Situation: A friend has asked you to meet on Saturday, but you need to change the plan. Explain what you had planned to do, why you need to change it, and suggest a new time or activity. Then ask your friend a question.

Record the message on your phone or computer and upload the audio file on the next page.

Question 29 of 37

Upload your German voice message here.

Keep in mind that there is a file size limit of 10 MB. 

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Question 30 of 37

What time does your clock show right now?

This marks the end of the diagnostic tasks. Use the same clock you used for your start time.

Include AM or PM unless you use 24-hour time.

For example: 2:07 PM or 14:07.

A few questions about your experience

Your end time has been recorded. The following questions help me improve this assessment and are outside the measured time. 

You have entered your end time, so these final questions are outside the measured diagnostic time. Please complete them and click Submit at the end. Your responses will be sent to me only after you submit the entire assessment.

Question 32 of 37

Did you complete the diagnostic tasks in one sitting? 

A

Yes

B

No

Question 33 of 37

If you answered no, approximately how long were your breaks in total?

A

Less than 5 minutes

B

5-15 minutes

C

16-30 minutes

D

More than 30 minutes

E

No break

Question 34 of 37

Which task felt most difficult?

A

Reading

B

Listening

C

Writing

D

Speaking

E

None stood out.

Question 35 of 37

What made that task difficult?

(Select all that apply)
A

Vocabulary

B

Keeping track of details

C

Understanding sentence structure

D

Finding words to express myself

E

Speaking without preparation

F

Using the technology

G

Something else

H

I am not sure.

Question 36 of 37

Did you have any technical trouble?

(Select all that apply)
A

Playing the audio

B

Recording my voice

C

Uploading my recording

D

Typing or saving answers

E

Using the form on my device

F

No technical trouble

G

Other.

Question 37 of 37

Is there anything else you would like me to know before I prepare your feedback?

Confirm and Submit