How to Learn Luxembourgish for the Sproochentest Lëtzebuergesch

Find out how to learn Luxembourgish fast and efficiently to pass the Sproochentest Lëtzebuergesch as soon as possible.

The “Sproochentest Lëtzebuergesch” is a Luxembourgish language proficiency test organised by Luxembourg’s National Language Institute, the INL. Candidates must show they have achieved A2 proficiency in speaking and B1 competence in listening. To pass the exam, candidates must score more than 50% of the possible mark in the speaking part, or more than 50% of the possible overall mark. The exam is commonly referred to as “Sproochentest”.

The INL Sproochentest Lëtzebuergesch consists of two parts:

An oral production part (Mëndlechen Ausdrock)

• Choose one of two topics and a five-minute discussion/interview ensues. Possible topics include:

  • sports, work, travel & vacation, healthy living, my living space, transportation, hobbies, household chores, creativity, languages, reading, media & technology, summer & winter, giving gifts

• Describe one of three images you are presented with (5 minutes).

A listening comprehension part (Héierverstoen)

• Listen to three separate recordings and answer multiple choice questions. The listening exam is approximately 25 minutes long. Possible recordings include:

  • A news item, a conversation between people, a presentation or a longer conversation.

Every person who has lived in Luxembourg for more than 5 years is eligible to obtain Luxembourgish nationality by applying for naturalisation. The main requirement is showing proof of some Luxembourgish language ability. To do so, people must pass the Sproochentest.

Luxembourgish is a difficult language to learn. But the main problem is not the language itself. For most people, there is no value in learning Luxembourgish other than obtaining Luxembourgish citizenship. However, studies have repeatedly shown that learner motivation is a key factor in successful language learning.

Whether you want to forget about Luxembourgish right after getting nationality or continue using it in your daily life, follow this guide on how to learn Luxembourgish quickly and pass the Sproochentest exam.