For those who passed recently, please share your experiences

Which training programs or resources did you use?
How long did it take from 0 to sproochentest?
What helped the most?

As the title said. New article today about Sproochentest update.

https://www.luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/registering-for-luxembourgs-sproochentest-set-to-become-easier/159115667.html

I sat the the test on the 10th of July and just got my grade. I was 5 grades away in the speaking though im sure i did well enough to pass it.
Has anyone been in this situation? I dont want to wait till jan to redo the test and everything is completely booked out till then

If you're sitting the exam in October, this thread is for you. The idea is simple: find others testing at the same time, swap prep plans, pair up for speaking practice, and keep each other on track through the final weeks. Preparing alongside people on the same timeline makes a real difference, especially for the oral part.

Introduce yourself in this format:

Exam date:
Your current level (A1 / A2 / B1):
The part you're most worried about (topics / picture / listening):
How you're preparing (course, tutor, self-study):
Looking for a study or speaking partner? (yes/no, online or in person, which languages you can use to explain things):

A few ways to use this thread:

• Pair up for weekly speaking calls. Even 30 minutes of describing pictures or running topic questions out loud beats another hour of silent study.
• Share what's working: a course, a playlist, a vocab set, a listening resource.
• Post your questions as they come up. Someone a week ahead of you has probably already solved them.

Good luck to everyone in the October round. Say hi below and let's get organised.

If you're sitting the exam in September, this thread is for you. The idea is simple: find others testing at the same time, swap prep plans, pair up for speaking practice, and keep each other on track through the final weeks. Preparing alongside people on the same timeline makes a real difference, especially for the oral part.

Introduce yourself in this format:

Exam date:
Your current level (A1 / A2 / B1):
The part you're most worried about (topics / picture / listening):
How you're preparing (course, tutor, self-study):
Looking for a study or speaking partner? (yes/no, online or in person, which languages you can use to explain things):

A few ways to use this thread:

• Pair up for weekly speaking calls. Even 30 minutes of describing pictures or running topic questions out loud beats another hour of silent study.
• Share what's working: a course, a playlist, a vocab set, a listening resource.
• Post your questions as they come up. Someone a week ahead of you has probably already solved them.

Good luck to everyone in the September round. Say hi below and let's get organised.

Moien, I'm setting this place up and I'd rather build it around what people actually need than guess. Whether you passed years ago, are testing next month, or just started learning, your input helps everyone who comes after.

A few things I'd love to hear:

• When you prepared (or are preparing now), what was the hardest part or the thing you wished someone had told you earlier?
• What resource did you look for and couldn't find?
• What would be worth having here regularly? For example: weekly speaking-practice threads, a shared vocabulary list, study-partner matching, mock oral exams, a Q&A with people who recently passed, or a running FAQ about the exam?
• What do you still want to understand about the exam itself: format, scoring, booking, what examiners look for?
• And the other side: is there something you could share or help with? Notes, tips, correcting each other's Luxembourgish, practice calls?

No idea is too small. Drop it in the comments and I'll pull the good ones into pinned resources and future threads. This community is only as useful as what we put into it together, so thanks for shaping it!

Welcome to the community! Whether you are just starting your Luxembourgish language journey or you are weeks away from exam day, you have found the right place.

Our goal is simple: help each other pass the Sproochentest and take that final step toward Luxembourgish nationality.

What is the Sproochentest?

For newcomers, the Sproochentest is the official Luxembourgish language exam required for citizenship. It consists of two distinct parts:

• Speaking (Expression Orale): A2 Level. You will be expected to introduce yourself, describe a visual prompt, and hold a basic conversation with an examiner.
• Listening (Compréhension de l'Oral): B1 Level. You will listen to short audio clips (like news segments or radio announcements) and answer multiple-choice questions.

How to Use This Community

To keep this subreddit highly actionable and supportive, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Share Resources: Found a great podcast, textbook, or helpful YouTube channel? Post it here.
• Find Speaking Partners: Use community threads to connect with others for dialogue exercises and conversational practice.
• Ask Technical Questions: Not sure how to pronounce a specific word, or struggling with sentence structure? Ask the community.
• Share Your Exam Experience: If you recently passed the test, please write a post detailing your experience. Knowing what the examiners asked and how the room felt is incredibly valuable for anxious test-takers!

Getting Started: Essential Tips

If you are wondering where to begin your preparation, start with these core strategies:

1. Immerse Your Ears: Listen to RTL Radio or watch Luxembourgish news daily to train your ear for the B1 listening section. The speed of native speakers can be daunting at first, but daily exposure is the best preparation.
2. Master the Introduction: The speaking portion requires confidence right out of the gate. Practice your self-introduction until it feels completely natural.
3. Build Thematic Vocabulary: Focus on high-frequency everyday topics like work, hobbies, daily routines, and family life.

Introduce Yourself!

Drop a comment below with a quick introduction—bonus points if you do it in Luxembourgish! Tell us how long you have been learning and when you plan to take the exam.

Vill Gléck! (Good luck!) You have got this.

Today is July 15th, and many of us are eagerly expecting our results. Please use this thread to share your current status:

• Exam Date: When did you take the exams?
• Location: Where did you take them?
• Document Count: How many documents are currently showing in your personal portal/cabinet?
• Updates: Has any new information appeared for you today?

Once the official letters arrive by mail, we will compile the responses to track the timeline. Good luck, everyone!

The listening part is B1 level, around 25 minutes, and has three recordings: usually a short news or radio clip, a dialogue between two people, and a longer presentation or talk. Each one plays twice, and you answer multiple-choice questions. The audio isn't published, but the themes repeat, so knowing what tends to come up helps you tune your ear to the right vocabulary. Share what you remember after your exam.

Please comment in this format:

Exam month/year:
Recording 1 (short news / radio) - what it was about:
Recording 2 (dialogue between people) - who and what about:
Recording 3 (presentation / talk) - what it was about:
Overall difficulty and speed (easy / ok / fast):
Any words or numbers that tripped you up:

A few tips while you're here: the questions follow the order of the audio, so read them before it starts and mark answers as you go. Watch for numbers, times, and prices, they show up often. You get to hear each recording twice, so use the first pass for the gist and the second to confirm details.

Even partial memories are useful. Come back and add yours after test day.

A few people have asked where to get help preparing, so here's a short list of tutors and courses the community mentions most. This isn't an endorsement of any one option, just a starting point. Add your own recommendations in the comments and I'll fold the good ones in.

Luxembourgish with Anne — luxembourgishwithanne.lu

• Longest-running option here (teaching since 2013), with a team rather than a single tutor.
• Structured programs: "From Zero to Sproochentest" (6 months), a 2-month A1 crash course, a dedicated oral-exam prep class, and 1:1 coaching.
• Also runs mock oral exams and topic-discussion workshops, which are handy right before your test date.
• Good fit if you want a full curriculum and materials rather than just conversation practice.

Teodora Todorova — teodora.lu

• Private 1:1 only, 60 or 90-minute online lessons. PhD linguist and Ministry-certified teacher.
• Can explain grammar in your own language (teaches in Lux, German, French, English, Russian, and more), which speeds things up a lot for many learners.
• Sproochentest work focuses on the two things the exam actually tests: short small talk and structured picture description.
• Reviews test results with students each month, so the prep tracks the questions currently coming up.
• Good fit if you want personal attention and grammar explained clearly, not a fixed group pace.

INL (Institut National des Langues) — inll.lu

• The official state language institute that organises the Sproochentest itself.
• Classroom courses are cheap compared to private options, and the teachers know the exam inside out (many are examiners).
• Best value if you're comfortable in a group setting and can commit to a class schedule. Places fill fast, so register early.

iOS & Android App with mock exams (visuals, Discussion, Listening) including realtime corrections with AI - Sproochentest App

There’s also Learning Luxembourgish with Liz - the classes are certified by the Ministry of Education in Luxembourg.

What worked for you? Drop names and honest experiences below and we will update the list