Hindi Level Test
Our Hindi language level test is a multiple-choice grammar test, which will give you an approximate indication of your ability level in order to help you select the best Hindi course for you. Our levels are based on the Common European and American Council Reference framework.
To accurately assess your Hindi language level and interpret your test results, please also read our level descriptions further down the page.
The Hindi language level test consists of 40 questions. You do not have to answer them all. Please only answer questions, which you know the answer to. The outcome of the test assumes that you did not guess any of the answers.
Level Test Results Explained
Use our handy table below to understand more about what each level means. Select a CEFR level using the dropdown to find out what Cactus Levels each result equates to. Learn what skills you should have and what you can expect to be able to accomplish after completing each course.
Beginner
Score & Equivalents
Cactus Test score: 0-9
Cactus Levels Names: Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Beginner 3
CEFR*/ACTFL** Reference: A1
CEFR* Level Name: Beginner
ACTFL** Levels Names: Novice (Low/Mid/High)
Choose this level if…
Beginner 1: You are a complete beginner and have no prior knowledge of the language, with the exception of perhaps a few key words.
Beginner 2: You are a “false beginner”, i.e. you have some prior, but very basic, knowledge of the language, and find it difficult to produce more than a few key words and phrases. Maybe you haven’t used the language in a while and/or want to start at ‘the beginning’.
Beginner 3: You have a very basic knowledge of the language. Your vocabulary is very limited and you have no real understanding of the grammar.
E.g. you can introduce yourself, ask simple directions and order food & drink in a café or restaurant.
After completing Beginner 3
- You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
- You can introduce yourself and others
- You can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live, what you do, people you know and things you have
- You can ask and give directions
- You can order food and drink
- You can make very basic travel and accommodation arrangements
- You can have a basic conversation, provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Elementary
Score & Equivalents
Cactus Test score: 10-19
Cactus Levels Names: Elementary 1, Elementary 2, Elementary 3
CEFR*/ACTFL** Reference: A2
CEFR* Level Name: Elementary
ACTFL** Levels Names: Intermediate
Choose this level if…
You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
You can introduce yourself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live, people you know and things you have.
You can interact in a simple way, provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
After Completing Elementary 3
- You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas including basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography and employment
- You can communicate in simple and routine tasks, requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
- You can describe, in simple terms, aspects of your background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need
- You can comfortably ‘get by’ when visiting the country, albeit with some difficulty.
Intermediate
Score & Equivalents
Cactus Test score: 20-29
Cactus Levels Names: Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Intermediate 3
CEFR*/ACTFL** Reference: B1
CEFR* Level Name: Intermediate
ACTFL** Levels Names: Intermediate High
Choose this level if…
You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
You can communicate in simple and routine tasks, requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
You can describe, in simple terms, aspects of your background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
At the end of Intermediate 3
- You can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken
- You can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest
- You can describe experiences and events
- You can talk about dreams, hopes and ambitions
- You can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
- You could consider working in the country using the language (e.g. bar/counter work, waiting service in cafés or basic office work).
Upper Intermediate
Score & Equivalents
Cactus Test score: 30-35
Cactus Levels Names: Upper Intermediate Lower,
Upper Intermediate Higher
CEFR*/ACTFL** Reference: B2
CEFR* Level Name: Upper Intermediate
ACTFL** Levels Names: Advanced
(Low/Mid/High)
Choose this level if…
You can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
You can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
You can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
At the end of Upper Intermediate Higher
- You can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation
- You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible, without strain for either party
- You can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options
- You can do business with speakers of the language in most run-of-the-mill situations.
Advanced
Score & Equivalents
Cactus Test score: 36-39
Cactus Levels Names: Advanced
CEFR*/ACTFL** Reference: C1
CEFR* Level Name: Advanced
ACTFL** Levels Names: Superior
Choose this level if…
You can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation.
You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible, without strain for either party.
You can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
At the end of Advanced
- You can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning
- You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions
- You can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes
- You can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, logical flow of text, and clear awareness of the audience.
Proficient
Score & Equivalents
Cactus Test score: 40
Cactus Levels Names: Proficient
CEFR*/ACTFL** Reference: C2
CEFR* Level Name: Proficient
ACTFL** Levels Names: Distinguished
Choose this level if…
You can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
You can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
You can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
At the end of Proficient
- You can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read
- You can summarise information from different spoken and written sources
- You can reconstruct arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation
- You can express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely
- You can differentiate finer shades of meaning, even in the most complex situations.
*Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
**American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines (ACTFL)
Understanding Language Levels
If you are taking a language course with Cactus you can find out more about our language levels and how you can track your progress using the ‘can do statements’ below. These statements outline the key things that you should be able to say and understand once you have completed each level. Can do statements are officially recognised as a set of performance-related scales describing what a learner is able to do in a foreign language, in accordance with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and the CEFR defined levels.
CEFR Levels
If you are taking a language course with Cactus you can find out more about our language levels and how you can track your progress using the ‘can do statements’. These statements outline the key things that you should be able to say and understand once you have completed each level. Can do statements are officially recognised as a set of performance-related scales describing what a learner is able to do in a foreign language, in accordance with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and the CEFR defined levels.
Beginner (A1)
- You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
- You can introduce yourself and others
- You can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live, what you do, people you know and things you have
- You can ask and give directions
- You can order food and drink
- You can make very basic travel and accommodation arrangements
- You can have a basic conversation, provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Elementary (A2)
- You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas including basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography and employment
- You can communicate in simple and routine tasks, requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
- You can describe, in simple terms, aspects of your background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need
- You can comfortably ‘get by’ when visiting the country, albeit with some difficulty.
Intermediate (B1)
- You can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken
- You can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest
- You can describe experiences and events
- You can talk about dreams, hopes and ambitions
- You can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
- You could consider working in the country using the language (e.g. bar/counter work, waiting service in cafes or basic office work).
Upper Intermediate (B2)
- You can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation.
- You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible, without strain for either party.
- You can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
- You can do business with speakers of the language in most run-of-the-mill situations.
Advanced (C1)
- You can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning
- You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions
- You can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes
- You can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, logical flow of text, and clear awareness of the audience.
Proficient (C2)
- You can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read
- You can summarise information from different spoken and written sources
- You can reconstruct arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation
- You can express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely
- You can differentiate finer shades of meaning, even in the most complex situations.
How to book with Cactus
Select language
Simply select which language you would like to learn and from the box below and click lets go.
Take level test
This is a quick test to help you find the right course for your current level of knowledge.
Book your course
Use our simple online booking system to select your course.
Frequently asked questions
What will I learn?
Our Course Outlines give an overview of the content and learning framework of Cactus courses. Includes themes, grammar and vocabulary you can typically expect to cover. These are intended as a guide only. Language teachers may at times adapt the course content to suit the specific level, aims and interests of the class.
How do I know what level I am?
Are you unsure where to start or progress to? Then take our level test and read our level descriptions for guidance.
Do I receive a qualification or certificate?
At the end of your course you receive a certificate of participation. You will be able to be download it from your MyCactus account. This confirms the language and level of course you have taken. Our course levels are based on two internationally recognised systems. You will have a universally accepted reference for your studies. (Important: Please note that you must complete the end of course questionnaire sent to you to be able to get your certificate! You will receive the course questionnaire by e-mail at the end of your course.)
Do I need a course book?
You will need a course book to attend your course. Course books are not included in the course fees. We recommend that you buy your own course book separately before your course starts. We will let you know which course book you will require and advise where you can purchase this. Please note that a course book often covers more than one level. So if you progress to the next course, you may not necessarily need to buy a new book. Again, we will advise you of this at the time. The course book is chosen by our teachers and academic team. This is based on which book is most suitable for the level of the class whilst offering the most communicative approach.
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