Question 1

How long does the vocabulary size test take?

Accepted Answer

About 2–4 minutes depending on your chosen track (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced). Each track has 40–60 words — real plus made-up ones — you mark each as yes or no.

Question 2

Why are there made-up words?

Accepted Answer

To correct for yes-bias. If you click "yes" on fake words, your score drops. This is the LexTALE methodology (Lemhöfer & Broersma, 2012) used in linguistics research.

Question 3

How accurate is the vocabulary size estimate?

Accepted Answer

It estimates passive vocabulary (recognition) — typically 30–50% larger than active speaking vocabulary. Range: 500 (A1) to 22,000 (C2) words depending on track.

Question 4

Is the test really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. No signup, no email, no paywall.

Question 5

What's the difference between this and the full CEFR test?

Accepted Answer

This vocab test measures word recognition only. The full CEFR test on the same site measures grammar, vocabulary, and reading together for a more accurate level placement.

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