Polish language tests
Want to build a team that speaks Polish? Skip the guesswork about language skills.Â
TestGorilla's Polish language assessments cut through resume claims and give you real data on candidates' abilities. With tests at both B1 (Intermediate) and C1 (Advanced) levels, you'll quickly find people who can truly communicate in Polish at exactly the level your business needs.
Why test Polish proficiency?
Testing language skills transforms your hiring process:
Prevent miscommunications before they happen: When everyone speaks Polish at the right level, teams collaborate well together, and clients get better service.
Cut training time dramatically: Employees with verified Polish skills get up to speed faster and need less hand-holding with language-related tasks.
Make decisions based on data: Replace hunches about language skills with concrete scores that show exactly what candidates can do in Polish.
Efficiently screen candidates: Automatically filter out applicants who don't meet your Polish language requirements before investing in interviews.
Create a level playing field: Give every candidate the same standardized Polish language proficiency assessment regardless of background or experience.
When to use Polish proficiency tests
Polish language proficiency tests are useful in several hiring scenarios:
You run a multinational company with Polish team members and need new hires who can integrate well.
Your customer base includes Polish speakers, and you need staff who can communicate with them directly.
You're launching products or services in Poland or other areas with large Polish-speaking populations and building a team to support this expansion.
Your hiring managers don't speak Polish but need reliable data on candidates' Polish language abilities.
You want verification that remote workers can collaborate with Polish-speaking colleagues.
Measuring Polish proficiency across levels
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) – a standardized system for rating language proficiency – divides language skills into six levels, making it easy to match candidates to your requirements.Â
Here’s what Polish-speaking employees can do at each level:
A1 (Beginner)
Handle basic phrases and personal information in Polish. Ask and answer simple questions with patient listeners.
A2 (Elementary)
Manage everyday expressions and basic personal exchanges in Polish. Describe background and immediate needs using simple terms.
Learn more about A2 language proficiency
B1 (Intermediate)
Navigate familiar work situations in Polish. Produce straightforward text about personal interests and work topics. Explain opinions briefly.
Learn more about B1 language proficiency
B2 (Upper intermediate)
Handle detailed Polish content on various topics. Interact spontaneously with native speakers. Articulate viewpoints with reasonable precision.
Learn more about B2 language proficiency
C1 (Advanced)
Comprehend challenging Polish material, including implied meanings. Communicate fluently without searching for words. Use language flexibly for professional purposes. Learn more about C1 language proficiency
C2 (Proficient)
Process virtually any Polish information effortlessly. Express ideas with precision even in complex situations. Understand subtle nuances and cultural references.
Learn more about C2 language proficiency
Key skills assessed in Polish proficiency tests
Our Polish tests evaluate practical workplace communication skills:
Grammar and vocabulary: Can the candidate apply Polish language rules correctly and select appropriate terminology for work contexts?
Sentence structure: Does the applicant build coherent Polish sentences that effectively convey information?
Reading comprehension: How well does the candidate extract meaning from Polish texts of varying complexity?
Listening comprehension: Can the applicant follow Polish conversations, instructions, and presentations?
The complexity scales with proficiency level – candidates encounter more sophisticated material in C1 tests than they do in B1 tests.Â
What roles require Polish proficiency?
Polish skills are important in many industries. Examples of roles requiring Polish include:
Bilingual sales representative
B1 Polish is useful for pitching products, answering common questions, and building rapport. C1 proficiency is needed for handling complex negotiations and discussing detailed product specifications.
Travel industry coordinator
B1 proficiency helps with managing bookings and providing tourist information. C1 is essential for resolving major travel disruptions and addressing sensitive customer concerns.
Technical support engineer
B1 Polish is sufficient for following basic troubleshooting scripts. C1 is needed to explain complex technical issues and create Polish-language documentation.
Healthcare liaison
B1 Polish enables basic communication with patients. C1 is required to convey medical information accurately and handle sensitive health-related discussions.
Polish language tests for every skill level
Polish B1 (Intermediate)
Polish C1 (Advanced)
Designed and reviewed by Polish experts
Our Polish language assessments come from specialists with real expertise:
With five years of Polish teaching experience and an academic background in linguistics from Moscow State University, Syuzanna brings practical knowledge to our tests. Her translation work between Russian, Polish, and English informs her understanding of real-world language use.
A multilingual language professional specializing in Polish, Aleksandra works as a teacher, translator, and editor. Her expertise across six languages (including Spanish, German, Bulgarian, and Serbian) enhances our science-backed tests, ensuring they reflect real-world communication challenges.
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Jump into Polish language testing with our B1 (Intermediate) and C1 (Advanced) assessments. Mix them with other skills tests from our extensive library to build a complete candidate profile that goes beyond language abilities.