All Practice Exams

100+ Free CCE Czech Language Certificate Exam Practice Questions

Prepare for the Czech Language Certificate Exam (CCE — Certifikovaná zkouška z češtiny pro cizince) exam with instant access — no signup required.

✓ No registration✓ No credit card✓ No hidden fees✓ Start practicing immediately
100+ Questions
100% Free

Loading practice questions...

2026 Statistics

Key Facts: CCE Czech Language Certificate Exam Exam

60%

Minimum score required overall and in each individual subtest to pass the CCE

ÚJOP UK CCE Examination Regulations

5 levels

CEFR proficiency levels available for testing: A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1

Charles University ÚJOP UK

3,200–4,900 CZK

Range of examination fees across levels A1 to C1 in the Czech Republic

ÚJOP UK CCE Fee Schedule

ALTE Q-Mark

International quality certification awarded by the Association of Language Testers in Europe

ALTE / ÚJOP UK

A2 & B1

Official CEFR levels required respectively for Czech permanent residency (A2) and citizenship (B1)

Czech Ministry of the Interior (MVČR)

Jan 2026

Implementation of individual online MS Teams video-call format for the Speaking subtest

ÚJOP UK Examination Updates

The CCE is Charles University's ALTE Q-Mark Czech-language examination across CEFR levels A1–C1. It assesses four subtests at A1–B1 and five at B2–C1, requires 60% in every applicable subtest and overall, and costs 3,200–4,900 CZK in the Czech Republic. This is an English-guided MCQ study adaptation using integral Czech content, not a simulation or a substitute for official listening, writing, and speaking practice.

Sample CCE Czech Language Certificate Exam Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your CCE Czech Language Certificate Exam exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Choose the correct form of the masculine animate noun to complete the sentence: 'Včera večer jsem v divadle potkal starého ________.' (Yesterday evening at the theatre I met an old friend / colleague).
A.kamaráda
B.kamarád
C.kamarádovi
D.kamarádem
Explanation: The transitive verb 'potkat' (to meet) governs the direct object in the accusative case (4th case). For masculine animate nouns ending in a hard consonant (paradigm 'pán'), the accusative singular ending is '-a' ('starého kamaráda').
2Select the correct locative singular form of the feminine noun to complete the sentence: 'Dlouho jsme si povídali o naší nové ________.' (We talked for a long time about our new teacher).
A.učitelkou
B.učitelce
C.učitelku
D.učiteli
Explanation: The preposition 'o' with the meaning 'about' requires the locative case (6th case). The feminine noun 'učitelka' follows the 'žena' paradigm, where hard 'k' alternates to 'c' before the locative singular ending '-e' ('o učitelce').
3Which form of the neuter noun correctly completes the sentence? 'Cestující čekali na hlavním ________ už více než hodinu.' (The passengers had been waiting at the main railway station for more than an hour).
A.nádražím
B.nádražího
C.nádraží
D.nádražích
Explanation: The preposition 'na' expressing static location requires the locative case (6th case). Neuter nouns ending in '-í' follow the 'stavení' paradigm, where the singular nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, and locative forms are all identical ('nádraží').
4Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: 'Petr pije černou kávu vždycky ________ cukru a mléka.' (Petr always drinks black coffee without sugar and milk).
A.od
B.bez
C.do
D.kromě
Explanation: The preposition 'bez' means 'without' and governs the genitive case ('cukru a mléka'). Both coordinated nouns therefore appear in their genitive singular forms.
5Which phrase correctly expresses destination towards a person? 'Zítra ráno musím jít ________ na pravidelnou prohlídku.' (Tomorrow morning I have to go to the doctor for a regular check-up).
A.k lékaři
B.do lékaře
C.na lékaře
D.u lékaře
Explanation: In Czech, directional movement towards an animate person requires the preposition 'k' (or 'ke') followed by the dative case ('k lékaři'). The context describes going to see a doctor, not movement into a building.
6Complete the sentence with the appropriate prepositional phrase: 'Moje sestra studuje už třetím rokem ________.' (My sister has already been studying for the third year in Prague).
A.do Prahy
B.na Praze
C.v Praze
D.z Prahy
Explanation: Static location within a city or town is expressed by the preposition 'v' (or 've') with the locative case ('v Praze'). The verb 'studuje' describes where the study takes place rather than movement toward or away from Prague.
7Choose the correct verbal aspect to complete the sentence describing a completed single action with a specific result: 'Eva včera večer konečně ________ celý ten dlouhý článek.' (Yesterday evening Eva finally finished writing the entire long article).
A.psala
B.bude psát
C.napsala
D.dopsává
Explanation: The perfective verb 'napsat' (past tense 'napsala') expresses a completed action with a definitive result ('konečně celý článek'). The words 'včera' and 'celý' reinforce that the writing was finished in the past.
8Select the correct form to express a future single completed event: 'Až se vrátím z práce, ________ ti s tím úkolem.' (When I return from work, I will help you with that assignment).
A.budu pomáhat
B.pomáhal jsem
C.pomůžu
D.bych pomohl
Explanation: Perfective verbs form their simple future tense using present-tense personal endings. 'Pomoci/pomoct' is perfective, and 'pomůžu' expresses a single completed future act of assistance.
9Which verb of motion correctly completes the sentence expressing a regular habitual action? 'Můj dědeček každé ráno ________ na procházku do blízkého lesa.' (My grandfather goes for a walk to the nearby forest every morning).
A.chodí
B.jde
C.šel
D.půjde
Explanation: The multidirectional/habitual verb 'chodit' (3rd person singular 'chodí') is used for repeated, habitual, or customary motion on foot signaled by 'každé ráno'. A verb for one trip would conflict with the explicitly repeated routine.
10Choose the correct form of transport and verb: 'Do práce většinou nejezdím autem, ale ________.' (I usually don't travel to work by car, but by metro).
A.jezdím metrem
B.jdu metrem
C.chodím s metrem
D.jedu v metru
Explanation: Vehicular transport uses verbs of driving/riding ('jet / jezdit') rather than walking ('jít / chodit'). Habitual travel is 'jezdit', and the vehicle is expressed in the instrumental case without a preposition ('metrem').

About the CCE Czech Language Certificate Exam Exam

The Czech Language Certificate Exam (CCE — Certifikovaná zkouška z češtiny pro cizince) is developed and administered by the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies of Charles University (Ústav jazykové a odborné přípravy Univerzity Karlovy – ÚJOP UK). The A1–C1 examinations hold the ALTE Q-Mark through July 2031. CCE certificates can provide Czech-language evidence for purposes including residence, citizenship, Czech-medium university admission, and employment, subject to the receiving authority's rules. A1–B1 assess reading, listening, writing, and speaking; B2–C1 add a separate grammar and lexical subtest. From January 2026, speaking is administered individually by video call from the examination centre. Passing requires at least 60% in every applicable subtest and 60% overall. The official assessment is entirely in Czech and includes listening, constructed writing, and live speaking. This 100-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation, and does not replace practice with official audio, writing tasks, or speaking performances.

Assessment

Four subtests at A1–B1: Reading Comprehension (Čtení s porozuměním), Listening Comprehension (Poslech s porozuměním), Writing (Psaní), and Speaking (Ústní část). B2 and C1 add a fifth, separate Grammar and Lexical Test (Gramaticko-lexikální test). From 2026, speaking is conducted individually online via MS Teams from the test centre. A1–B1 normally test in one day; B2–C1 use a written day followed by speaking the next day.

Time Limit

Written subtests total 80–85 minutes at A1, 105–110 minutes at A2, 145–150 minutes at B1, 210–215 minutes at B2, and 260–265 minutes at C1. Speaking lasts approximately 8–10, 12–15, 13–15, 15–17, and 19–20 minutes respectively.

Passing Score

Minimum 60% overall and minimum 60% in every applicable subtest; the separate Grammar/Lexicon subtest applies only at B2 and C1.

Exam Fee

3,200–4,900 CZK (A1: 3,200 CZK; A2: 3,500 CZK; B1: 4,000 CZK; B2: 4,600 CZK; C1: 4,900 CZK) (Ústav jazykové a odborné přípravy Univerzity Karlovy (ÚJOP UK) / Charles University)

CCE Czech Language Certificate Exam Exam Content Outline

30 practice questions

Gramaticko-lexikální kompetence (Grammar & Morphosyntax)

Noun, adjective, and pronoun declension across all 7 Czech cases; grammatical gender and animacy; verbal aspect (dokonavý vs nedokonavý vid); motion verbs and prefixation; prepositional government; and conditional/syntax structures.

25 practice questions

Čtení s porozuměním a analýza textu (Reading Comprehension)

Comprehension of authentic Czech public notices, administrative instructions, informational articles, cultural texts, and expository writings; factual detail retrieval; and contextual inference.

25 practice questions

Lexiko-sémantika a slovotvorba (Lexicon & Word Formation)

Czech vocabulary breadth, word formation through prefixation and suffixation, compound words, contextual synonyms and antonyms, common idioms, collocations, and register distinctions.

20 practice questions

Komunikace, psaní a mluvný projev (Pragmatic Communication & Norms)

Pragmatic conventions in written and spoken Czech discourse, formal salutations and closings, communicative speech acts (requests, opinions, complaints), discourse connectors, and Czech orthography and punctuation.

How to Pass the CCE Czech Language Certificate Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 60% overall and minimum 60% in every applicable subtest; the separate Grammar/Lexicon subtest applies only at B2 and C1.
  • Assessment: Four subtests at A1–B1: Reading Comprehension (Čtení s porozuměním), Listening Comprehension (Poslech s porozuměním), Writing (Psaní), and Speaking (Ústní část). B2 and C1 add a fifth, separate Grammar and Lexical Test (Gramaticko-lexikální test). From 2026, speaking is conducted individually online via MS Teams from the test centre. A1–B1 normally test in one day; B2–C1 use a written day followed by speaking the next day.
  • Time limit: Written subtests total 80–85 minutes at A1, 105–110 minutes at A2, 145–150 minutes at B1, 210–215 minutes at B2, and 260–265 minutes at C1. Speaking lasts approximately 8–10, 12–15, 13–15, 15–17, and 19–20 minutes respectively.
  • Exam fee: 3,200–4,900 CZK (A1: 3,200 CZK; A2: 3,500 CZK; B1: 4,000 CZK; B2: 4,600 CZK; C1: 4,900 CZK)

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CCE Czech Language Certificate Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Czech noun and adjective declension paradigms: focus on hard vs. soft consonant endings, masculine animate vs. inanimate distinctions, and irregular vocative and locative case endings.
2Distinguish verbal aspect rigorously: identify whether an action represents an ongoing process or repeated habit (nedokonavý vid) versus a completed event or single result (dokonavý vid), especially when using prefixation (e.g. psát vs. napsat).
3Pay close attention to prepositional case government: memorize which prepositions require the genitive (bez, do, od, z, u), dative (k, proti, díky), accusative (pro, přes, za), locative (v, na, o, po), or instrumental (s, před, pod, mezi).
4Understand motion verb systems: distinguish unidirectional verbs (jít, jet) from multidirectional/habitual verbs (chodit, jezdit) and their prefixed derivatives (přijít, odejít, dojet, odjet).
5Practice scanning Czech authentic texts for cohesive discourse connectors: learn how markers such as 'protože' (because), 'přestože' (although), 'nicméně' (nevertheless), and 'naopak' (on the contrary) shape logical arguments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Czech Language Certificate Exam (CCE)?

The CCE (Certifikovaná zkouška z češtiny pro cizince) is the official Czech-as-a-foreign-language examination developed and administered by ÚJOP UK (Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies at Charles University). It carries the ALTE Q-Mark and assesses Czech language proficiency according to the CEFR across five levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1).

Which CCE level is required for Czech permanent residency and citizenship?

In the Czech Republic, applicants for permanent residence (trvalý pobyt) generally must demonstrate Czech at CEFR A2, while citizenship applicants generally demonstrate B1. A CCE certificate can serve as evidence where the responsible authority accepts it; candidates should check the current rules for their specific procedure.

What passing score is required on the CCE?

To pass the CCE, candidates must obtain at least 60% in every applicable subtest and at least 60% overall. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking apply at all levels; B2 and C1 also have a separate Grammar/Lexicon subtest.

How much does the CCE cost?

Exam fees in the Czech Republic depend on the CEFR level: Level A1 is 3,200 CZK, Level A2 is 3,500 CZK, Level B1 is 4,000 CZK, Level B2 is 4,600 CZK, and Level C1 is 4,900 CZK.

What changes took effect for the CCE in 2026?

Effective January 1, 2026, the Speaking subtest across levels is conducted individually rather than in pairs, and is delivered online via video call (MS Teams) from the official examination centre.

Why is this practice bank presented with English instructions?

The official CCE is conducted entirely in Czech and includes listening, open-ended writing, and live speaking. This 100-question resource is an English-language MCQ study adaptation: stems, instructions, explanations, and feedback are in English while integral tested passages and language forms remain Czech. It is not an official translation or format simulation and cannot replace practice with the official model audio, writing, and speaking tasks.