PilsonībaNaturalizācija · Latviešu valoda A1–B1

Latvian A1–A2 · B1 · naturalisation · Latvian citizenship

Prepare for the Latvian citizenship exam yourself — for free

One tool for every part of the exam: listening, reading, writing and speaking in Latvian (A1–B1), Latvian history and culture, the basics of the Satversme (Constitution) and the national anthem. The practice follows the published exam structure, timing and pass marks; every word in the letters and vocabulary is explained. Interface and explanations are in English, Russian and Ukrainian; the study material is in Latvian.

Open the trainer →Start with the diagnostic (12 min)

What is inside

Exam simulator

7 parts with timers: listening, reading, writing, speaking, anthem, history and culture, Satversme. 6 independent listening and reading sets, 8 letter topics, 12 speaking situations. Results against the official pass marks.

24 letters, every word analysed

Lemma, case or tense, why this form, the full declension table. Drills: put the word in the right form, find the error, build the sentence, write from the plan, translate from your language into Latvian.

Grammar course

10 modules, 58 lessons from sounds to moods; each lesson has a level A1/A2/B1, each module ends with a test built from real sentences.

Daily lesson

Spaced repetition (SRS), 11 exercise types — choice, gaps, sentence building, dictation, declension, transformation, minimal pairs by ear.

578 frequent words

Two levels (A1–A2, B1–B2), 19 topics, examples with translation, full form tables, “learning / known” marks.

History, culture, Satversme

149 exam questions as flashcards with translation and audio; the anthem line by line with a memorisation trainer.

Skills profile

The six exam skills as percentages, weak cases with rules and focused drills, an entry diagnostic, a competence map A1–B1.

For teachers

A group with an invitation code: students’ readiness table, letters to review by rubric, comments. Progress syncs across devices.

How the exam is structured

The naturalisation test is taken at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP). It has two parts — the state language proficiency test and the test of knowledge of the Satversme, the anthem, and Latvian history and culture. The figures below follow the Cabinet regulations and PMLP information at the time of publication; check the current procedure at pmlp.gov.lv before your exam.

PartTimeContentPass mark
Listening30 min3 tasks, 25 points16 / 25
Reading30 min4 tasks, 25 points16 / 25
Writing30 minwords in form + a 60–80-word letter16 / 25
Speaking15 mininterview, situation, picture16 / 25
Anthem textwritten from memoryno errors in content
History and culture10 questions7 / 10
Satversme basics8 questions5 / 8

A 14-day plan

If the exam is two weeks away: 25–35 minutes a day in the letters (read with analysis → case drill to 100% → “find the error” → write from the plan with the rubric), 10–15 minutes of the daily lesson (SRS + weak cases), one exam part in the simulator every other day, a full exam on days 7 and 14. The profile tells you where to start today.

14 dienu plāns →Kompetences A1–B1

Topic pages

Latvian state language test A1, A2, B1 →Latvian language course A1–B1 →Latvian citizenship and naturalisation exam →

Frequently asked questions

Does the trainer also work for the state Latvian language test (A1, A2, B1)?

Yes. The language part — vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, letters and speaking situations — is organised by levels A1–B1, so it suits both naturalisation and the state language proficiency test run by VIAA: A2 is required for a permanent residence permit and EU long-term resident status, A1–C1 depending on the profession. Both tests grade each skill separately.

What level of Latvian is needed for naturalisation?

The state language test for naturalisation corresponds roughly to B1 in comprehension and A2–B1 in writing and speaking. Each of the four language parts requires at least 16 of 25 points.

How many times can I take the exam?

If a part is failed it can be retaken. After the third failed attempt the naturalisation case is closed, but a new application may be submitted at any time — there is no one-year waiting period in that case (Cabinet Regulation No. 1001, Section 17 of the Citizenship Law).

Is this an official PMLP resource?

No. It is an independent study tool. The task structure and pass marks follow the published requirements, but the texts are study samples, not real exam materials. Registration for the exam is only via pmlp.gov.lv.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Yes, free and without registration. Progress is stored in your browser; optionally you can sync it across devices with your own code — no e-mail or password.

Which languages are the explanations in?

The study material is in Latvian; explanations and translations are in English, Russian and Ukrainian. You can switch the language on any page.

What are “weak cases”?

Every drill records which case you get wrong — genitive, dative, accusative, locative… The profile shows the weakest ones with rules from the case map and offers 15 tasks on that case only.

Can I study on my phone?

Yes — every page is mobile-friendly, flashcards swipe, and there are dark and light themes. You can add the site to your home screen as an app.

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