Hören (Listening)
Work, school, and leisure topics with clear speech
3 parts0 questions
TELC German B1 Practice
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Lesen (Reading)
Factual texts and personal correspondence
5 parts0 questions
Schreiben (Writing)
Personal letters and simple reports
1 part0 questions
Sprechen (Speaking)
Familiar topics and personal opinions
3 parts0 questions
TELC B1 Exam Structure
Receptive Skills
Listening:
3 partsReading:
5 partsProductive Skills
Writing:
1 partsSpeaking:
3 partsOfficial exam context
What the TELC B1 Exam Checks
Zertifikat Deutsch / telc Deutsch B1 tests everyday German for personal and professional communication at CEFR B1.
Exam format and timing
The telc B1 qualification consists of a written examination and an oral examination.
Reading and language elements
90 minutes
Reading has three parts and language elements has two parts, with no break.
Listening
Approx. 30 minutes
Three listening parts in the written examination.
Writing
30 minutes
One writing task in the written examination.
Speaking
Approx. 15 minutes
Three speaking parts, pair examination, with 20 minutes of preparation time.
Best for
Independent everyday German
Useful for personal and professional situations, including receptive and productive tasks.
Residence and citizenship preparation
Relevant when an authority asks for B1 German. Confirm the accepted certificate version before booking.
How to use your practice time
- Receptive skills plus productive writing and speaking responses.
- Personal and professional topic vocabulary.
- Writing feedback for task completion, organization, and language accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the exam!
B1 is commonly requested for independent German skills in naturalization contexts. Check with the authority processing your application.
Reading, language elements, listening, writing, and an oral pair exam with preparation time.
Balance reading/listening accuracy with clear writing, examples in speaking, and everyday personal or work-related topics.
Last reviewed: May 2026. This page is independent exam preparation. For official registration, fees, dates, and accepted certificate rules, check the exam provider and the institution or authority requesting your certificate.