TELC German B1 Hören (Listening) Practice
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About Hören (Listening) section
The TELC B1 Hörverstehen (Listening) module takes 30 minutes and consists of three parts. You will hear various workplace and everyday texts.
Total duration : ⏱️ 30 mins approx
📢 Teil 1: Globalverstehen (Global Understanding)
• Listen to workplace conversations and situations
• Understand the main ideas and context
• Number of Questions in this section: 5
Task type: Richtig/Falsch (True/False)
📻 Teil 2: Detailverstehen (Detailed Understanding)
• Listen to longer workplace dialogues or announcements
• Identify specific details and information
• Number of Questions in this section: 10
Task type: Richtig/Falsch (True/False)
�️ Teil 3: Selektives Verstehen (Selective Understanding)
• Listen to professional conversations or presentations
• Extract specific information selectively
• Number of Questions in this section: 5
Task type: Richtig/Falsch (True/False)
Practice Questions
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FAQ
Answers to popular questions about TELC B1 Hören (Listening) practice
- 01How is the TELC B1 Listening module structured?
- The TELC B1 Hörverstehen (Listening) module takes approximately 30 minutes and consists of three parts with 20 questions total. Teil 1 (Globalverstehen) has 5 true/false questions testing global understanding. Teil 2 (Detailverstehen) has 10 true/false questions focusing on detailed comprehension of a longer conversation or interview. Teil 3 (Selektives Verstehen) has 5 true/false questions testing selective listening for specific information.
- 02What types of audio will I hear in TELC B1?
- You will hear various workplace and everyday texts including short announcements, conversations, interviews, and discussions. The topics are practical and relevant to daily life and work situations at B1 level.
- 03What is the difference between the three parts?
- Teil 1 (Globalverstehen) tests your ability to understand the main idea and overall message. Teil 2 (Detailverstehen) requires you to catch specific details and information from a longer dialogue or interview. Teil 3 (Selektives Verstehen) focuses on listening for particular information like names, numbers, dates, or specific facts.
- 04How can I prepare effectively for TELC B1 Listening?
- Practice with authentic German audio materials like podcasts, radio interviews, and workplace conversations. Focus on identifying main ideas first, then practice catching specific details. Train yourself to recognize whether statements match what was said in the audio (richtig) or not (falsch). Remember that all questions are in true/false format, so practice this question type specifically.