TELC German B2 Hören (Listening) Practice
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About Hören (Listening) section
The TELC B2 Hörverstehen (Listening) module takes about 20 minutes. It consists of three parts with true/false questions.
Total duration : ⏱️ 20 mins approx
📢 Teil 1: Globalverstehen (Global Understanding)
• Listen to a news report or detailed information
• Decide if statements match the report
• Audio is played once 🔄
• Number of Questions in this section: 5
✅ True/False (Richtig/Falsch)
📻 Teil 2: Detailverstehen (Detailed Understanding)
• Listen to a radio interview or conversation
• Understand specific details and opinions
• Audio is played once 🔄
• Number of Questions in this section: 10
✅ True/False (Richtig/Falsch)
🎙️ Teil 3: Informationen verstehen (Understanding Information)
• Listen to short presentation or announcement
• Decide if statements are true or false
• Audio is played once 🔄
• Number of Questions in this section: 5
✅ True/False (Richtig/Falsch)
Practice Questions
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FAQ
Answers to popular questions about TELC B2 Hören (Listening) practice
- 01How is the TELC B2 Listening module structured?
- The TELC B2 Hörverstehen (Listening) module takes approximately 20 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. Teil 3 (Informationen verstehen) has 5 true/false questions testing understanding of specific information.
- 02What types of audio will I hear in TELC B2?
- You will hear various audio types including news reports, radio interviews, conversations, presentations, and announcements. The topics cover everyday situations, current affairs, and general interest subjects at B2 level. The audio is played once for most parts, so careful listening is essential.
- 03What is the difference between the three parts?
- Teil 1 (Globalverstehen) tests your ability to understand the main idea and overall message of a longer text. Teil 2 (Detailverstehen) requires you to catch specific details, opinions, and arguments from a radio interview or conversation. Teil 3 (Informationen verstehen) focuses on understanding specific information from a presentation or announcement.
- 04How can I prepare effectively for TELC B2 Listening?
- Practice with authentic German audio materials like podcasts, radio interviews, news reports, and documentaries. Focus on understanding both main ideas and specific details. Train yourself to recognize whether statements match what was said (richtig) or contradict it (falsch). Since audio is typically played only once, practice concentrated listening without replaying.