Lesen (Reading)
Practice short university-life texts, journalistic texts, and academic-language reading passages.
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TestDaF Practice
Select a section to prepare for the academic German exam used for university admission.
Printed task booklets for reading, listening, and writing, with speaking responses recorded on a computer.
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Paper-based TestDaF section practice is now available
Hören (Listening)
Train listening comprehension with dialogues, interviews, lectures, main ideas, and important details.
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Schreiben (Writing)
Practice one clearly structured handwritten academic text using diagram description and argumentation.
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Sprechen (Speaking)
Prepare recorded speaking responses for common university situations, advice, opinions, and discussion.
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Paper-Based TestDaF Structure (B2-C1)
Exam Parts - about 3h 15min
Leseverstehen:
3 texts, 30 items, 60 minHörverstehen:
3 audio texts, 25 items, 40 minSchriftlicher Ausdruck:
1 task, 60 minMündlicher Ausdruck:
7 tasks, 35 minPaper-based TestDaF is always built in the same order: reading, listening, writing, then speaking.
Results and Certificate
No overall score:
4 separate resultsSkill areas:
Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, SprechenCertificate:
valid indefinitelyTestDaF Levels
TDN 5:strong C1-level performance
TDN 4:common university requirement
TDN 3:B2-level performance
Frequently Asked Questions
Both versions test reading, listening, writing, and speaking for academic German. The digital version uses more task types in reading and listening, has two writing tasks, and is completed on a computer. The paper-based version uses printed task booklets and has one writing task, while speaking is still recorded on a computer.
The TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache) is a standardized German language exam for people who want to study at a German university. It focuses on academic and university-life communication in reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
The exam has four separately assessed parts: Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, and Sprechen. The official pure exam time is about 3 hours and 15 minutes, with breaks between exam parts. Exact task and item counts depend on whether you take the digital or paper-based version.
Each exam part receives its own TestDaF level: TDN 3, TDN 4, or TDN 5. There is no single overall score, so universities can set requirements for each individual skill.
Many German universities ask for TDN 4 in all four parts, but requirements vary by university and study program. Always check the admission rules for your specific program.
The official TestDaF certificate is valid indefinitely. Some universities may still ask for a recent language certificate, so it is worth checking directly with the institution.