telc Exams

Learners at language level A1

• can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences that aim to satisfy specific needs.
• can introduce themselves and others and ask other people questions about themselves and answer such questions themselves.
• can communicate in a simple way if the conversation partners speak slowly and clearly and are willing to help.

Written part (no break):
Listening - approx. 20 minutes
Reading and writing - 45 minutes

Oral part:
Speaking - approx. 15 minutes (without preparation time)

Do you need proof of "basic knowledge of German" because you want to apply for a visa as part of the spouse's immigration process? The German embassies recognize the telc German A1 certificate for immigrants.

(see telc practice test)

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Learners at language level A2

• can understand frequently used expressions.
• can communicate in simple, routine situations that require a simple and direct exchange of information about familiar and common things.
• can describe their origins and education as well as things related to immediate needs.

Written part (no break):
Listening - approx. 20 minutes
Reading and writing - 50 minutes

Oral part:
Speaking - approx. 15 minutes (excluding preparation time)

(see telc practice test)

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The telc A2-B1 exam is for

• German learners who live in Germany or are planning to move to Germany (self-payers)
• People who need a recognized certificate for their visa or who need to prove their language skills for residence, naturalization and professional recognition in Germany (self-payers)

The A2-B1 exam is scaled, which means that it assesses language skills on two levels. Therefore, there are tasks at level A2 and level B1 in all parts. Participants receive a certificate for either the lower or the higher GER level.

Written part (no break):
Reading comprehension - 45 minutes
Grammar/reading and writing - 35 minutes
Listening and writing - 35 minutes
Writing - 10 minutes

Oral part:
Speaking - approx. 15 minutes (without preparation time)

(see telc practice test)

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Learners at language level B1

• can communicate in a simple and coherent way in everyday life and at work, when travelling and in their own area of ​​interest, both verbally and in writing.
• can take part in conversations about family, hobbies, work and current events, talk about experiences, describe goals and justify opinions.
• can use grammar and language correctly in general and understand simple texts on familiar topics or write simple, coherent texts.

Written part (no break):
Reading/Grammar - 90 minutes
Listening - approx. 30 minutes
Writing - 30 minutes

Oral part:
Speaking - approx. 15 minutes (20 minutes preparation time)

(see telc practice test)

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Learners at language level B2

• can communicate so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is possible without much effort on either side.
• can understand the main content of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.
• can express themselves clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, explain a point of view on a current issue and state the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Written part (no break):
Reading/Grammar - 90 minutes
Listening - approx. 20 minutes
Writing - 30 minutes

Oral part:
Speaking - approx. 15 minutes (20 minutes preparation time)

(see telc practice test)

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telc German B1-B2 Nursing is a specialist language test for nursing staff in geriatric and nursing care. The test is open to everyone, but is aimed at people who have a recognized qualification in a nursing profession and who must demonstrate B1 or B2 knowledge of the German language in order to practice this profession.

Learners at B1 level can

• communicate simply and coherently in everyday life, at work and when travelling.
• write or speak about a range of topics in their own area of ​​interest.
• participate in conversations about family, hobbies, work and current events, report on experiences, describe goals and justify opinions.
• use grammar and language correctly. You can understand and write simple, connected texts on familiar topics.

Learners at B2 level can

• communicate easily with others in a relatively fluent and spontaneous manner.
• participate actively in discussions and interact with native speakers without effort on either side.
• understand and write clear, detailed texts on both concrete and abstract topics. You can explain a point of view on current issues, giving advantages and disadvantages of different options.

Written part (no break):
Listening - 25 minutes
Reading/Grammar - 60 minutes
Writing - 30 minutes

Oral part:
Speaking - approx. 16 minutes (20 minutes preparation time)

(see telc practice test)

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telc German B1-B2 Beruf tests job-related German language skills at the level of independent language use.

The exam is scaled, which means that it assesses language skills at two levels. Therefore, all parts contain tasks at level B1 and level B2. Participants receive a certificate for either the lower or the higher CEFR level.

Learners at level B1 can

• communicate easily and coherently in everyday life, at work and when travelling.
• write or speak about a range of topics in their own area of ​​interest.
• participate in conversations about family, hobbies, work and current events, report on experiences, describe goals and justify opinions.
• use grammar and language correctly. You can understand and write simple, connected texts on familiar topics.

Learners at B2 level can

• communicate easily with others in a relatively fluent and spontaneous manner.
• participate actively in discussions and interact with native speakers without effort on either side.
• understand and write clear, detailed texts on both concrete and abstract topics. You can explain a point of view on current issues, giving advantages and disadvantages of different options.

Written part (no break):
Listening - 25 minutes
Reading/Grammar - 60 minutes
Writing - 45 minutes

Oral part:
Speaking - approx. 16 minutes (20 minutes preparation time)

(see telc practice test)

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telc Deutsch C1 tests general German language skills at a very advanced level. The test is aimed at adults who need German in social and professional life or at university.

• Learners at language level C1 can express themselves spontaneously and fluently.
• They are familiar with colloquial expressions and can vary their language style as desired.
• They maintain a high level of grammatical correctness.

Written part (20 minute break):
Reading/Grammar - 90 minutes
Listening - approx. 40 minutes
Writing - 70 minutes

Oral part:
Speaking - approx. 16 minutes (20 minutes preparation time)

(see telc practice test)

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telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule tests university-related German language skills at a very advanced level. The test is aimed at adults who want to study at a German-speaking university, who are already studying or working in an academic profession and want to prove their German language skills.

• Learners at language level C1 can express themselves spontaneously and fluently.
• They are familiar with colloquial expressions and can vary their language style as desired.
• They maintain a high level of grammatical correctness.

Written part (20 minute break):
Reading/Grammar - 90 minutes
Listening - 40 minutes
Writing - 70 minutes

Oral part:
Speaking - approx. 16 minutes (20 minutes preparation time)

(see telc practice test)

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