telc Deutsch Exam Preparation
telc Exam Prep
Practical, real-life German for work and life in Germany
160
Mock Exams
1200+
Practice Items
165 min
B1 Exam Duration
12 months
Teilprüfung Retake
telc (The European Language Certificates) is developed by the German Adult Education Association (DVV) and accepted by the BAMF, German employers, and universities. telc exams focus on practical, real-world German — ideal for immigration, Ausbildung, and workplace communication.
Exam Sections
Every part of the telc exam, practiced end to end
Hören (Listening)
Understand everyday conversations, announcements, and workplace dialogues.
- Teil 1–3: Multiple choice, matching, short answers
- 30–40 minutes
Lesen (Reading)
Read and understand job ads, notices, correspondence, and everyday texts.
- Teil 1–3: Matching headlines, fill gaps, multiple choice
- 30–40 minutes
Schreiben (Writing)
Write realistic messages, replies, forum posts, and compositions.
- Teil 1–3: Message, forum post, formal letter
- 45–60 minutes
Sprechen (Speaking)
Partner interview, presentation, and discussion with examiner.
- Teil 1–3: Self-introduction, presentation, discussion
- 15–20 minutes, pair exam
What you get
Built for serious telc candidates
- telc-style mock exams matching the official sub-test structure and timing
- AI-powered feedback for Schreiben with grammar corrections and Redemittel tips
- Sprechen practice with pronunciation scoring and fluency tracking
- Vocabulary and grammar aligned to telc level descriptors
- Readiness tracking against official telc pass marks (60% per module)
- Teilprüfung option: retake failed modules within 12 months
Common questions
Does BAMF accept telc for citizenship?
Yes. telc Deutsch B1 is accepted by BAMF for naturalisation and integration course certificates. telc B2 is also accepted for many immigration purposes.
What is a Teilprüfung?
If you fail one module (Hören, Lesen, Schreiben, or Sprechen) in a telc exam, you can retake just that module within 12 months without redoing the entire exam.
What's the difference between telc and Goethe B1?
telc B1 is more practical and work-life focused with shorter sub-tests. Goethe B1 has longer reading and listening sections. Both are accepted for the same immigration purposes.
How is the speaking exam structured?
The telc speaking exam is a pair exam (2 candidates + 1–2 examiners). You have 20 minutes preparation time, then complete 3 parts: self-introduction, presentation, and discussion.
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