The findings of this study have implications for the use and development of the TELC Prüfung B1. While the test appears to be a reliable and valid measure of German language proficiency, there are concerns about its practicality and test-taker motivation. To address these concerns, test developers and administrators may need to consider revising the test format, improving test-taker feedback, and providing more opportunities for test-takers to demonstrate their language abilities.
| Section | Time | Tasks | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 90 min | Multiple-choice, matching texts to statements, true/false. Topics include emails, ads, newspaper articles. | | Language Elements | (included above) | Grammar & vocabulary: fill-in-the-blank, sentence completion (e.g., prepositions, conjunctions). | | Listening | approx. 30 min | Short announcements, dialogues, or interviews. Usually heard once (sometimes twice). | | Writing | 30 min | Write a semi-formal letter or email (e.g., complaint, request for information, or apology). About 80-120 words. |
Download free sample tests from the official telc website. Time yourself. The biggest challenge is not language – it's managing the clock.
The candidate's performance is assessed based on the following criteria:
The findings of this study have implications for the use and development of the TELC Prüfung B1. While the test appears to be a reliable and valid measure of German language proficiency, there are concerns about its practicality and test-taker motivation. To address these concerns, test developers and administrators may need to consider revising the test format, improving test-taker feedback, and providing more opportunities for test-takers to demonstrate their language abilities.
| Section | Time | Tasks | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 90 min | Multiple-choice, matching texts to statements, true/false. Topics include emails, ads, newspaper articles. | | Language Elements | (included above) | Grammar & vocabulary: fill-in-the-blank, sentence completion (e.g., prepositions, conjunctions). | | Listening | approx. 30 min | Short announcements, dialogues, or interviews. Usually heard once (sometimes twice). | | Writing | 30 min | Write a semi-formal letter or email (e.g., complaint, request for information, or apology). About 80-120 words. |
Download free sample tests from the official telc website. Time yourself. The biggest challenge is not language – it's managing the clock.
The candidate's performance is assessed based on the following criteria: