telc German B1 Practice Test – free PDF with answers
The complete official practice test to view and download – including the answer key and everything you need for your preparation.
As of 2026
Official practice test
Übungstest 1 – Zertifikat Deutsch B1
40 Pages · Publisher: telc gGmbH
What's inside the PDF
The official telc practice test contains a full exam in the real format: reading and Sprachbausteine, listening and the written part (a letter). It also includes the speaking task, an answer sheet and the answer key for the multiple-choice parts. So you see exactly what the tasks look like and how many points each part is worth.
Use the test under real conditions: print the answer sheet, set the clock and work through the written parts in one go. Only then check with the answer key. There is no model answer for the letter and the speaking part – here a teacher, a language partner or our mock exam with automatic feedback can help you.
A single practice test shows you the format but is no substitute for training. To pass with confidence, practice every exam part several times and get feedback – especially on the letter and speaking, which the PDF answer key doesn’t cover.
Frequently asked questions
Is the telc B1 practice test free?
Yes. telc provides at least one complete practice test free to download – no sign-up and no account needed.
Are the answers included in the PDF?
For the multiple-choice parts (reading, Sprachbausteine, listening) yes – the answer key is at the end of the PDF. There is no model answer for the letter and the speaking part, because an examiner grades them.
How many free practice tests are there?
telc usually publishes one free official practice test per level. You’ll find further mock exams in the telc shop – or as an interactive exam with instant feedback at Prepliq.
Is the practice test enough to prepare?
A single practice test shows you the format and your current level, but is no substitute for training. To pass with confidence, practice every part several times and get feedback – especially on the letter and speaking, which the PDF answer key doesn’t cover. That’s exactly what Prepliq’s realistic mock exams with automatic grading are for.
How do I best prepare with the PDF?
Do the practice test once in full under time pressure, mark it with the answer key, then practice the parts where you lost points. For writing and speaking you also need real feedback – for example through a realistic Prepliq mock that grades the letter and speaking automatically against the official criteria.