--- title: "telc B1 Sprachbausteine: Grammar Exercises & Tips" description: "Sprachbausteine in the telc German B1 exam: both parts explained – grammar (Part 1) and vocabulary with a word bank (Part 2). Format, strategy and exercises." canonical: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/sprachbausteine" url: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/sprachbausteine.md" locale: "en" provider: "TELC" level: "B1" alternates: de: "https://prepliq.com/de/modelltest/telc-deutsch-b1/sprachbausteine.md" en: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/sprachbausteine.md" fr: "https://prepliq.com/fr/examen-blanc/telc-allemand-b1/sprachbausteine.md" it: "https://prepliq.com/it/simulazione-esame/telc-tedesco-b1/sprachbausteine.md" es: "https://prepliq.com/es/modelo-de-examen/telc-aleman-b1/sprachbausteine.md" --- # telc German B1 – Sprachbausteine (Language Elements) > Sprachbausteine in the telc German B1 exam: both parts explained – grammar (Part 1) and vocabulary with a word bank (Part 2). Format, strategy and exercises. ## Key takeaways - The Sprachbausteine have 2 parts with 20 tasks in total and 30 points. - Part 1 tests grammar (multiple choice), Part 2 vocabulary (gap-fill with a word bank). - They share 90 minutes with reading – plan around 30 minutes. The Sprachbausteine are a short but important part of the written telc B1 exam: you fill gaps in two short texts – once with grammar (Part 1), once with vocabulary (Part 2). Together that’s 20 tasks and 30 points. Importantly, the Sprachbausteine share a 90-minute block with reading; plan around 30 minutes for them. Unlike isolated grammar drills, the gaps are always in context – usually an email, a letter or a note. You have to choose the word that fits both grammatically AND in meaning. The focus is on fixed structures: verbs with a preposition (sich freuen auf), connectors (weil, obwohl, deshalb) as well as cases, articles and verb forms. The two parts call for different strategies: in Part 1 you choose the grammatically correct option from three (a/b/c) – read the whole sentence, not just the gap. In Part 2 you match ten gaps to words from a list of 15; five words are left over. Practice the two separately. - Parts: 2 - Tasks: 20 - Points: 30 - Time: 30 min - to pass: ~60 % - Difficulty: moderate (3/5) ## The parts at a glance - [Part 1 – Grammar (MC)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/sprachbausteine/part-1) — Multiple choice · Grammar in context · 10 Tasks · 15 Points. In Part 1 you fill ten grammar gaps in a short text. For each gap you choose one of three options – here’s how to spot the right one. - [Part 2 – Vocabulary (word bank)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/sprachbausteine/part-2) — Gap-fill with a word bank · Vocabulary & connectors · 10 Tasks · 15 Points. In Part 2 you fill ten gaps with words from a list. Important: each word fits only once, five are left over. ## Tips & strategy - **Budget the block:** Sprachbausteine and reading share 90 minutes. Plan around 30 minutes for the Sprachbausteine and keep an eye on the clock. - **Context first, then the gap:** Read the whole sentence – often the ones before and after too. The right word must fit grammatically and in meaning, not just slot into the gap. - **Memorize fixed structures:** Learn the most common verbs with a preposition (sich freuen auf, denken an) and the key connectors (weil, obwohl, deshalb, damit). They come up again and again. - **Part 2: the sure gaps first:** In Part 2, enter the words you’re sure about first. With every word you place, the list shrinks and the remaining gaps get easier. - **Never leave a box blank:** There’s no penalty for wrong answers. Guess rather than leave a gap open. - **Transfer to the answer sheet:** Only the answer sheet is graded. Transfer your answers in good time – the Sprachbausteine are quick, so don’t forget the transfer. ## Important structure words These structure and function words come up especially often: - **Connectors** — weil, obwohl, trotzdem, deshalb, damit, außerdem, wenn, dass - **Verbs with a preposition** — sich freuen auf, sich interessieren für, denken an, warten auf, Angst haben vor - **Prepositions with a case** — mit/bei/nach + dative, für/ohne/durch + accusative, wegen/während + genitive - **Pronouns & articles** — der/die/das in the right case, relative pronouns (der, die, das, dem) ## Common grammar Prepare these grammar areas in particular: - **Verb forms** — perfect, simple past, Konjunktiv II (würde/hätte/wäre) - **Word order** — main vs. subordinate clause (verb at the end after weil/dass) - **Cases** — nominative, accusative, dative – correct after the verb and preposition - **Adjective endings** — der nette Mann, ein netter Mann, mit dem netten Mann ## Free practice exercises - [Deutsche Welle – Learn German](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/overview) — Free grammar and vocabulary exercises at B1 level. - [Nicos Weg B1 (Deutsche Welle)](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/nicos-weg/c-36519718) — Free online course with grammar in context at B1 level. ## 1-week study plan - Day 1 – **Learn the format:** Read this guide and do a first official practice test on the Sprachbausteine – without time pressure, just to understand both parts. - Day 2 – **Part 1 – grammar:** Practice multiple-choice gaps on prepositions, verb forms and connectors. Always read the whole sentence. - Day 3 – **Verbs with a preposition:** Learn the 30 most common verbs with a preposition as a fixed unit (sich freuen auf + accusative). - Day 4 – **Part 2 – the word bank:** Practice gap-fill texts with a word list. Enter the sure words first and rule out the rest. - Day 5 – **Connectors & word order:** Review weil/obwohl/deshalb/damit and the word order in main and subordinate clauses. - Day 6 – **Both parts under time:** Work through both parts in one go in about 25 minutes and transfer your answers to an answer sheet. - Day 7 – **Analyze your mistakes:** Look at every mistake: was it grammar or vocabulary? Review your weaker part specifically. ## Are you ready? - I know the most common verbs with a preposition and their case. - I use weil, obwohl, deshalb and damit with the correct word order. - In Part 1 I can spot the grammatically correct option, even when all sound plausible. - In Part 2 I fill the word bank systematically – the sure gaps first. - I can finish both parts in about 25–30 minutes. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many parts do the telc B1 Sprachbausteine have? Two parts with 20 tasks in total: Part 1 (grammar, multiple choice) and Part 2 (vocabulary, gap-fill with a word bank). ### How many points are there in the Sprachbausteine? 30 points in total – 15 per part. Each correct gap counts; there is no penalty for wrong answers. ### How much time do I have for the Sprachbausteine? Sprachbausteine and reading are done together in one 90-minute block. There is no fixed split; plan about 30 minutes for the Sprachbausteine. ### What is the difference between Part 1 and Part 2? Part 1 tests grammar: you choose one of three options (a/b/c) per gap. Part 2 tests vocabulary: you match ten gaps to words from a list of 15; five words are left over. ### Which grammar do the Sprachbausteine test? Mainly verbs with a preposition, connectors (weil, obwohl, deshalb), prepositions with the right case, verb forms, pronouns and articles – always in the context of a short text. ### What’s the best way to practice the Sprachbausteine? Learn fixed structures (verbs with a preposition, connectors) as a unit and practice gap-fill texts under time. At Prepliq you practice the Sprachbausteine with realistic mock exams and get instant scoring; the interactive word list locks in your vocabulary. ### Can I use a dictionary in the Sprachbausteine? No. No aids such as dictionaries are allowed in the telc German B1 exam. ## Ready for the exam? [Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1?action=start§ionId=Language%20Building%20Blocks) ## Other exam parts - [Leseverstehen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/reading) - [Hörverstehen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/listening) - [Schriftlicher Ausdruck](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/writing) - [Mündlicher Ausdruck](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/speaking) [telc German B1 – Sprachbausteine (Language Elements)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/sprachbausteine)