TELC German B1 – Practice Test
This practice exam covers the full TELC German B1 examination — all sections, in the exact official format.
Duration
165 min
Total Points
300
Or Practice a Single Section
Duration
165 min
Total Points
300
Full Exam Structure
Leseverstehen (Reading Comprehension)
75 points 70 min
Leseverstehen (Reading Comprehension)
Reading is the first part of the written telc B1 exam and the highest-scoring one: you can earn 75 points here – more than in any other single part. It has three parts with 20 tasks in total. Together with the Sprachbausteine (language elements) you have 90 minutes; plan around 60 of those for reading.
Sprachbausteine (Language Elements)
30 points 20 min
Sprachbausteine (Language Elements)
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.
Hörverstehen (Listening Comprehension)
75 points 30 min
Hörverstehen (Listening Comprehension)
Listening is the third part of the written telc B1 exam. You hear different texts – news, conversations, announcements – and decide for each statement whether it is true or false. In total that’s 20 tasks and 75 points in three parts. You have around 30 minutes for the whole listening section.
Schriftlicher Ausdruck (Written Expression)
45 points 30 min
Schriftlicher Ausdruck (Written Expression)
Written expression is the part of the telc B1 exam where you produce text yourself: a letter or email of about 150 words. You have 30 minutes and can earn 45 points. You get a short situation and four guide points (Leitpunkte) that you must all address.
Mündlicher Ausdruck (Oral Expression)
75 points 15 min
Mündlicher Ausdruck (Oral Expression)
Oral expression – the mündliche Prüfung – is the last part of the telc B1 exam. You speak in three parts, usually in a pair with another candidate. The exam lasts about 15 minutes; beforehand you have 20 minutes of preparation. You can earn 75 points in total.
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What to expect:
- Exact exam conditions and timing
- Real-time score calculation
- Detailed feedback after completion
- Progress tracking across attempts
Frequently asked questions
How is the telc German B1 exam structured?
It has a written and an oral part. In the written part you do reading, Sprachbausteine, listening and a letter (written expression); in the oral part you speak in three short tasks, usually in pairs with a partner.
How long does the telc German B1 exam take?
The written part takes around 2.5 hours in total: 90 minutes for reading and Sprachbausteine together, plus listening and the letter. The oral exam takes about 15 minutes, with a short preparation time beforehand.
How many points do I need to pass the telc German B1 exam?
You pass telc German B1 with 60 % of the total points. There is no fixed minimum per part – you can offset weak parts with strong ones.
How can I prepare for the telc German B1 exam?
Practice each exam part separately, do full mock exams under real time conditions, and get feedback above all on the letter and speaking. At Prepliq you take realistic mock exams with instant scoring – writing and speaking are graded automatically against the official criteria.
How much does the telc German B1 exam cost?
Each exam center sets the fee itself – it isn’t cheap, and anyone who fails pays the full fee again at the next attempt. Ask your telc center directly about the current price and the next dates. A realistic Prepliq mock costs only a fraction of the exam fee and prepares you to pass first time – saving you the expensive retake.
Is there a free practice test for telc B1?
Yes. telc provides a complete official practice test free as a PDF – including the answer key for the multiple-choice parts. You can view and download it directly to get familiar with the exam format.