TELC German C2 – Practice Test
This practice exam covers the full TELC German C2 examination — all sections, in the exact official format.
Duration
245 min
Total Points
160
Or Practice a Single Section
Duration
245 min
Total Points
160
Full Exam Structure
Leseverstehen (Reading Comprehension)
40 points 80 min
Leseverstehen (Reading Comprehension)
Reading is the first part of the written telc C2 exam. It has three parts with 25 tasks in total and 40 points. You have 80 minutes for it – a separate block.
Hörverstehen (Listening Comprehension)
40 points 60 min
Hörverstehen (Listening Comprehension)
The Listening-and-Writing part is a special feature of the telc C2 exam: instead of separate listening and writing parts, both are combined. You listen to a longer, demanding text – such as a lecture or feature – and then summarize the key information in writing or transfer it into a given frame. You have 60 minutes for it in total.
Schriftlicher Ausdruck (Written Expression)
40 points 90 min
Schriftlicher Ausdruck (Written Expression)
Written Expression is the part of the telc C2 exam where you produce a demanding text yourself. You write a coherent, well-structured and differentiated text on a given topic – usually an essay, a statement or a commentary. You have 90 minutes and can earn 40 points.
Mündlicher Ausdruck (Oral Expression)
40 points 15 min
Mündlicher Ausdruck (Oral Expression)
Oral Expression – the speaking exam – is the last part of the telc C2 exam. Unlike the lower levels, it’s an individual exam: you speak with the examiner, not with a partner. The exam lasts around 15 minutes; beforehand you get preparation time. In total you can earn 40 points.
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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 C2 exam structured?
It has a written and an oral part. In writing you do reading, the combined listening-and-writing part and the written part. In the oral exam you give a presentation and have an in-depth discussion – the oral exam is an individual exam.
How long does the telc German C2 exam take?
The written part takes around 3 hours 50 minutes in total: 80 minutes reading, 60 minutes listening and writing, and 90 minutes for the written part. The oral exam takes about 15 minutes.
How many points do I need to pass the telc German C2 exam?
You pass telc German C2 with 60 % of the total points. There is no fixed minimum per exam part – you can offset weaker parts with stronger ones.
What is special about the telc German C2 exam?
C2 is the highest level and certifies near-native command of the language. There is no separate Sprachbausteine part; instead, listening and writing are combined into one part where you process what you’ve heard in writing. The oral exam is an individual exam.
How can I prepare for the telc German C2 exam?
Practice each exam part separately, do full model tests under real time conditions and get feedback above all for writing and speaking. At Prepliq you do realistic mock exams with instant scoring – writing and speaking are graded automatically against the official criteria.
How much does the telc German C2 exam cost?
Each exam center sets the fee itself – it is not cheap, and anyone who fails pays the full fee again for the next attempt. Ask your telc center directly for 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.
What is the difference between telc C1 and C2?
C2 is the highest level and sits above C1: the texts and tasks demand near-native command, grasping implicit meanings as well as very differentiated, stylistically assured writing and speaking.