German B1 exam preparation — pass telc, DTZ or Goethe B1
Most people don't fail the German — they fail the exam: wrong strategy, wrong pace, no plan. We flip that. Enter your exam date and pace and get a dated daily plan that drills only what the B1 exam actually tests — whether you sit telc B1, the DTZ or Goethe B1.
For anyone who needs German B1 for residence, citizenship or work — and wants to pass the exam, not spend months on general German.
What German B1 tests
Every part of the exam — and exactly how we prepare you for it.
Reading
Three reading styles the exam rewards: matching headings, answering detail questions, and quickly scanning ads — reading for the decisive clue instead of every word.
Language elements
The most reliable points in the exam. We drill the exact grammar and fixed phrases tested in the gap-fill: prepositions, connectors and verb forms.
Listening
Training for audio that plays once: read the questions first, listen for paraphrases, and catch numbers and negations with confidence.
Writing & speaking
The semi-formal letter by template, with ready-made phrases — plus the paired oral, which you rehearse live with the AI Speaking Partner and a feedback report.
telc Deutsch B1 — the verified format
Read from the official practice test, not second-hand.
Leseverstehen
90 Min gemeinsam mit den Sprachbausteinen · 75 Punkte
| Part | What it tests | Items | Times played |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teil 1 | Globalverstehen — Überschriften zuordnen | 5 | — |
| Teil 2 | Detailverstehen — Multiple Choice | 5 | — |
| Teil 3 | Selektives Verstehen — Anzeigen zuordnen | 10 | — |
Sprachbausteine
im 90-Minuten-Block enthalten · 30 Punkte
| Part | What it tests | Items | Times played |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teil 1 | Grammatik im Kontext | 10 | — |
| Teil 2 | Lexik aus einem Wortkasten | 10 | — |
Hörverstehen
ca. 30 Min · 75 Punkte
| Part | What it tests | Items | Times played |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teil 1 | Globalverstehen | 5 | 1× — once only |
| Teil 2 | Detailverstehen — das lange Gespräch | 10 | 2× |
| Teil 3 | Selektives Verstehen | 5 | 2× |
Schriftlicher Ausdruck
30 Min · 45 Punkte
| Part | What it tests | Items | Times played |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | halbformelle E-Mail mit 4 Leitpunkten | — | — |
Mündliche Prüfung
ca. 15 Min (+ 20 Min Vorbereitung) · 75 Punkte
| Part | What it tests | Items | Times played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Teile | Paarprüfung | — | — |
Passing
Schriftliche Prüfung 225 Punkte, Mündliche 75 — zusammen 300. Bestanden ist, wer in BEIDEN Teilen jeweils 60 % erreicht: 135 Punkte schriftlich und 45 Punkte mündlich.
Compensation between parts
Innerhalb der schriftlichen Prüfung gleichen sich die Subtests aus. Schriftlich und mündlich gleichen sich NICHT aus — beide müssen für sich bestanden werden.
Source: telc B1 Übungstest 1 — Zertifikat Deutsch (telc GmbH) · read on 2026-09-11
Why this is faster
- Enter your exam date → a daily plan at three speeds (intensive, standard, relaxed).
- Every lesson maps to a real exam part and its most common mistake — no filler.
- Interactive exercises with instant marking instead of passive reading.
- Full mock tests in the real format so nothing surprises you on the day.
Understand the exam first
Free guides to the format — no signup, no payment.
Frequently asked questions
Which B1 exam does this prepare me for?+
All the common ones: telc Deutsch B1, the DTZ (Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer) and Goethe B1. The tested skills are nearly identical — you pick your exam at the start and the strategy tips adapt to it.
Is B1 the level I need for German citizenship?+
Yes — B1 is the language level generally required for citizenship, and telc B1, the DTZ and Goethe B1 are all accepted. (The separate 'Leben in Deutschland' civics test is a different exam.)
The course is in German — is that a problem?+
No. A B1 exam course is meant to immerse you in German, and the tasks, tips and feedback are all mapped to the exam. If you're aiming for B1, you're ready to work in German.
What does it cost?+
A one-time €29, VAT included — no subscription. The first week and a mock test are free, and there's a 14-day money-back guarantee after purchase.
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