TestDaF preparation — reach TDN 4/5 for your study place
Two TestDaF variants exist; our material follows the paper-based exam. It is scored in TDN levels (3–5) across Reading, Listening, Written and Oral Expression — most programmes require TDN 4. Our 8-week plan builds the academic core that carries every part: dense reading, lecture-style listening, the structured written task, and free oral production.
For international applicants who need the TestDaF for university admission — often under time pressure and without a suitable course.
Transparency note
Transparency: our content is original and built in the TestDaF format — mock tests with an estimated TDN band, Written Expression (describe a graph + argue), and seven Oral Expression tasks with AI feedback. These are not official exam materials, and the listening parts use transcripts rather than real audio for now. The official model set is free at testdaf.de.
What TestDaF tests
Every part of the exam — and exactly how we prepare you for it.
Reading
Three academic texts of rising density: separating main points from detail, spotting implicit stances, and reading purposefully under time pressure.
Listening
Lecture-style listening in three parts: following a conversation and talks, taking notes, and catching reported speech and the actual argument.
Written Expression
Describe a graph, then argue: put data into precise language, structure it, weigh sides and defend a position with formal connectors — within the exam time.
Oral Expression
Seven computer-based tasks, from informing to weighing and justifying. We drill the phrases and fast structuring that TDN 4/5 rewards.
TestDaF (papierbasiert) — the verified format
Read from the official practice test, not second-hand.
Leseverstehen
60 Min (inkl. 10 Min Übertragung)
| Part | What it tests | Items | Times played |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teil 1 | Kurztexte — Zuordnung | 10 | — |
| Teil 2 | journalistischer Text — Multiple Choice | 10 | — |
| Teil 3 | Text aus einer Fachzeitschrift — ja / nein / Text sagt nichts dazu | 10 | — |
Hörverstehen
40 Min (inkl. 10 Min Übertragung)
| Part | What it tests | Items | Times played |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teil 1 | Dialog — Kurzantworten | 8 | 1× — once only |
| Teil 2 | Interview — richtig / falsch | 10 | 1× — once only |
| Teil 3 | Vortrag / Interview mit einer Fachperson — Kurzantworten | 7 | 2× |
Schriftlicher Ausdruck
60 Min
| Part | What it tests | Items | Times played |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | ein strukturierter Text: Grafikbeschreibung + Argumentation | — | — |
Mündlicher Ausdruck
35 Min
| Part | What it tests | Items | Times played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aufgaben | hochschultypische Situationen, am Computer aufgenommen | — | — |
Passing
Kein Bestehen/Nichtbestehen: jede Fertigkeit wird in TestDaF-Niveaustufen (TDN 3–5) ausgewiesen.
Compensation between parts
Die vier Fertigkeiten werden getrennt ausgewiesen; Hochschulen setzen meist TDN 4 in allen vieren voraus.
Source: TestDaF-Institut / g.a.s.t. — Aufbau des papierbasierten TestDaF + Modelltest 01 · read on 2026-09-20
Why this is faster
- An 8-week dated plan at three speeds, finishing before your exam date.
- Over 320 interactive exercises plus an academic grammar and vocabulary bank — the core behind all four parts.
- Every task maps to an academic skill and the typical C1 trap.
- Mock tests in the TestDaF format with an estimated TDN band for reading and listening.
Understand the exam first
Free guides to the format — no signup, no payment.
Frequently asked questions
Which TDN level do I need?+
Most programmes require TDN 4 in all four parts; some restricted subjects want TDN 5. The plan targets a solid, even level across every skill — exactly what the TDN scoring rewards.
Are these official TestDaF simulations?+
No — all content is original and written in the TestDaF format: reading and listening mocks with an estimated TDN band, Written Expression (describe a graph + take a stance), and seven Oral Expression tasks, each with AI feedback. Listening uses transcripts for now. The official model set is free at testdaf.de, which we link as extra material.
TestDaF, DSH or telc C1 Hochschule — which fits?+
All three are recognised proof for university admission. The TestDaF is standardised and available at test centres worldwide. Our competency core prepares you for all three — you pick the exam-specific strategy layer at the start.
What does it cost?+
A one-time €69, VAT included — no subscription. The first week is free, with a 14-day money-back guarantee after purchase.
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