German B1 exam practice: official resources and next steps
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Goethe A1 German exam: resources and starter practice
Use the official Goethe A1 preparation page for the correct exam and audience. Keep its tasks, recordings and solutions together.
Read and practiseGoethe A2 German exam: resources and changing plans
Choose the official A2 materials and their matching audio and answer files. Use a first attempt to find gaps, then practise one weakness separately.
Read and practiseGoethe B1 German exam: resources and giving reasons
Use the official B1 resource collection to identify the current task formats.
Read and practisetelc A1 German exam: resources and beginner requests
Locate Start Deutsch 1 / telc Deutsch A1 on the official provider's site and check that the audience and level match your goal. Use the corresponding practice files as a set.
Read and practisetelc A2 German exam: resources and everyday enquiries
Find Start Deutsch 2 / telc Deutsch A2 in the official exam catalogue. Check the matching sample and its instructions.
Read and practisetelc B1 German exam: resources and planning together
Choose Zertifikat Deutsch / telc Deutsch B1 from the official catalogue and follow that exam's current instructions.
Read and practiseDTZ German exam: resources and everyday communication
Use the current g.a.s.t. information and linked official practice to orient yourself to the Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer, covering A2 and B1.
Read and practisePractise a German speaking task with a partner
Give each partner a different constraint, then agree a plan that works for both. Ask, respond, offer alternatives and summarize the decision.
Read and practiseGerman exam listening: find details and corrections
Read what information the question needs before listening. Notice corrections, contrasts and negatives rather than selecting the first familiar word.
Read and practiseFind textual evidence for German reading answers
Read the question, find the relevant passage and check its restrictions. Words such as nur, außer and nicht can change a notice's meaning.
Read and practiseCheck German writing against the actual task
Mark the required content points and choose the appropriate register before writing. After drafting, check that each point is answered clearly, then inspect verb position and forms.
Read and practiseManage time in German exams with a timed practice run
Practise managing time in German exams. Set aside a checking period, time one task and identify where you can improve your next attempt.
Read and practiseOrient yourself to TestDaF and academic German
TestDaF concerns advanced, study-related German around B2–C1. Choose the official preparation page for the digital or paper format you intend to take.
Read and practiseExtend B1 German toward more developed B2 responses
Keep a clear main point, then add an example, a limitation or a counterargument. Summarize longer material in your own words and respond to what another speaker actually says.
Read and practiseA1 reading drill: opening days and exceptions
Practise a1 reading drill: opening days and exceptions with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 reading drill: the changed meeting point
Practise a1 reading drill: the changed meeting point with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 reading drill: course price and materials
Practise a1 reading drill: course price and materials with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 reading drill: match details to form fields
Practise a1 reading drill: match details to form fields with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 reading drill: collection time and deadline
Practise a1 reading drill: collection time and deadline with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 reading drill: match an advertisement to constraints
Practise a2 reading drill: match an advertisement to constraints with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 reading drill: cancellation and replacement
Practise a2 reading drill: cancellation and replacement with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 reading drill: a notice for residents
Practise a2 reading drill: a notice for residents with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 reading drill: school message and reply
Practise a2 reading drill: school message and reply with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 reading drill: what to bring to an appointment
Practise a2 reading drill: what to bring to an appointment with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 reading drill: position and supporting reason
Practise b1 reading drill: position and supporting reason with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 reading drill: a condition and its exception
Practise b1 reading drill: a condition and its exception with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 reading drill: confirmed fact or estimate
Practise b1 reading drill: confirmed fact or estimate with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 reading drill: compare two viewpoints
Practise b1 reading drill: compare two viewpoints with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 reading drill: reconstruct a complaint timeline
Practise b1 reading drill: reconstruct a complaint timeline with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 reading drill: report and personal interpretation
Practise b1 reading drill: report and personal interpretation with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 reading drill: an offer with an exclusion
Practise b1 reading drill: an offer with an exclusion with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseCare-language reading drill: facts in a handover note
Practise care-language reading drill: facts in a handover note with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseCare-language reading drill: who supplied the information
Practise care-language reading drill: who supplied the information with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 reading drill: a summary without added claims
Practise b1 reading drill: a summary without added claims with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 writing drill: include the invitation details
Practise a1 writing drill: include the invitation details with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 writing drill: explain a short absence
Practise a1 writing drill: explain a short absence with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 writing drill: send an arrival update
Practise a1 writing drill: send an arrival update with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 writing drill: describe a lost object
Practise a1 writing drill: describe a lost object with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 writing drill: ask for two pieces of information
Practise a1 writing drill: ask for two pieces of information with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 writing drill: apology and alternative plan
Practise a2 writing drill: apology and alternative plan with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 writing drill: decline an invitation warmly
Practise a2 writing drill: decline an invitation warmly with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 writing drill: request a booking change
Practise a2 writing drill: request a booking change with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 writing drill: ask a neighbour for help
Practise a2 writing drill: ask a neighbour for help with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 writing drill: ask about a school outing
Practise a2 writing drill: ask about a school outing with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 writing drill: complaint with concrete evidence
Practise b1 writing drill: complaint with concrete evidence with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 writing drill: opinion with a counterargument
Practise b1 writing drill: opinion with a counterargument with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 writing drill: explain a missed deadline
Practise b1 writing drill: explain a missed deadline with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 writing drill: a proposal with practical reasons
Practise b1 writing drill: a proposal with practical reasons with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 writing drill: keep a formal register consistent
Practise b1 writing drill: keep a formal register consistent with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 writing drill: cover four message points
Practise b1 writing drill: cover four message points with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 writing drill: summarise an agreement and next step
Practise b1 writing drill: summarise an agreement and next step with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 writing drill: revise links between sentences
Practise b1 writing drill: revise links between sentences with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseCare-language writing drill: record a reported wish
Practise care-language writing drill: record a reported wish with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseCare-language writing drill: a sourced biography note
Practise care-language writing drill: a sourced biography note with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 speaking drill: a short personal profile
Practise a1 speaking drill: a short personal profile with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 speaking drill: spell and confirm a name
Practise a1 speaking drill: spell and confirm a name with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 speaking drill: turn a topic into a question
Practise a1 speaking drill: turn a topic into a question with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 speaking drill: request an object politely
Practise a1 speaking drill: request an object politely with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 speaking drill: clarify an ambiguous time
Practise a1 speaking drill: clarify an ambiguous time with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 speaking drill: observation and cautious guess
Practise a2 speaking drill: observation and cautious guess with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 speaking drill: a habit and its reason
Practise a2 speaking drill: a habit and its reason with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 speaking drill: offer and counteroffer
Practise a2 speaking drill: offer and counteroffer with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 speaking drill: narrate a short experience
Practise a2 speaking drill: narrate a short experience with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 speaking drill: repair a misunderstanding
Practise a2 speaking drill: repair a misunderstanding with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 speaking drill: plan around two constraints
Practise b1 speaking drill: plan around two constraints with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 speaking drill: divide tasks and confirm ownership
Practise b1 speaking drill: divide tasks and confirm ownership with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 speaking drill: disagree with a reason
Practise b1 speaking drill: disagree with a reason with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 speaking drill: structure a short contribution
Practise b1 speaking drill: structure a short contribution with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 speaking drill: ask a relevant follow-up
Practise b1 speaking drill: ask a relevant follow-up with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 speaking drill: rank options with reasons
Practise b1 speaking drill: rank options with reasons with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 speaking drill: correct yourself and continue
Practise b1 speaking drill: correct yourself and continue with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 speaking drill: report a partner's view fairly
Practise b1 speaking drill: report a partner's view fairly with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseCare-language speaking drill: clarify a person's wish
Practise care-language speaking drill: clarify a person's wish with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseCare-language speaking drill: ask about missing information
Practise care-language speaking drill: ask about missing information with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 listening drill: a corrected platform number
Practise a1 listening drill: a corrected platform number with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 listening drill: a telephone number in groups
Practise a1 listening drill: a telephone number in groups with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 listening drill: quantity and revised order
Practise a1 listening drill: quantity and revised order with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 listening drill: why someone called
Practise a1 listening drill: why someone called with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA1 listening drill: floor and room
Practise a1 listening drill: floor and room with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 listening drill: a plan that depends on weather
Practise a2 listening drill: a plan that depends on weather with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 listening drill: distinguish two prices
Practise a2 listening drill: distinguish two prices with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 listening drill: who will do which task
Practise a2 listening drill: who will do which task with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 listening drill: a date corrected in a message
Practise a2 listening drill: a date corrected in a message with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseA2 listening drill: reason and resulting change
Practise a2 listening drill: reason and resulting change with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 listening drill: separate fact and opinion
Practise b1 listening drill: separate fact and opinion with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 listening drill: a speaker's qualified position
Practise b1 listening drill: a speaker's qualified position with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 listening drill: a travel problem and next action
Practise b1 listening drill: a travel problem and next action with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 listening drill: compare two spoken proposals
Practise b1 listening drill: compare two spoken proposals with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 listening drill: the scope of an exception
Practise b1 listening drill: the scope of an exception with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 listening drill: take notes on priorities
Practise b1 listening drill: take notes on priorities with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 listening drill: avoid an unsupported inference
Practise b1 listening drill: avoid an unsupported inference with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseB1 listening drill: actions in the right order
Practise b1 listening drill: actions in the right order with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseCare-language listening drill: a reported preference
Practise care-language listening drill: a reported preference with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
Read and practiseCare-language listening drill: time and information source
Practise care-language listening drill: time and information source with an original German task, six translated examples and three explained self-checks.
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