You already have basic knowledge of German and want to improve it through the telc exam.
 
 Can I take the German B1 exam?
 
 
 The telc German B1 exam tests your basic knowledge of German.
 
 For naturalization in Germany, telc German B1 is a recognized proof of German language proficiency.
 
 sufficient language skills.
 
 
 Duration: 1 day
 
 Start of the exam: 10:00 AM
 
 How is the telc B1 exam structured?
 
 
 The exam consists of a written and an oral part.
 
 The written exam lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes.
 
 You have 20 minutes of preparation time before the oral exam.
 
 The written and oral exams usually take place on the same day.
 
 The written exam consists of:
 
 
 • Reading comprehension, vocabulary and grammar (90 min.)
 
 • Listening comprehension (30 min.)
 
 • written expression (30 min.)
 
 
 After a break, the oral exam follows, usually with
 
 another person.