Exam procedure
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telc Deutsch practice: structure and scoring by level
telc Deutsch exists from A1 to C1. Here you see, for each level, which parts the exam consists of, how the oral expression is built and by what kind of scoring it works. You also practise with exams in the style of telc and get AI feedback.
- Practice exams in the style of telc from A1 to C1.
- Writing and speaking with AI feedback by the provider’s criteria.
- Your mistake profile collects mistakes across all exercises.
Practice exam · telc
Example: this is what a practice exam in the style of telc looks like.
Overview
telc Deutsch from A1 to C1 at a glance.
The figures come from the profiles Sprachfuchs uses for the practice exams, with source and version. You find times and points in the official documents of telc.
| Level | Parts of the exam | Speaking | Pass rule | Practice exam at Sprachfuchs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking | 1. Introducing yourself (keywords, spelling, a number) 2. Asking for and giving information (word cards) 3. Making requests and reacting to them (picture cards) | The pass limit refers to the total score; details (also on minimum values per part) are in the official documents. | yes |
| A2 | Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking | 1. Introducing yourself 2. Having an everyday conversation 3. Negotiating something | The pass limit refers to the total score; details (also on minimum values per part) are in the official documents. | yes |
| B1 | Reading comprehension, Language elements (grammar and vocabulary), Listening comprehension, Written expression, Oral expression | 1. Getting to know each other 2. Talking about a topic 3. Planning something together | The written and the oral part are scored separately, each part has a minimum. | yes |
| B2 | Reading comprehension, Language elements (grammar and vocabulary), Listening comprehension, Written expression, Oral expression | 1. Talking about experiences 2. Discussion about a text 3. Planning something together | The written and the oral part are scored separately, each part has a minimum. | yes |
| C1 | Reading comprehension, Language elements (grammar and vocabulary), Listening comprehension, Written expression, Oral expression | 1. Presentation (1A) and summary with follow-up questions (1B) 2. Discussion | The written and the oral part are scored separately, each part has a minimum. | yes |
Sources and version
- A1: telc Deutsch A1 (Start Deutsch 1), Übungstest 1 (telc gGmbH): Testformat, Hinweise zur Bewertung, Bewertungsbogen M10; Die Prüfung wurde gemeinsam mit dem Goethe-Institut entwickelt; der Aufbau der Aufgaben entspricht Goethe Start Deutsch 1 (Modellsatz)
- A2: telc Deutsch A2 (Start Deutsch 2), Übungstest 1 (telc gGmbH, 2021): Testformat, Aufgaben, Antwortbogen S30, Hinweise zur Bewertung, Lösungsschlüssel
- B1: telc Deutsch B1, Übungstest 1 (telc gGmbH, 2020): Prüfungsformat, Aufgaben, Antwortbogen; telc Deutsch B1, Prüfungsordnung und Bewertung: Punkte und Gewichtung, Bestehensgrenzen, Noten
- B2: telc, Tipps zur Prüfungsvorbereitung telc Deutsch B2 (offizielle Broschüre); telc Deutsch B2, Übungstest 1 (2021): Bewertungskriterien Mündlicher Ausdruck S. 40–41 (Punkte je Stufe), Bewertungskriterien Schriftlicher Ausdruck S. 42–44 (Punkte S. 44), Punkte und Gewichtung S. 45, Noten S. 46
- C1: telc Deutsch C1, Übungstest 1 (telc gGmbH): Testformat, Aufgaben, Bewertungskriterien Schriftlicher und Mündlicher Ausdruck, Punkte und Gewichtung, Noten, Bewertungsbogen M10
Times and points are in the official documents of the exam provider and apply to the exam date in question.
How you practise
What Sprachfuchs offers in the style of telc.
Scoring after the model
Points and pass rules follow the provider’s profile, with source. Where something is not secured, it is marked as open in the profile.
Speaking with an AI partner
Instructions, preparation time and a conversation with a voice, followed by an evaluation. More on speaking
Mistake profile
Recurring mistakes are collected and come back as short exercises.
The exams are our own practice material in the style of the provider and not original exams. The evaluation is an AI estimate and not an official grade.
Five tips
How to prepare for telc tasks.
- Know the structure. Whoever knows which parts come wastes no time on orientation in the exam. Read the provider’s official documents on the structure.
- Practise timing. Solve whole exams under time pressure, not only single parts.
- Read the task carefully. Many points are lost because the task was different from what was expected.
- Speak out loud. You only learn speaking by speaking. Record yourself and listen.
- Collect mistakes. The same verb position, the same preposition: whoever knows their repeat mistakes can reduce them with purpose.
Frequently asked questions about telc Deutsch
Can I take the exam at Sprachfuchs?
No. Sprachfuchs is an independent practice service and not an examination centre. You take the exam at an authorised centre of the provider.
Are the exams original exams?
No. The exams are our own practice material that follows the structure and the scoring criteria of the provider. Sprachfuchs is not affiliated with telc.
How accurate is the scoring?
The scoring of writing and speaking is an AI estimate by the criteria of the provider, not an official grade. Points and pass rules are in the official documents and can change; check them there before you register.
What does practice cost?
The first exam with evaluation is free, without payment details. More on the pricing page.
More to practise.
Other providers, single levels and speaking.
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Editorial team Sprachfuchs · Last updated: 12 Nov 2026