telc B1 and DTZ exam sections

Learn which sections the exam has, how long each one takes and which task types to expect.

Exam format

Four written sections in telc B1, three in the DTZ.

Below are the telc B1 written sections. The DTZ practice tests cover Hören (about 25 min), Lesen (45 min) and Schreiben (30 min). Strategy tips before every section: trap types, time management and scoring tactics.

LesenReading
90 min with Sprachbausteine

Matching and multiple-choice tasks with realistic text lengths.

SprachbausteineLanguage elements
90 min with Lesen

Grammar and vocabulary gap-fill — the section with the most traps.

HörenListening
About 30 min

Listening tasks in the exam format with the official playback flow (Teil 1 once, Teil 2–3 twice).

SchreibenWriting
30 min

The semi-formal letter task, with AI evaluation and a live checklist.

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