telc German B1 Oral Only
Master spoken German interaction to complete your B1 certification.
Exam Overview
The telc B1 Oral Partial Module tests your active, conversational German abilities. Usually conducted as a pair exam, it evaluates your capacity to initiate conversation, exchange personal opinions, debate topics, and collaborate on planning tasks in everyday German.
Exam Schedule
Upcoming telc German B1 Oral Only Exam Schedule
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Exam Structure
Candidates receive 20 minutes to prepare using task sheets before entering the exam room.
| Speaking Task | Format | Approx. Time | Points | Key Content & Focus |
| Preparation Phase | Individual | 20 Min | – | Reviewing tasks and taking brief handwritten notes. |
| Part 1: Kontaktaufnahme | Pair Discussion | 3 Min | 15 Marks | Introducing yourself and asking your partner questions. |
| Part 2: Gespräch über ein Thema | Pair Discussion | 6 Min | 30 Marks | Exchanging views and sharing personal experiences on a given topic. |
| Part 3: Gemeinsam etwas planen | Pair Discussion | 6 Min | 30 Marks | Negotiating and organizing an event, trip, or project together. |
Exam FAQs
Answers to common questions about registration, exam day and your certificate.
Yes, you can consult the notes you made during the 20-minute preparation time, but you must speak freely rather than reading directly.
You must earn a minimum of 45 out of 75 points (60%).
Examiners evaluate each candidate individually based on task completion, interaction, clarity, and language correctness—your partner’s performance does not lower your grade.
Partial passes are valid for merging until the end of the calendar year following the test date.
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