Structure of the examination
The examination consists of a written and an oral part. It tests the ability to communicate in an appropriate manner in a German-speaking workplace.
For the Deutsch Test Beruf B1, test takers complete tasks involving the skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking. The examination tasks also contain elements of mediation. The content and nature of the texts in the reading and listening parts reflect everyday professional life.
In the oral examination, test takers respond to input and express themselves orally. The focus is on direct communication between test takers and with the examiners and the topics and tasks are related to professions, everyday work and tasks that are completed in the workplace.
| Subtest | Number of parts | Duration in minutes | Additional information | |
Written examination | Reading | 4 | 40 | |
| Reading and writing | 1 | 20 | ||
| Listening | 4 | 20 | ||
| Listening and writing | 1 | 5 | ||
| Language element and writing | 2 | 10 | ||
| Oral examination | Speaking | 3 | approx. 16 | Pair examination |
This examination is available as a paper-based examination. It can NOT be taken as a partial examination.
In the mock examination, you will find more important details, including a complete examination with solutions to prepare at home or in class. You will learn how the examination works and how the written and oral performances are assessed
Deutsch-Test für den Beruf B1 Übungstest 1
You can download the mock examination and the corresponding audio files here free of charge.
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The CEFR level B1
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) defines six levels of competence: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.
Learners at B1 level can
communicate in a simple and coherent way in daily life, at work, and when travelling
write or speak about a range of topics in their own area of interest.
participate in conversations about family, hobbies, work, and current events, reporting experiences, describing goals, and giving reasons for opinions.
generally use grammar and language correctly.
understand and produce simple, connected texts on familiar topics.
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