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 C1, 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 | 45 | |
| Reading and writing | 1 | 20 | ||
| Listening | 4 | 20 | ||
| Listening and writing | 1 | 5 | ||
| Language elements and writing | 3 | 45 | ||
| Oral examination | Speaking | 3 | approx. 16 | Pair examination |
This exam 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 is carried out and how the written and oral performances are assessed.
Deutsch-Test für den Beruf C1 Übungstest 1
You can download the mock examination and the corresponding audio files here free of charge.
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The CEFR level C1
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) defines six levels of competence: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.
Learners at level C1 can follow longer speeches, even if they are not clearly structured and contexts are not explicitly expressed, as well as understand television and radio broadcasts as well as sound recordings without too much effort .
They can understand long, complex factual texts and perceive differences in style as well as understand technical articles and longer technical instructions, even if they are not in their own field of expertise.
They can express themselves spontaneously and fluently without having to search for words more often in a clearly recognizable way. They can express their own thoughts and opinions precisely and skillfully link their own contributions with those of others, as well as present complex issues in detail, connecting topics, elaborating on certain aspects in particular, and concluding their own contribution appropriately.
They can express themselves clearly and in a well-structured way when writing and present their own views in detail, write about complex issues in letters, essays or reports, highlighting the essential aspects and choosing the style that is appropriate for the respective readers.
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