| Criteria | TELC B1 | Goethe B1 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | One play, more realistic | Two plays (easier) | | Writing | One short email (80 words) | Two longer texts (letter + opinion) | | Grammar | Focus on everyday use | More complex (passive, subjunctive II) | | Speaking | With a partner (more real-life) | Alone (more predictable) | | Best for | Work, daily life, integration | Academic prep, official certificates | | Recognition | Accepted for German citizenship, some jobs | Accepted everywhere, including universities |
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| Section | Duration | Tasks | Points | What you do | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 90 min | 5 parts | 25 | Read signs, emails, newspaper articles. Match headings, answer multiple choice, true/false. | | Listening | 20 min | 3 parts | 20 | Listen to announcements, conversations, interviews. Answer multiple choice or true/false. | | Writing | 30 min | 1 task | 20 | Write a semi-formal letter or email (e.g., complaint, request, or opinion). Usually 80-120 words. | | Criteria | TELC B1 | Goethe B1