German level B1
- In main areas he understands information about reliably known subjects, which he regularly encounters in work, in school, in free time, etc., if they are expressed in an obviously standard manner.
- Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
- He/she can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and desires and concisely explain his opinions and plans.
- Skřivánek language levels: upper intermediate.
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German language exams for level B1
Goethe-Zertifikat B1: Zertifikat Deutsch für Erwachsene
General German exam for adults at level B1
- minimum age of candidates is 16
- minimum number of guided learning hours: approximately 300 - 650
- the exam includes:
- reading (65 minutes)
- listening (40 minutes)
- writing (60 minutes)
- oral testing (approximately 15 minutes, conducted in pairs)
Goethe-Zertifikat B1: Zertifikat Deutsch für Jugendliche
General German exam for level B1 students
- minimum age of candidates is 12
- minimum number of guided learning hours: approximately 300 - 650
- the exam includes:
- reading (65 minutes)
- listening (40 minutes)
- writing (60 minutes)
- oral testing (approximately 15 minutes, conducted in pairs)
ÖSD Zertifikat B1
General German exam at level B1 for candidates from 16 years of age
The exam includes:
- reading (65 minutes)
- listening (approximately 40 minutes)
- writing (60 minutes)
- oral testing (approximately 15 minutes)
ÖSD Zertifikat B1 / Jugendliche
General German exam at level B1 for children from 12 years of age
The exam includes:
- reading (65 minutes)
- listening (approximately 40 minutes)
- writing (60 minutes)
- oral testing (approximately 15 minutes)
ÖSD Zertifikat Deutsch Österreich B1
General German exam at level B1 for candidates from 16 years of age. This exam is designed for immigrants to Austria.
The exam includes:
- reading and use of language (90 minutes)
- listening (approximately 30 minutes)
- writing (40 minutes)
- oral testing (approximately 15 minutes)
ÖSD Zertifikat Deutsch Österreich / Jugendliche B1
general German exam at level B1 for migrants from 12 to 16 years of age
- minimum number of completed instruction hours: approximately 500 hours
- the exam includes:
- reading and use of language (90 minutes);
- listening (30 minutes)
- writing (40 minutes)
- oral testing (approximately 15 minutes individually or with two candidates)
telc Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer A2·B1
The European Language Certificates
General German exam at A2-B1 level for German citizenship applicants of 27 years of age and more
The exam includes:
- listening (25 minutes)
- reading (45 minutes)
- writing (30 minutes)
- oral testing (16 minutes, conducted in pairs)
telc Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer A2·B1 Jugendintegrationskurs
The European Language Certificates
General German exam at A2-B1 level for the Jugendintegrationskurs participants and for German citizenship applicants under 27 years of age
The exam includes:
- listening (25 minutes)
- reading (45 minutes)
- writing (30 minutes)
- oral testing (16 minutes, conducted in pairs)
telc Deutsch / Zertifikat Deutsch B1
The European Language Certificates
General German exam at level B1
The exam includes:
- reading and use of language (90 minutes)
- listening (30 minutes)
- writing (30 minutes)
- oral testing (15 minutes, conducted in pairs)
telc Deutsch B1+ Beruf
The European Language Certificates
Business German exam at level B1+
The exam includes:
- reading and use of language (90 minutes)
- listening (30 minutes)
- writing (30 minutes)
- oral testing (15 minutes, conducted in pairs)
telc Deutsch B1 Schule
The European Language Certificates
General German exam for pupils and students at level B1
The exam includes:
- reading and use of language (90 minutes)
- listening (30 minutes)
- writing (30 minutes)
- oral testing (10 minutes, conducted in pairs)
telc Deutsch B1-B2 Beruf
The European Language Certificates
Business German exam at level B1-B2
The exam includes:
- reading and use of language (60 minutes)
- listening (25 minutes)
- writing (45 minutes)
- oral testing (16 minutes, conducted in pairs)
telc Deutsch B1-B2 Pflege
The European Language Certificates
Professional German exam at level B1-B2 for professionals working in nursing and geriatric care
The exam includes:
- reading and use of language (60 minutes)
- listening (25 minutes)
- writing (30 minutes)
- oral testing (16 minutes, conducted in pairs)
Standardized exam JASPEX - level B1
Standardized exam tests knowledge of the German language at level B1
The exam includes:
- a written test - reading comprehension, listening, use of language and writing (100 minutes)
- an oral test (approximately 10-15 minutes)
ECL B1
European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages B1
General German exam at level B1 for candidates from 14 years of age
The exam includes:
- listening (approximately 20-25 minutes)
- reading (35 minutes)
- writing (40 minutes)
- oral testing (13-15 minutes for an individual exam, 18-20 minutes for an exam in pairs and 28-30 minutes for an exam in a group of three candidates)
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