B1 German Exam Guides & Strategies

How the telc German B1 exam works: all 5 parts, 300 points, the 60% pass rule, what it costs across Germany and how long results take.

telc B1 writing tips from telc's own marking guide: the 4 guiding points, the Ich rule, du or Sie, and why one missing point costs 6 of 45 points.

10 telc B1 exam tips from telc's own practice test: which questions are worth 5 points, the 90-minute block, the answer sheet and both pass marks.

The telc B1 passing score: 135 of 225 written and 45 of 75 oral points, the grades, five real score sheets and what happens if you fail one part.

telc B1 Sprachbausteine explained: part 1 and part 2, what each gap tests, how to solve them fast, timing and what the 30 points are worth.

Five B1 example letters for the telc writing task, including a real 2026 exam topic, each checked against telc's marking criteria, plus a weak version.

The telc B1 speaking exam explained: the 3 parts, 20 minutes of preparation, how the 75 points are scored, and real topics test-takers got in 2026.