telc C1 Exam C1
The telc C1 exam (telc German C1) certifies advanced language skills for professional and academic purposes.
It assesses your reading, listening, writing, and speaking abilities at a high level.
An internationally recognized certificate for your future!
Contents
Exam Dates
How does the exam work?
The exam consists of a written and an oral part, in which you must demonstrate your abilities in reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
Written Exam
The written part consists of four sections:
Reading (3 parts, approx. 90 minutes)
This section tests your ability to understand complex texts.
Language Elements
This section assesses your grammar and vocabulary skills.
Listening (3 parts, approx. 40 minutes)
You listen to various audio texts and complete related tasks.
Writing (1 part, approx. 70 minutes)
In this section, you write a longer text on a given topic.
Oral Exam
The oral exam consists of two parts and evaluates your spoken communication skills.
It lasts approximately 16 minutes, with 20 minutes of preparation time.
Speaking (2 parts, approx. 16 minutes)
In this part, candidates have a conversation with a partner or the examiners.
You are assessed on your ability to respond spontaneously and appropriately in different situations and to present arguments clearly.
Topics may relate to everyday life, professional contexts, or social issues.
Additional Information
The exam is available in paper-based format and can also be taken as a partial exam.
Materials & Practice Tests

With the practice test for the telc C1 exam, you receive a complete test set with solutions to help you prepare effectively.
You will also learn everything important about the exam procedure and the evaluation of written and oral performance.
Download the practice test and audio files here to prepare optimally.
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The practice test provides a realistic simulation of the telc C1 exam.
It shows the tasks you can expect, how the exam is structured, and how your performance is evaluated.

This practice test also offers a realistic simulation of the exam and gives insight into tasks, structure, and evaluation.

A compact and clearly structured preparation resource for learners who want to prepare quickly for the telc German C1 exam, as well as for teachers who need a concise overview or want to conduct short exam preparation sessions.

This training material supports prospective students in improving their academic German skills and preparing effectively for the telc German C1 University exam.
It is suitable for both classroom use and independent study.
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