telc exams German in Zurich

At level A1 you learn to communicate in a very simple way about concrete needs, such as living, shopping, introducing yourself, eating and drinking. You use some very simple grammatical structures.

telc exam A1, written: 65 min. consists of listening (20 min.) / reading and writing (45 min.)

telc exam A1, oral: approx. 11 min.

At A2 level you learn to communicate in a simple way in typical everyday situations, to hold short conversations and to use simple grammatical structures correctly.

telc exam A2, written:70 min. consists of listening (20 min.) / reading and writing (50 min.)

telc exam A2, oral:15 min.

At B1 level you learn to communicate in a simple and coherent way in everyday life, when travelling and in your own area of interest, to report on experiences, describe goals and justify views.

telc exam B1, written: 2h and 30 min. (reading comprehension 90 min., listening comprehension 30 min., written expression 30 min.)

telc exam B1, oral: 15 min.

At B2 level, you can express yourself clearly and in detail and argue and negotiate successfully. You have a large vocabulary in your own field and on most general topics. You have a fairly good command of grammar.

telc exam B2, written: 2h and 35 min. (reading comprehension 90 min., listening comprehension 20 min., written expression 30 min.)

telc exam B2, oral: 15 min.

At level C1 you can express yourself spontaneously and fluently. You are familiar with colloquial expressions.

telc exam C1, written: 3h and 40 min (reading comprehension 90 min, break 20 min, listening comprehension 40 min, written expression 70 min)

telc exam C1, oral: 16 to 24 min.

The Telc certificate is equivalent to the prestigious Goethe certificate. Both Telc and the prestigious Goethe-Institut take German exams and issue high-quality certificates. The Telc certificate is awarded by the renowned Telc GmbH, while the Goethe certificate is issued directly by the Goethe-Institut.

Both certificates prove the language level of the candidates and gain worldwide recognition. Regardless of whether one obtains the Telc or the Goethe certificate, one receives a significant certificate of German language proficiency.