The B1 level is part of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which describes six levels of language proficiency: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2. The B1 level is considered an intermediate level, which means that test-takers can understand and communicate in everyday situations.
| Take telc B1 if… | Don't take telc B1 if… | |------------------|------------------------| | You need a certificate for German citizenship or permanent residency (and your state accepts telc). | Your visa/application explicitly says "Goethe-Zertifikat B1 required." | | You struggle with one specific skill (e.g., writing) – because compensatory scoring helps. | You plan to study at a German university without a pathway program (you'll need B2/C1 anyway). | | You want a practical, everyday-life oriented exam. | You need an exam accepted in Switzerland (some cantons prefer Goethe/FIDE). | | You prefer speaking with a partner rather than alone. | You have no access to a telc test center (check telc.net for locations). | telc b1 zertifikat
To obtain the telc B1 Zertifikat, test-takers must pass a comprehensive exam that assesses their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The exam consists of four parts: The B1 level is part of the Common