Duration
150 min written + about 15 min oral; 20 min oral preparation
German · B1
Prepare for Zertifikat Deutsch / telc Deutsch B1
Practice the skills in Zertifikat Deutsch / telc Deutsch B1 with realistic tasks, focused feedback, and a clear next step after each session.
Exam at a glance
ZD B1Scoring
B1-level receptive and productive skill scoring
Pass mark
Usually 60% overall or module-specific depending on provider
Best for
Learners comparing older B1 certificate references with current exams
Typical fee
Varies by test center
Recognized by
B1 German evidence where this certificate is accepted
Exam structure
- Reading
- Language elements
- Listening
- Writing
- Speaking
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Exam structure
Use this overview to understand timing, task types, and scoring before you start timed practice.
| Subtest | Parts / items | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written examThis catalog entry is an alias of telc Deutsch B1 (Zertifikat Deutsch). No break. | |||
| Reading | 3 parts | 90 min combined with language elements | - |
| Language elements | 2 parts | Included in shared 90 min | - |
| Listening | 3 parts | About 30 min | - |
| Writing | 1 task | 30 min | - |
| Oral examUsually 2 candidates; 20 min preparation time. | |||
| Speaking | 3 parts | About 15 min | - |
Official format source:telc
How Exampia helps
Each practice task focuses on the skills that can change your ZD B1 result.
Reading practice aligned with the real format
Score-focused feedback for writing
Timed ZD B1 readiness before exam day
Sample question
Try the format before you commit
You are preparing for ZD B1. Write a short response that explains your goal, asks one practical question, and states the next concrete step in your preparation.
See what a strong answer does
A strong answer completes the task, stays clearly structured, and shows enough language control for ZD B1 under time pressure.
Sample feedback
Score-focused feedback
Feedback explains what changed the score and which next exercise will improve this scoring area.
Task completion
Ready
Communicative design
Developing
Language accuracy and range
Practice
Preparation timeline
Pick a timeline based on your current level and deadline. The plan is practical, focused, and built for real exam dates.
4 weeks: complete one diagnostic ZD B1 mock, then focus on the two weakest sections.
8 weeks: alternate full timed sections with targeted practice, especially writing and speaking production.
12 weeks: build a weekly exam routine, review feedback trends, and reserve the final two weeks for full mocks.
Try a 2-minute mini mock
Try a 60-second mini mock
Answer 3 quick exam questions to preview instant scoring.
Exam-style tasks
Instant score
Clear next step
Select an answer for all 3 questions to see your score.
Pricing for this exam
For ZD B1 preparation, choose free Explorer access, a 30- or 90-day Pro pass, or add-on credits for extra AI writing and speaking feedback.
PricingExplorer
Free · 3 practice sessions per day total, up to 30 per month
The allowance covers reading, listening, and language-structure practice. It also includes 3 AI-graded writing tasks and 2 speaking assessments in total.
Pro passes
30 days €15 · 90 days €40
One-time access with no automatic renewal. AI feedback has daily and monthly limits.
Feedback credits
28, 60, or 130 credits · from €5
Add credits for AI feedback: 1 per writing task and 2 per speaking assessment.
FAQ
Is Exampia affiliated with telc gGmbH and Goethe-Institut historical certificate framework?
No. Exampia is independent. We prepare learners for Zertifikat Deutsch / telc Deutsch B1 by following published exam formats and scoring criteria, but we are not approved, certified, or endorsed by telc gGmbH and Goethe-Institut historical certificate framework.
Can I try ZD B1 practice for free?
Yes. The free tier is designed to let you start with one mock-test experience before you decide whether the full practice library is worth it.
Does Exampia grade writing and speaking for ZD B1?
Exampia gives feedback organized by scoring area for production tasks. Speaking practice is included for supported exam formats, and expanding sections are labeled clearly.
How should I use the feedback before exam day?
Treat each scoring area as a practice target. If your content score is strong but accuracy is weak, your next practice set should be grammar and sentence-control work, not another untimed essay.