Dictionaries, Phones and Notes in telc B1
Last updated: August 2026 · 8 min read
Dictionaries, phones and other electronic devices are not permitted aids in telc B1. During oral preparation you may write only on stamped paper supplied by the centre, not on the task sheets.
Allowed and prohibited
| Item | Status | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | Prohibited | Not an allowed aid in written or oral exams |
| Phone / electronic device | Prohibited | Use may constitute attempted cheating |
| Soft pencil | Centre supplies | For the paper answer sheet |
| Stamped note paper | Oral preparation only | Notes; do not write on task sheets |
Oral preparation notes
The centre provides stamped paper during the 20-minute preparation. You may write only on that paper and take it into the exam room.
Use keywords, reasons and questions. Reading a full script cannot replace natural interaction.
Risk from electronic devices
The official mock states that phones and other electronics are forbidden and attempted cheating can lead to immediate exclusion.
Silent mode is not permission to keep a device available. Follow the centre's storage instructions.
What to bring
- The valid ID and booking document requested by the centre.
- Prior approval for any necessary personal medical aid.
- Follow the centre's stationery instructions; rules require soft pencils for paper exams to be provided.
Official sources
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