How to Use the Official telc B1 Mock Exam
Level:B1Duration:~2.5 h + 15 minFee:~€150Validity:UnlimitedFormat:Written + Oral
Last updated: August 2026 · 8 min read
The official Übungstest is more than a question PDF: it contains a full task set, answer key, assessment criteria and administration guidance. Sit it under time first, then review errors by cause.
Download the right files
- The free Übungstest PDF from the B1 product page.
- Listening audio for the same test version.
- Solutions, answer sheet and assessment pages.
- Do not mix it with A2·B1, B1 Schule or B1+ Beruf material.
First run: realistic rehearsal
| Stage | Time | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Reading + Sprachbausteine | 90 min | No break; transfer answers within time |
| Listening | About 30 min | Do not pause or rewind |
| Writing | 30 min | One email; four prompts |
| Speaking | 20 + about 15 min | With a partner and keyword notes only |
Second run: error analysis
Do not record only the number correct. Label each miss: vocabulary, instruction, timing, carelessness or inference.
Review writing against the three official criteria and speaking against four. Your self-score is an estimate; licensed raters produce the official score.
Reuse the mock
- Wait 7–10 days after the first attempt.
- Practise only the identified weaknesses in between.
- On the second attempt, explain why an answer is correct rather than relying on memory.
- Do not treat one mock score as proof of readiness.
Official sources
Dates, timings, scores and procedures were checked against the primary sources below.
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