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Free DTZ level check
How close are you to DTZ level B1?
Answer 6 short tasks covering reading, listening and language use. You get an honest first estimate of your current level right away — and see where you still need practice.
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Your result is shown immediately.
What you get after the check
Estimated level: A2–B1
You see roughly where your current German level sits.
First estimate of your chance of passing
A cautious first indication — not a guaranteed outcome.
Breakdown by reading, listening and language use
For each area you see how confidently you solved the tasks.
A personal recommendation for your next learning step
You learn which area to train next.
Example illustration. Your evaluation depends on your answers — we do not promise a specific result.
How it works
Start the free check
No sign-up and no credit card required.
Complete 6 short tasks
Reading, listening and language use in about 3 minutes.
See your result right away
You see your estimated level, your strengths and your most important next step.
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All exam parts covered
You'll practice exactly what shows up in the exam — A2 to B1.
Listening (Hören)
Announcements, calls, radio — everyday situations.
Reading (Lesen)
Emails, ads, letters from authorities.
Writing (Schreiben)
Exam-format letter or email with feedback.
Speaking (Sprechen)
All three parts — including image description (Part 2).
Note: the DTZ result is capped at B1. We never promise a higher level.
Why Preparaio
Realistic tasks
Practise with tasks modelled on the structure and difficulty of the DTZ.
Honest assessment
You get no sugar-coated score, but a comprehensible estimate of where you stand today.
Personal learning path
After the check you know which areas to improve first.
You know where you stand before you start
We prepare you for the official exam format. We're not an official exam institute — you'll take the exam at an accredited provider.
- Free entry check
- No credit card required
- No sign-up for the first check
- Honest assessment instead of success promises
- Tasks for reading, listening and language use
- Result available immediately
Guides for this exam
Open the DTZ guidesFree, editorially reviewed articles on exam format, scoring and preparation — readable without an account.
DTZ Registration, Costs, and Dates
Registration, fees, deadlines, and documents for the DTZ – concise and without bureaucratic language.
DTZ Exam Day: Checklist and On-Site Process
What to bring, how the day proceeds, and mistakes that unnecessarily cost points.
DTZ Study Plan: Eight Weeks Until the Prüfung
Eight weeks, four skills, clear weekly goals – a plan that works without ten-hour days.
DTZ Vocabulary and Phrases
Which vocabulary fields truly appear in the DTZ – and the phrases that make you sound confident in letters and conversations.
DTZ Speaking: The Partner Exam Step by Step
All three parts of the oral exam, what the examiners evaluate, and how to not leave the partner phase to chance.
DTZ or telc Deutsch B1?
Two similar B1 exams, two different purposes – a factual comparison instead of marketing.
Frequently asked questions
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