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telc Deutsch B1 — 4-week intensive plan
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The 4-week plan assumes a near-B1 starting point (strong A2, weak B1). Below that, plan more generously. Priority is exam format, not new vocabulary — in four weeks, points come from routine, not new topics.
Contents
Week 1 — understand the format and baseline
Read the format, take one full written practice exam under time pressure, categorise errors by skill (Reading, Language Elements, Listening, Writing, Speaking).
- Days 1–2: read format and rubric.
- Days 3–5: one full practice exam, written, real timing.
- Day 6: categorise errors; note top 3 weaknesses.
Week 2 — Reading and Language Elements
One task of each Reading type daily. Revise connectives and prepositions — the Language Elements section is point-for-point trainable.
- Days 1–5: one Reading task per type (Parts 1, 2, 3).
- Daily: 15 minutes Language Elements focused on connectives/prepositions.
Week 3 — Listening and Writing
Two full writing tasks a week, corrected. Two full listening tests a week — focus on numbers, names, times.
- Days 1–3: listening test 1; error analysis.
- Days 3–4: writing task 1 with correction.
- Days 5–6: listening test 2 and writing task 2.
Week 4 — Speaking and simulation
Oral simulation as a threesome (partner + examiner role); two full exam simulations under real conditions. Last 48 hours before the exam: no new material.
- Days 1–2: oral simulation (Parts 1, 2, 3).
- Day 3: full simulation 1 end-to-end.
- Day 5: full simulation 2 end-to-end.
- Days 6–7: light review, sleep well.
Frequently asked questions
Is one month enough if I already speak B1?
If you have near-B1 competence and invest a lot of time, yes. Without prior exam practice, one month is tight — plan for at least six weeks.
What if I am below A2?
4 weeks is too short. Switch to the 12-week plan and build vocabulary first.
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- telc Deutsch B1, as of 2026
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