Not every part of the exam counts the same, and that is exactly what helps you when practising. Here you see how the points are distributed across the telc B1 exam sections and where it is especially worth being careful.
The telc B1 exam sections and their points
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In total you can score 300 points. They split like this:
- Reading comprehension: 75 points
- Language elements (Sprachbausteine): 30 points
- Listening comprehension: 75 points
- Writing: 45 points
- Oral exam: 75 points
The first four together form the written part with 225 points, plus the oral exam with 75 points. A more detailed description of the individual parts is under sections of the telc B1 exam.
Where you should focus
What stands out: writing and language elements together bring fewer points than reading or listening, yet they are often the spots where points are lost. Targeted practice pays off especially there. How many points you need to pass is in passing telc B1, the typical sources of error in the most common mistakes. How exam day runs is in the telc B1 exam procedure, and the full overview is on the page on the telc B1 exam.
The bottom line
Once you know the points distribution of the telc B1 exam sections, you can divide your time more wisely and practise specifically where it brings the most.
