Failing feels frustrating at first, and that is completely normal. But failing the telc B1 exam is no reason to give up, because you have clear options. Here you learn what you can do now and how the second attempt goes better.
Failed telc B1, what now?
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First, take a breath. Failing does not mean starting from scratch. You only retake the part you did not pass, and your passed part usually stays valid for one year. Take a calm look at what went wrong, often it is a few recurring points. We collect the typical spots in the most common mistakes.
What a retake costs
A single module exam mostly costs between €120 and €180, much less than the full exam. You will find an overview in what the telc B1 exam costs. Your exam centre sets the exact price and date.
How to approach the second attempt
Focus specifically on where you lost points instead of learning everything from scratch again. An honest stocktake helps, and how many points you need is in passing telc B1. For the full overview, see the page on the telc B1 exam.
The bottom line
Failing the telc B1 exam is a setback, not the end. You only retake the missing part, pay less and can be far more targeted the second time. Many do it exactly this way.
