In the written part of the telc B1 exam you can score 45 points, and they are well within reach if you know what matters. Here we show you what the task requires, how it is assessed and which simple steps secure you as many points as possible.
How to get full marks in telc B1 writing
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In telc B1 writing you write a short, mostly semi-formal message of around 80 words. The task gives you four guide points, and you have to cover all of them. If you leave one out, points are missing. Where writing sits in the exam is shown in the overview of the exam sections. How to build the letter cleanly is in formal letter in the telc B1 exam.
The three assessment criteria
Your text is assessed against three criteria: whether you cover all four guide points in terms of content, how well structured and understandable your text is, and how correct your language is. So you score not only for correct grammar, but also for a complete and readable text.
Avoiding typical mistakes
The most common point losses happen when a guide point is missing, the text is too short or the sentences stand unconnected side by side. Connect your thoughts with suitable connectors, and go through the most common mistakes in the written part beforehand. Practice and targeted feedback make the difference here, for example through a correction according to telc assessment criteria.
The bottom line
In telc B1 writing you score the 45 points if you cover all guide points, build cleanly and pay attention to correct language. Whoever practises this a few times goes calmly into the written part.
