DTZ B1 Exam: Listening Comprehension
1. Structure of the Listening Comprehension Exam
The listening comprehension section lasts 25 minutes and consists of four parts with a total of 16 tasks. The test includes various listening situations relevant to everyday life in Germany.
- Part 1: Understanding telephone announcements and public announcements (4 multiple-choice questions)
- Part 2: Understanding short media information (5 multiple-choice questions)
- Part 3: Understanding everyday conversations (4 true/false and 4 multiple-choice questions)
- Part 4: Understanding different opinions on a topic (3 matching tasks)
2. Requirements and Difficulty
The test contains authentic listening texts from everyday situations, such as train station announcements, telephone conversations, or radio excerpts. Key features of the listening section include:
- All listening texts are played only once.
- Different accents and speaking speeds may occur.
- The tasks are practical and reflect real-life situations.
3. Preparation Tips
- Listen to German regularly: Tune in to radio stations, podcasts, or news broadcasts.
- Learn common phrases and keywords: Pay attention to numbers, places, times, and frequency indications.
- Focus on key information: Don't try to understand every word, but grasp the core message.
- Practice with sample exams and listening exercises: Use official mock exams from telc, Goethe-Institut, or BAMF.
The DTZ B1 listening comprehension section is challenging but manageable with good preparation. Regularly listening to authentic content and targeted practice with sample exams are the keys to success.
