Test Format
Full Overview
| Levels | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| READING COMPREHENSION | ||||
| Time (minute) | 35 | 35 | 45 | 45 |
| Number of Tasks | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Words (texts and tasks) | 400-600 | 500-700 | 800-1000 | 1000-1300 |
| Correct Answers | 10 / task | 10 / task | 10 / task | 10 / task |
| WRITTEN COMMUNICATION | ||||
| Time (minute) | 35 | 40 | 60 | 75 |
| Number of Tasks | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Words | 50 / task | 100 / task | 150 / task | 200 / task |
| LISTENING COMPREHENSION | ||||
| Time (minute) | ca 15-20 | ca 20-25 | ca 25-30 | ca 30-35 |
| Number of Tasks | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Words | 400-600 | 500-700 | 800-1000 | 1200-1500 |
| Correct Answers | 10 / task | 10 / task | 10 / task | 10 / task |
| PAUSES IN THE RECORDING | ||||
| Before the first playing | Maximum 120 seconds, depending on the difficulty of the task | |||
| After the first playing | 10-30 seconds | 60-90 seconds | ||
| After the second playing | Max. 60 seconds | Max. 120 seconds | ||
| ORAL COMMUNICATION | ||||
| Time (2 candidates) | ca 15-18 | ca 18-20 | ca 18-20 | ca 18-20 |
| Time (3 candidates) | ca 22-25 | ca 28-30 | ca 28-30 | ca 28-30 |
| Time (1 candidate) | ca 10-12 | ca 13-15 | ca 13-15 | ca 13-15 |
| Number of tasks | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |