Exam preparation
DTZ exam preparation – online with an experienced examiner
The German test for immigrants concludes the integration course and is graded at levels A2 and B1. B1 is usually required for residence and naturalisation.
What the exam requires
The structure of the exam
- Listening and reading comprehension
- Written expression – a letter or a message
- Oral exam in three parts, usually in pairs
The most common mistakes
What usually goes wrong in the exam
These are the points I meet again and again in exam preparation – and the ones that focused training fixes fastest.
- The letter stays too short and does not address every point of the task
- In conversation you only answer instead of asking questions yourself
- Time is managed badly – the last part stays unfinished
- Formal and informal forms of address get mixed up
How I prepare you
How the preparation works
- Placement and an honest assessment of the distance to exam level
- A complete mock exam under realistic conditions
- Focused training of the parts you find difficult
- Written tasks come back corrected and explained
- Materials and exercises between lessons
How long will I need?
A realistic assessment instead of promises
How long the preparation takes depends on your starting level. Someone already close to DTZ needs considerably less time than someone who has to bridge a whole level. The level check gives a first orientation; in the introductory call we get specific.
The matching course for this exam: German course B1.
Frequently asked questions
Questions I am often asked
Will you register me for the exam?
Registration goes through the exam centre. I tell you what to watch out for, and we match the date to your preparation.
Is there a mock exam?
Yes, a complete mock exam under realistic conditions is a fixed part of the preparation.
Does the preparation take place online?
Yes, by video call. You receive the materials in advance as a PDF.
What happens if I do not pass?
We look at the result together and work specifically on the parts that were lacking. The exam can be retaken.
Exam date already fixed?
Tell me your exam date and your current level – I usually reply within 24 hours.