Exam preparation
telc C1 exam preparation – for study and academic professions
C1 demands precision: grasping complex texts, expressing nuance and arguing a professional case in conversation. That is exactly what we prepare you for.
What the exam requires
The structure of the exam
- Written exam: reading comprehension, language elements, listening comprehension, writing
- Oral exam: presentation and discussion on demanding topics
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 vocabulary stays at B2 level although C1 demands precision
- Summaries paraphrase instead of hitting the key point
- Sentences get too long and lose their structure
- The argument asserts rather than proves
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 telc C1 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 C1.
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.