DUAL-LEVEL EXAMS
Telc English A2-B1
telc English A2·B1 is a dual-level examination. It tests general language competence at two levels and can be taken by anyone.
What can you do at levels A2 and B1?
At level A2, you can communicate in a simple way in typical everyday situations. You can hold short conversations in a familiar context and can use simple grammatical structures correctly.
At level B1, you can communicate in a simple and connected way in everyday situations, when travelling and when talking about topics that are of personal interest. You can describe experiences, hopes and ambitions and give reasons for opinions. On the whole, you can use the most important grammatical structures correctly.
What is the structure of the examination?
The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 100 minutes. The oral exam usually takes place straight after the written exam, without any preparation time.
Written examination
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Components
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Duration
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Listening comprehension
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25 mins.
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Reading comprehension
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45 mins.
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Writing
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30 mins.
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Oral examination
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usually in pairs
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16 mins.
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telc English A2-B1 Business
telc English A2·B1 Business is a dual-level examination. It tests your English language competence in work-related situations. The exam can be taken by anyone.
What can you do at levels A2 and B1?
At level A2, you can communicate in a simple way in everyday situations related to your job. You can hold short conversations in a familiar context and can use simple grammatical structures correctly.
At level B1, you can communicate in a simple and connected way in everyday work-related situations, when travelling and when talking about topics that are of personal interest. You can describe experiences, hopes and ambitions and give reasons for opinions. On the whole, you can use the most important grammatical structures correctly.
What is the structure of the examination?
The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 100 minutes. The oral exam usually takes place straight after the written exam, without any preparation time.
Written examination
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Components
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Duration
|
Listening comprehension
|
25 mins.
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Reading comprehension
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45 mins.
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Writing
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30 mins.
|
Oral examination
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usually in pairs
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16 mins.
|
telc English B1·B2
telc English B1·B2 is a dual-level examination. It tests general language competence at two levels and can be taken by anyone.
What can you do at levels B1 and B2?
At level B1, you can communicate in a simple and connected way in everyday situations, when travelling and when talking about topics that are of personal interest. You can describe experiences, hopes and ambitions and give reasons for opinions. On the whole, you can use the most important grammatical structures correctly.
At level B2, you can express yourself clearly and explicitly and discuss and negotiate successfully. You have a solid command of the vocabulary needed for your field of specialisation and for most general topics. Your usage of grammar is sound.
What is the structure of the examination?
The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 115 minutes. Before the oral exam, you have 20 minutes preparation time. The oral exam takes place on the day of the written exam.
Written examination
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Components
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Duration
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Listening comprehension
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25 mins.
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Reading comprehension
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40 mins.
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Language Elements (vocabulary and grammar)
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20 mins.
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Writing
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30 mins.
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Oral examination
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usually in pairs
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16 mins.
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telc B1-B2 Business
telc English B1·B2 Business is a dual-level examination. It was designed for those who want to prove their language skills in the workplace. The examination tests your knowledge of English in a variety of everyday business situations.
What can you do at levels B1 and B2?
At level B1, you can communicate in a simple and connected way in everyday business situations, while on business trips and when talking about topics that are of personal interest. You can describe business processes, outline aims and give reasons for opinions. On the whole, you can use the most important grammatical structures correctly.
At level B2, you can express yourself clearly and explicitly and discuss and negotiate successfully. You have a large command of the vocabulary needed for your field of specialisation and for most general topics. You can produce formal business letters, reports and minutes. Your usage of grammar is sound.
What is the structure of the examination?
The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 115 minutes. Before the oral exam you have 20 minutes preparation time. The oral exam takes place on the day of the written exam.
Written examination
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Components
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Duration
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Listening comprehension
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25 mins.
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Reading comprehension
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40 mins.
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Language Elements (vocabulary and grammar)
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20 mins.
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Writing
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30 mins.
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Oral examination
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usually in pairs
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16 mins
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telc B2-C1 Business
telc English B2·C1 Business is a dual-level examination. It tests your business English competence at an advanced level. The exam can be taken by anyone.
What can you do at levels B2 and C1?
At level B2, you can express yourself clearly and explicitly and discuss and negotiate successfully. You have a large command of the vocabulary needed for your field of specialisation and for most general topics. Your usage of grammar is sound.
At level C1, you can express yourself spontaneously and fluently. You are familiar with idiomatic phrases and can vary your style of language as appropriate. You can use the language with a high degree of grammatical accuracy.
What is the structure of the examination?
The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 170 minutes. The oral exam takes place on the day of the written exam. There is no preparation time immediately before the oral exam.
Written examination
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Components
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Duration
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Listening comprehension
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40 mins.
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Reading comprehension
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50 mins.
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Language Elements (vocabulary and grammar)
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20 mins.
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BREAK
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20 mins.
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Writing
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60mins.
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Oral examination
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usually in pairs
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20 mins.
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telc B2-C1 University
telc English B2·C1 University is a dual-level examination. It tests the English language knowledge needed for success at an advanced academic level. The examination is suitable for young adults who are interested in studying at English-speaking colleges or universities, and for people who have already begun their studies or are working in an academic field and want or need to demonstrate their English skills.
What can you do at levels B2 and C1?
At level B2, you can express yourself clearly and explicitly and discuss and negotiate successfully. You have a solid command of the vocabulary needed for your field of specialisation and for most general topics. Your usage of grammar is sound.
At level C1, you can express yourself spontaneously and fluently. You are familiar with idiomatic phrases and can vary your style of language as appropriate. You can use the language with a high degree of grammatical accuracy.
What is the structure of the examination?
The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 170 minutes. The oral exam takes place on the day of the written exam. There is no preparation time immediately before the oral exam.
Written examination
|
Components
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Duration
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Listening comprehension
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40 mins.
|
Reading comprehension
|
50 mins.
|
Language Elements (vocabulary and grammar)
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20 mins.
|
BREAK
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20 mins.
|
Writing
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60 mins.
|
Oral examination
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usually in pairs
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20 mins.
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