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Now it's your turn. Show what you can do in German and take a recognised examination.

Examination

With relevant preparation, we offer your school class the opportunity to take an official ZDj or Start Deutsch A2 (telc) language examination.

Both the ZDj (German for young people) certificate and the Start Deutsch A2 (telc) exam are standardised qualification exams for German as a foreign language.
These are examinations based on communication which are aimed at the level of B1 and A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The content of the ZDj is also specifically aimed at young learners aged 12 to 16.

Overview

CEFR1 level

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Juniors

Price

A1

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A2

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Start A2 (Telc)

35.- € - 40.- € depending on the number of participants

B1

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ZD, ZD j

75.- € - 100.- € depending on the number of participants

B2

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C1

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C2

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1Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Start A 2 (telc)
Language learners at level A2 can understand sentences and everyday expressions (e.g. personal information, family, shopping, work, local area).

  • communicate about simple, everyday situations with a simple, direct exchange of information about familiar, common subjects.
  • describe where they come from, their education and their local area in simple terms according to immediate needs.

Certificate German J B1
Language learners at level B1 can understand main points when a clear standard language is used and when familiar subjects such as work, school, leisure etc. are involved.

  • cope with most situations which occur when travelling in countries where the language is spoken.
  • express themselves simply and cohesively with regard to familiar subjects and personal areas of interest.
  • report on experiences and results, describe hopes and dreams and aims and briefly justify or explain plans and intentions.

Basic user

A1

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help

A2

 Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Independent user

B1

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

B2

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Proficient User

C1

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

C2

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

Selfassessment : Selfassessment grid as download pdf

Model test telc : Modeltest as download / telc language tests

Goethe Zertifikat B1 - ZDj: Modeltest as download at goethe

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