Pass your Berlin citizenship language test with confidence
Practise every task of the B1 Sprachtest zur Einbürgerung in the real exam format — reading, writing and speaking — with model answers, English and Turkish support, and timed mock exams.
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- total exam time
- 65 min
- points available
- 30
- points needed to pass
- 18
- languages: EN · DE · TR
- 3
The exam at a glance
Three parts. One B1 certificate.
The Berlin test has a written part and an individual oral interview. There is no separate listening section.
Reading · Lesen
Match a situation to the right ad, decide if four statements are true or false, and choose the best headline.
Reading (Lesen)Writing · Schreiben
Write a short message that answers four content points, with a proper greeting and closing.
Writing (Schreiben)Speaking · Sprechen
Introduce yourself, talk about a photo you choose, and discuss the pros and cons of a situation.
Speaking (Sprechen)Everything in one place
Built for exactly this exam
Not a general German course. Every exercise follows the format of the Berlin Sprachtest, so nothing on exam day is a surprise.
Real-format practice
Reading, writing and speaking tasks built like the official model test, with step-by-step solutions.
Model answers you can reuse
See strong sample messages and spoken answers, then adapt them to new situations.
English and Turkish support
Show a translation next to every German sentence when you need it — hide it when you don't.
Spaced review
Tasks and reported exam topics come back at the right time, so you remember them on exam day.
Exam vocabulary
Flashcards for the B1 words and phrases that appear again and again in this test.
Timed mock exams
Full simulations with 30, 20 and 15 minute timers to train your pacing under pressure.
How it works
From first try to exam day
- 01
Try a task
Start with a free reading, writing or speaking task. No sign-up.
- 02
Learn the patterns
Compare with model answers and save the phrases you want to reuse.
- 03
Review and repeat
Your progress is saved in your browser and review cards come back automatically.
- 04
Simulate the exam
Take timed mock exams until the real thing feels routine.
Free guides
Everything you need to know about the test
Clear, up-to-date explanations of every part of the Sprachtest zur Einbürgerung, based on the official Berlin VHS material.
Exam overview
The exam
The Sprachtest zur Einbürgerung is a short German test at level B1 for people who want to become German citizens in Berlin. This guide explains each part, how points work and how to prepare.
Section guide
Reading (Lesen)
The reading part takes 30 minutes and gives 9 points. Here you learn the three task types, how to use your time and how to find the right answer quickly.
Section guide
Writing (Schreiben)
In the writing part you write a short message in 20 minutes. If you answer all four content points clearly, you are already on a good path to 6 points.
Section guide
Speaking (Sprechen)
The speaking test is a 15-minute individual interview and gives half of all points. With good preparation, many people find it the easiest part to plan for.
Practice test
Practice test
The Berlin VHS publishes a free model test. Done under real time limits, it is one of the best ways to see where you stand before test day.
Registration
Registration & fees
You register directly at a Berlin Volkshochschule. Dates and fees can differ between the VHS locations, so always check the official page of your VHS.
Comparison
Einbürgerungstest vs. Sprachtest
The names sound almost the same, but they are two different tests. For naturalization you usually need both: proof of B1 German and proof of knowledge about life in Germany.
Vocabulary
B1 vocabulary
The texts and tasks in the test are about everyday life. These word lists and phrases cover the most common topics, with English meanings.
Pricing
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- English and Turkish translations
Questions about the Berlin language test
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