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Train your ear for the three parts of the TELC B1 listening exam

Understand the format, including which parts are played only once, and how to effectively read questions ahead of time.

Exam format

Both parts are played only once — no repeat.

Part 1 — Five short announcements (e.g. train station, airport) with True/False statements.
Part 2 — A longer radio interview with True/False statements.

Short situations or dialogues with True/False questions. You hear each clip twice, unlike Parts 1 and 2.

Use the reading time wisely
Before the audio starts, you get a short pause. Skim the statements to know exactly what keywords, numbers, or topics to listen for.
Focus on synonyms and paraphrasing
The exam will rarely use the exact same words in the audio as in the written question. Listen for the meaning, not just matching vocabulary.

Many candidates panic when they realize Parts 1 and 2 are not repeated. You must make a decision immediately after the audio finishes.

If you miss a piece of information, let it go. If you keep thinking about it, you will miss the answer to the next question as well.

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