Use this to run a full practice test under realistic conditions. Do 2–3 mock tests in Week 6.
Setup
- Set aside 90–120 minutes (uninterrupted)
- Use a tablet or computer (not paper)
- No dictionary, no notes during the test
- Set a timer for each section
- Have a recording device ready for speaking
Mock Test Structure
Section 1: Reading (30 minutes)
| Task | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Word ↔ picture matching (5 items) | 3 min | Create from vocab packs or skip if above A1 |
| Job ad true/false (6 items) | 7 min | 03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md Ex.1 or find a real ad |
| Short notice MC (3 items) | 5 min | 03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md Ex.2 |
| Title-text matching (4 items) | 8 min | 03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md Ex.3 or create from news |
| B2 multiple choice (3 items) | 7 min | 03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md Ex.4 or find an article |
Reading score: ___ / 21
Section 2: Listening (25 minutes)
| Task | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 3 words → match pictures | 3 min | YouTube: “Deutsch hören A1” |
| Short text → correct picture | 5 min | DW Nico’s Weg or similar |
| Interview → assign statements (3 speakers) | 8 min | Easy German interview or DW Top-Thema |
| Survey → satisfied/dissatisfied (4 items) | 9 min | DW or SRF podcast |
Important: Play audio only ONCE for B1/B2 tasks.
Listening score: ___ / 13 (estimate based on correct answers)
Section 3: Writing (30 minutes)
| Task | Time | Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| Fill form fields | 3 min | 03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md Ex.5 |
| Reply to text message | 3 min | Pick any from 03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md (1–5) |
| Write a simple email (A2) | 8 min | Pick from Prompts 6–15 |
| Write a B1 inquiry email | 8 min | Pick from Prompts 16–25 |
| Write a B2 opinion text (~200 words) | 8 min | Pick from Prompts 26–30 |
Writing self-assessment:
| Criteria | Score (1–5) |
|---|---|
| Answered all parts of each prompt | |
| Correct greeting + sign-off | |
| Used connectors (weil, deshalb, ausserdem…) | |
| Spelling and capitalization | |
| Formal/informal register correct | |
| B2 text has clear pro/contra + opinion |
Section 4: Speaking (15 minutes)
Record everything. Have someone ask you questions, or use a timer.
| Task | Time | Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| Self-introduction | 1–2 min | Stellen Sie sich vor. |
| Personal questions (3 random) | 3 min | See list below |
| Process description | 3 min | Beschreiben Sie, wie man [X] macht. |
| Pro/contra + opinion | 4 min | Was denken Sie über [topic]? |
Random personal questions (pick 3):
- Was machen Sie beruflich? (Data Scientist bei SMG)
- Wie sieht ein typischer Tag bei Ihnen aus? (Tram, Büro, Daten, Sport)
- Was machen Sie in der Freizeit? (Volleyball, Fussball, Schach, Skifahren, Restaurants)
- Was ist Ihr Lieblingsessen? (moldauisch, italienisch — aus Studienzeit in Italien)
- Wie haben Sie Deutsch gelernt? (Kurs in Zürich, Selbststudium)
- Was gefällt Ihnen an der Schweiz? (Berge, Lebensqualität, Sicherheit)
- Woher kommen Sie? (Chișinău, Moldau — studiert in Moldau, Italien, Schweden)
- Wie kommen Sie zur Arbeit? (Tram, ca. 15 Minuten)
Speaking self-assessment:
| Criteria | Score (1–5) |
|---|---|
| Spoke in full sentences (not one-word) | |
| Used structures (zuerst, dann, zum Schluss) | |
| Answered follow-up questions | |
| Pro/contra was balanced with clear opinion | |
| Spoke for the full time (didn’t stop too early) | |
| Sounded natural (not like reading a script) |
After the Mock Test
Error Log
| Skill | What went wrong | Words/phrases I didn’t know | Priority to fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | ☐ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low | ||
| Listening | ☐ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low | ||
| Writing | ☐ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low | ||
| Speaking | ☐ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low |
Action Plan
Based on the error log, my top 3 things to work on before the next mock:
Mock Test Tracker
| Mock # | Date | Reading | Listening | Writing | Speaking | Biggest weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | /21 | /13 | /5 | /5 | ||
| 2 | /21 | /13 | /5 | /5 | ||
| 3 | /21 | /13 | /5 | /5 |