{"id":6515,"date":"2021-03-17T06:50:20","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T06:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elblogdeidiomas.es\/?p=6515"},"modified":"2021-03-15T18:51:24","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T18:51:24","slug":"differences-of-the-german-goethe-test-pro-and-testdaf-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elblogdeidiomas.es\/en\/differences-of-the-german-goethe-test-pro-and-testdaf-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"Differences of the German exams Goethe-test Pro and TestDaf"},"content":{"rendered":"

The characteristics and differences of the German exams Goethe-test Pro and TestDaf<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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INDEX OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n

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  • Guide to preparing the German exam Goethe-test Pro<\/li>\n
  • Guide to preparing the German TestDaf exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    In order to facilitate your access to the exam of the language you are studying, we have thought it appropriate for those who are waiting to take advanced German, to expose “the characteristics of the exams:\u00a0Goethe-test Pro and TestDaf”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    If you have already made the decision to take either of these two\u00a0German exams\u00a0in the near future\u00a0, it is good that regardless of having reached the necessary level, that you familiarize yourself with the specific exam.\u00a0It is appropriate that you inform yourself of the parts that consist of said exams, the type of exercises you are going to face, the time you have to complete said exercises, etc.\u00a0And especially, of the differences that exist between the two possibilities, so the choice will be more successful, more adjusted to your reality.<\/p>\n

    Guide to preparing the German exam Goethe-test Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Goethe-test Pro is an exam system devised to assess your linguistic level that discovers the type of training and courses suitable for you based on the results of the exam.\u00a0It is a computerized German exam that will show you quickly and safely the listening and reading skills that you have in the workplace.\u00a0The Goethe-Test PRO determines the individual language level in 60 to 90 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    It makes it easier for companies to verify the mastery of the German language of candidates and their workers, as well as to assess the results of previous courses, in addition to establishing a more adjusted basis for future learning programs.<\/p>\n

    Exam structures<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • The participants start from the same level, according to the answer given, the program chooses the specific tasks taking into account said answer, adapting by this means to the language level of each one.<\/li>\n
    • Once the exam is finished, you receive the result<\/strong>\u00a0along with the certificate and a detailed description of your level regarding the language.\u00a0An important aspect is that there is no suspense.<\/li>\n
    • The Goethe-Test PRO exam can be carried out in the same way at an exam center anywhere in the world as directly at your company.<\/li>\n
    • It uses methods of the well-known Business Language Testing Service (BULATS) and is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages \u200b\u200b(CEFR).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      To enroll, we recommend you review the online enrollment platform:\u00a0examnexam \u00a0\u00a0where you can see calls and prices and enroll online.<\/p>\n

      Guide to preparing the German TestDaf exam<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      The\u00a0TestDaf<\/strong>\u00a0exam\u00a0is intended for those who are considering studying at a university in Germany<\/strong>\u00a0, participating in some type of research or\u00a0applying<\/strong>\u00a0for a scholarship, due to their high level of German and need to obtain a language certificate at a higher level.\u00a0If you are in these conditions, the Goethe Institute has the specific certification to be able to carry out these activities within Germany, we speak of the TestDaf certification.<\/p>\n

      The TestDaf is an advanced level German exam that\u00a0has four parts<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0It covers levels B2 and C1 of the scale of competences of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages \u200b\u200b(CEFR).\u00a0Passing in all its parts you will obtain the TestDaf 4 level and with it the valid certificate to be admitted in practically all the specialties and careers of the German universities.<\/p>\n

      Structure of the German TestDaf exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      The TestDaF is a standardized test, developed and centrally assessed.\u00a0The results are certified in the three levels TestDaF-Niveaustufen (TDN) 3, 4 and 5.<\/p>\n

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        Reading comprehension of the German TestDaf:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        You should read short everyday texts in the field of a university or high school.<\/p>\n

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          • You must read a journalistic essay (450-550 words approx.)<\/strong>\u00a0About social policy and answer questions on this topic.<\/li>\n
          • Practice about a text in scientific language (550-650 words approx.)<\/strong>\u00a0From a specialized magazine or university and decide if some statements about it are true or not, or if the text does not give information about it.<\/li>\n
          • The duration of\u00a0this test is 60 minutes<\/strong>\u00a0.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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            Listening comprehension of the German TestDaf.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            The duration of the test is approximately 40 minutes.<\/p>\n

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            • Written expression of the German TestDaf<\/strong>\u00a0:\n
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              • You are given a topic and, based on the essential questions and statistical data, you will have to\u00a0create a structured and coherent text<\/strong>\u00a0.<\/li>\n
              • You must state your point of view on this issue and argue it.<\/li>\n
              • The duration of the test is\u00a060 minutes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Oral expression (computer-assisted) of the German TestDaf<\/strong>\u00a0:\n
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                • You must carry out seven tasks in which you imagine yourself immersed in different communicative situations in a German university.<\/li>\n
                • Gather information, describe graphics, and summarize their content.\u00a0You must express your opinion and justify it, take a position, give advice, evaluate alternatives and state hypotheses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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                  level<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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                  Goethe-test Pro<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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                  TestDaf<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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                  Goethe-test Pro<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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                  TestDaf<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                  <\/td>\nWritten exam<\/strong><\/td>\nWritten comprehension<\/strong><\/td>\noral<\/strong><\/td>\nUnderstanding<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  oral<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                  A1<\/td>\n60 minutes<\/td>\n<\/td>\n15 minutes<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  A2<\/td>\n105 minutes<\/td>\n<\/td>\n15 minutes<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  B1<\/td>\n165 minutes<\/td>\n<\/td>\n15 minutes<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  TDN3-B2<\/p>\n

                  TDN3<\/td>\n

                  		190 minutes<\/td>\nRead 3 texts 40min.<\/p>\n

                  Write 60 minutes<\/td>\n

                  		15 minutes<\/td>\n3 auditions<\/p>\n

                  40 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                  TDN4-C1<\/p>\n

                  TDN4<\/td>\n

                  		190 minutes<\/td>\n1 task to write<\/p>\n

                  – duration: 60 minutes<\/td>\n

                  		15 minutes<\/td>\n7 exercises approx.<\/p>\n

                  30 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                  C2<\/td>\n190 minutes<\/td>\n<\/td>\n15 minutes<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                  If you want to enroll online or get guidance for your official language exam, you can take it or get advice at:\u00a0https:\/\/examenexam.com\/es\/es\/<\/p>\n\n\n

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