After learning of the German language is necessary to fix traveled - to pass a language exam. And it is much more convenient to do it close to home, than to go to the faraway Germany. About the exam and prepare for it, see the article of our readers.
Those who want to work or study in a German-speaking country, will likely have to pass a language exam. One of the options - this is a test DSH. We have already talked about it in the pages of Layfhakera and gave some useful tips for those to whom he will. However, DSH has a significant drawback - it can pass only in the German-speaking country. What to do if you do not have such an opportunity? There is a great alternative - TestDaF. About the exam and prepare for it to tell our reader Annie Lenny.
What is the TestDaF
TestDaF - is a test which is used to assess the level of knowledge required for admission to a German university. It can be put into certified centers around the world, that is, without leaving their own mills. This is probably the main and very significant advantage TestDaF.
The exam is held six times a year. Works tested within 6-8 weeks in Hagen, Germany. This point should be considered when choosing the exam dates: Make sure you have time to get a certificate before the deadline will expire at the university.
TestDaF is not easy, and therefore is not recommended for beginners to take it. But if you still are determined, it is possible to test their strength by using special resources (here and here).
Please note that the exam can not use any aids. Passport and pen black or blue - all that you can be carry.
Tasks
1. Reading.
Three texts of varying complexity by 30 jobs. Runtime: 60 min.
2. Listening.
Three record with 25 jobs. Running Time: 40 min.
3. Written speech.
One writing assignment. Runtime: 60 min.
4. Oral speech.
Seven conversational tasks. Running Time: 30 min.
results
Work examinees are measured by three-level scale (in accordance with the levels of B2.1 C1.2 to scale European Council).
If you have all the items 5 (TDN 5), as it was with me, your level of knowledge is even higher than required. This gives you the right to apply for any specialty, including language.
TestDaF level 4 (TDN 4) allows you to study at German universities. However, some language specialty will not be available because they require TDN 5 on at least two counts.
With TestDaF level 3 (TDN 3), too, can do, but your choice will be significantly limited. Most likely, it will be technical professions, or those in which the training takes place in English. More information about this is usually placed on the university site.
How to prepare
TestDaF assignments are very similar to Modeltest and require examinee good language base. As it turn out, it is known to everyone: read, listen, speak and write in German, choosing relevant topics.
Personally, I am for the exam practically prepared: with the formation of an interpreter, I just "chased away» Modeltest job by the book. But I can say that it is very important to understand the logic of the test itself. In the course of its execution you will certainly come in handy skill to collect in a stressful situation and correctly calculate the time. Do not look for the learned topics - on the first place there is the ability to think logically. If you are able to understand information and communicate it to the interlocutor, to separate the important from the secondary, to compare different points of view and build argument - it will greatly facilitate your task.
Among other things, you can come in handy skill descriptions of pictures and graphs. For example, I had a job to describe the principle of operation of hydroelectric power plants and process recycling paper :)
In some cases, it can not hurt to connect your imagination and ingenuity. I am convinced of this when one of the verbal task: I had to call the professor and ask to postpone the examination date. Not a loss, I naboltal something about my sister's wedding (which I have, by the way, is not present). Talk, talk and more talk time, not forgetting about grammar.
An additional factor of stress can be a record of the process you perform oral tasks. Compounding situation and the fact that examinees say parallel. I was lucky: I passed one exam. Despite this, the whole TestDaFIt took me about five hours. During such a long time it is difficult to keep the concentration, so in the intervals themselves good treat chocolate, nuts or fruits. And most importantly - believe in yourself, then all must come out!
useful links
website DaF
Site 2 DaF
Useful for the preparation of a book
German-language site for training