Business German · WiDaF® Basic

[ WiDaF® Basic – work-related German for beginners ]

With the basic test of German as a foreign language in business, you objectively certify your elementary work-related German skills. The multiple-choice questions cover work-relevant topics such as emails, phone calls, office small talk and business dining. WiDaF® Basic is suitable for beginners with basic knowledge and is supported by DIHK-Bildungs-GmbH, the IHK and the Federal Employment Agency.

Exam sections & points

What is tested

You can score a total of 180 points. Each section receives a separate result, from which the overall result is derived. You will receive your certificate about two weeks after the exam.

  • Vocabulary and structures
  • Reading comprehension based on short texts
  • Listening comprehension based on picture descriptions, simple sentences and dialogues
  • Total: 180 points, reported separately for each section
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At a glance

  • For beginnersbeginners with basic knowledge
  • Supported byDIHK-Bildungs-GmbH, IHK, Federal Employment Agency
  • Resultcertificate approx. 2 weeks after the exam
  • Exam centreEloquia Frankfurt – open to external candidates too
Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Who is WiDaF® Basic suitable for?

For beginners with basic knowledge who want to demonstrate their elementary work-related German skills.

How is the test structured?

Vocabulary and structures, reading comprehension based on short texts and listening comprehension (picture descriptions, simple sentences and dialogues), 180 points in total.

When will I receive my certificate?

As a rule, about two weeks after the exam.

Do I need a more advanced variant?

For advanced work-related German skills, the WiDaF® is suitable.

Dates & registration

Current exam dates & online registration

Petra Zirfaß
Your contact

Petra Zirfaß

Manager Language Projects

pzirfass@eloquia.com · +49 (0)69 23 85 93 17