DTZ B1 and ÖIF B1 exam preparation
If you are preparing for DTZ B1 in Germany or the ÖIF B1 Integrationprüfung in Austria, start here. This page helps you choose the right speaking book or writing book, compare both exam tracks, and download a free sample before you buy.
Germany-focused DTZ B1 prep
Use this section if you are preparing for the Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer in Germany and want practical B1 material that matches the speaking exam and the writing task.
Austria-focused ÖIF B1 prep
Use this section if you need Austria-focused preparation for the ÖIF B1 Integrationprüfung, with realistic speaking practice and writing support built around everyday Austrian contexts.
DTZ B1
The Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (DTZ) is a practical German exam used in Germany. This section helps learners understand the format and choose the right DTZ B1 speaking book or DTZ B1 writing book.
The DTZ speaking exam includes 3 task types: introduce yourself, speak about a picture and your own experience, and plan something together with a partner.
The DTZ writing task centers on a short practical message of around 80 to 100 words with four content points.
The DTZ books stay close to real Germany-based situations such as appointments, housing, institutions, work, and everyday integration topics.
A DTZ certificate at B1 level can serve as accepted proof of German language ability for applications such as a settlement permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis) and naturalization. Whether you qualify still depends on the other legal requirements in your case, so always check current BAMF and local authority rules.
They are suitable for self-study, classroom teaching, or study groups that want exam-fit B1 practice instead of generic drill material.
Start with the DTZ skill that feels weakest now, or use both books if you want a more complete speaking-and-writing prep plan.
Speaking workbook
A Germany-focused DTZ B1 speaking book with 60 exercises for self-introduction, picture-and-experience tasks, and partner planning, plus model answers, useful phrases, follow-up questions, and German-to-English vocabulary.
Free sample with 3 DTZ speaking tasks: A free sample that shows the speaking task format, model support, and the kind of language training used in the full book.
Writing workbook
A practical DTZ B1 writing book built around the core exam task: short messages with four content points. It includes 30 units across personal messages, formal requests, complaints and apologies, plus transfer practice and 5 full DTZ mock tasks.
Free sample with 4 DTZ writing tasks: A free sample book that lets learners preview the writing task style, structure, and support used in the full DTZ writing book.
ÖIF B1
The ÖIF B1 Integrationprüfung is an official Austrian integration exam. This section explains the exam and helps learners choose the right ÖIF B1 speaking book or ÖIF B1 writing book.
It is part of Austria's integration system for third-country nationals and serves as an official language-and-integration certificate connected to the Integrationsvereinbarung.
Passing the B1 Integrationprüfung can be used as evidence for Modul 2 of the Integration Agreement. That can matter for paths such as Daueraufenthalt - EU and, in many cases, Austrian citizenship.
Your certificate shows that you reached B1-level German in an officially recognized ÖIF exam format. It can also help when institutions, training providers, or employers ask for formal proof of German skills.
Exact legal requirements can depend on residence status and current authority rules, so always check the latest official ÖIF or Austrian government guidance for your own case.
These ÖIF books help you practice the Austria-style tasks that cause the most pressure, with sample books available before you commit to the full version.
Speaking workbook
An ÖIF B1 speaking workbook with 85 focused units: 30 planning dialogues, 30 opinion-and-discussion topics, and 25 picture-description prompts, all supported with vocabulary and examiner follow-up questions.
Free sample with 3 ÖIF speaking tasks: Three speaking tasks that show the dialogue style, vocabulary support, and follow-up-question format.
Writing workbook
An ÖIF B1 writing workbook with 30 guided units across informal and formal messages, complaints, and short opinions, plus Austria-based scenarios, clear phrase banks, checklists, and complete mock writing tasks.
Free sample with 4 ÖIF writing tasks: Four sample tasks that show the structure, tone, and support used in the full ÖIF writing workbook.
Choose by exam, then by skill
If you need DTZ B1 preparation for Germany, go straight to the DTZ section. If you need ÖIF B1 preparation for Austria, use the ÖIF section. In both cases, you can start with a free sample book and then continue with the full speaking or writing book.