How I Got Full Marks on the TestDaF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache)

TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache) is a standardized German language test which covers levels B2-C1. I took the TestDaF in November and ended up getting full marks for it, so in this video, I share my tips on how to score well and do great on the TestDaF.
There are some things that I didn't really explain well in the video. If you're not preparing for the TestDaF at a language school, you'll have to apply to sit the test online by yourself. This is problematic because language schools apply for their students and these seats are reserved for them before the online application is open to the public. This means that a lot of the time, the test centers in the bigger cities are already fully booked and you'll be restricted to test centers at the smaller cities.
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Textbooks I have personally used to get to C1 and full marks on the TestDaF (affiliate links):
📖 TestDaF Books I used to get full marks:
TestDaF-Training 20.15: amzn.to/3gA01tB
Prüfungstraining DaF: amzn.to/3tNNBBP
📚 German Textbooks:
Themen aktuell 1 (A1): amzn.to/32JajPL
Themen aktuell 2 (A2):amzn.to/3aAYyPS
Aspekte neu (B1 part 1): amzn.to/32LzbX3
Aspekte neu (B1 part 2): amzn.to/3xmMew7
Aspekte neu (B2 part 1): amzn.to/2QrLoxH
Aspekte neu (B2 part 2): amzn.to/3vhp3BO
Aspekte neu (C1): amzn.to/2S08fAV
German Vocabulary Book (vocabulary sorted according to different topics) For A1-B2: amzn.to/3xoOiEe
The TestDaF is also graded as follows:
The test has 4 sections and for each section, you can score a minimum of 3 points and a maximum of 5 points, making the test out of 20 points in total. Lots of universities require you to score 4, 4, 4, 4 on each section so it's best to aim for at least 16 points.
You're welcome to leave comments if you have any questions; I'll try my best to answer them. Thanks for watching and best of luck if you're planning on taking the test.

[@MoreYinThanYang]

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[@SS-et6cy]

Pretty good material. No wonder you’ve gotten the perfect score. Precise and well organized. Good job!

[@anonyme103]

I ACTUALLY found your video very helpful, and I'm ACTUALLY going to take the test the next month

[@CYDAmity]

It's because I subscribed yesterday! thank you for uploading

[@thomi_hilfigner]

I'm thinking about taking the DAF exam, this video is VERY helpful!

[@jaimedelmonte01]

Ich liebe Ihre Kanal!! Vielen dank!

[@dailyjoy9556]

I'm going to make the a1 and I'm very nervous. You're my hero!

[@wolfganghukriede4739]

Omg, you're so wonderful. We're very proud of you.

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Thank you!

[@karlwhite2733]

So actually I really enjoy your videos. You actually have some very good information. It's actually nice your videos are short and to the point. Congratulations on getting a 20/20, it's actually inspiring. The views out your window is actually very pretty. I actually can't wait for your next upload. 😁 Actually.

[@MoreYinThanYang]

actually 😂

[@shiuandai0426]

Good job girl. I’m just a beginner to learn German and I have already learned German for three months and I like to watch your video

[@thanos1229]

You must b good now

[@abhiinair]

Boah!! Really impressive!! 20/20 ist wirklich toll!! 😀

[@MahmoudAdel-bq1xp]

WOWWWWWWWO thanks so much i am really inspired with this video , congratulation thanks so much

[@TTminh-wh8me]

thanks for the tips

[@Balligat]

Na prima! Das ist ja ein überzeugendes Ergebnis, eine sehr gründliche und überlegte Vorbereitung - die schließlich mit Erfolg belohnt wurde. OK, I'll repeat it in English for those who aren't fluent in German: Great! That is a convincing result, a very thorough and deliberate preparation - which was in the end rewarded with success. Snow is good to look at & have fun outside - as long as one doesn't have to go distances by car at this time of the year.

[@davidhintz1]

Still don´t know her Name.

[@amey97]

Thanks for the Tips 👍🏻🔥 & for that "BYYEEEEE"😂

[@duprelleketchemen950]

Girl you're a monster🔥

[@blueball3789]

you are great! Thank you so much :)

[@sing759]

thanks so much, your video help me a lot. I am learning B1+ level now. I am planning to go till C1

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Wow congrats! Keep it up 💪

[@xColdFir3]

I actually think that this video was actually very good. Actually! :3 Congratulations btw. :)

[@guzelfetkulina9599]

xColdFir3 lol😅

[@MohamedIbrahim98]

Danke schön ❤️

[@rohmanatasi1771]

Pure LEGEND CONGRATULATIONS 🎉

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Thanks!

[@halityilmaz2942]

Love your humor :) Actually :)

[@smartmandarinkatrinalee]

wow~~~ awesome!!! 你太強了！！！！

[@thomasprell4193]

Gut gemacht!! Anscheinend erfordert der Test auch ein tiefer gehendes Verständnis der Grammatik. Ist dem so? Chachacha ....

[@fionafiona1146]

Davon ist auszugehen

[@naveenkumarsharma7370]

Many many congratulations yang

[@anaghashyam9845]

Wait, now it's been 4 months again! I just found your channel though

[@highclass6541]

Great video

[@alaminmughrabi84]

8:33 I like how you say BYYYYYYEEEE :D

[@HowToofficial]

And actually I Love Your Video's ❤

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Thanks 😊

[@ka.h.7084]

Good job. Congratulations

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Thanks 😄

[@motisvaritia6045]

You are so cool! Greetings from the netherlands

[@ndongmojoseph238]

By the way great result

[@menuhin]

4x 5!!! Großartig!!!

[@aneeshprasobhan]

*Actually*, I really like your videos :D

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Thanks for the support !! 😊

[@kathych1274]

super nerdy video I like :D

[@MoreYinThanYang]

📖 TestDaF Books I used to get full marks (affiliate links): TestDaF-Training 20.15: amzn.to/3gA01tB Prüfungstraining DaF: amzn.to/3tNNBBP Disclaimer: I get a small commission if you happen to purchase through one of my links.

[@moongirl9833]

Omg you’re so lucky😭❤️Testdaf is so hard

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Aim for the best, you can do it too! 💪

[@Desotho]

amazing :)

[@mulle2000]

Nice channel, nice video. Where are you staying right now? I am from cologne and in 2015 I've spent every 2nd weekend in HK (during that time I was living in SH)

[@bozo4783]

You should make a video in German, I think it would help me out a lot since I am also learning German.

[@wlouisarodrigo4654]

Hi.. Thankyou for the Video. IT was helpful! And I have a question. Did you do any Other grammer books to reach C1? Im still learning B2 and and Look Forward to talking the TestDaF im a couple of months.

[@bolleaoibhe2840]

Herlichen Glückwunsch! Was genau studierst du?

[@arnoldoduck7274]

thank you for your advice. Please can you do a simulated training session explaining your learning method with the book TestDaf Training 20.15? (I think the method is also very important) thank you in advance

[@l-dragodestructor702]

Unglaublich ha 😁 unglaublich , du bist unglaublich, alles über dich ist unglaublich 😂

[@PEProzent]

Your pronunciation of the German "r" is pretty good. Did u initially pronounce it similar to "h/ch" and how did you improve? Many beginners pronunce the "r" further back (i.e. closer to the throat).

[@MoreYinThanYang]

I listened to a lot of German music to help my pronunciation. I'm aware I have problems with the 'ch' sound and will try to improve 🙂 thanks for your feedback

[@dearestelvie]

OMG! You live in Kassel. On August I will move to Kassel. I am Asian also:) I watched all your KZbin Videos . I like it

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Wow thanks that really means a lot 🙂 I don’t live there though I just took my TestDaF there

[@windamangunsong704]

It was cool! Anyways, may i ask where can i find those books you showed to practice? Because i think it's pretty hard to find, and i haven't found it yet.

[@MoreYinThanYang]

You can find them on amazon 🙂

[@mariojrcanales1646]

WTF you did it for fun? 🤣 Damn! Congratulations. Still studying for B2 currently in A2 though.👍

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Well I didn’t need it at the time, but I thought it would be good to have if I ever need to prove my German level on paper. Wish you good luck 👍

[@MoreYinThanYang]

In case you're wondering - a video of me speaking in German 😬kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH-5kmdjp6iSotk

[@aayushgupta1807]

Hi listen I am from India & I want to give testdaf exam so, I want to know that is Passport is necessarily required for testdaf registration ? Please reply Yin Than Yang 🙂🙏🙂

[@flouw8733]

Ich gratuliere Ihnen. Haben Sie ein Video auf C1 Deustch (Thema :Grafikdiagram) gedreht?

[@labeeqapatankar1258]

Hey can you please make a video on bachelors in mannheim (about the studienkolleg)

[@asmaaebrahim8678]

This is sooo fantastic! 💙💙 But how did you prepare for "Mündliche Prüfung" with yourself!! 😭😭

[@MoreYinThanYang]

I set a timer, wrote down what I wanted to say in bullet points and then tried to say it out loud under timed conditions 😄

[@mariamsk2375]

thank you for information. i have question about how long have you been studying German before taking testdaf course?

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Around 4 years but If you need it urgently for a job or Uni application, you could totally pass it after around 2 years of intensively learning German

[@HorstChristophSchreiber]

5:00 I think you did not mean Redewendungen (proverbs), but Redemittel

[@user-vi7gj1pk9w]

Hi, im struggling with the listening part right now, so i wonder which is more difficult, the listening part from the book u recommended or the real Daf exam？ Thx！

[@leeyongjae89]

Hi, I am on the preparation for the Testdaf, so could you share the musterlösungs for speaking and writing sections?

[@louisayyh]

You are smart! How long did it take for you to get to this level of proficiency?

[@MoreYinThanYang]

It took around 3-4 years living in a foreign country and reaching this level of proficiency Some people take intensive courses in Germany and can reach this level a lot faster though 😄

[@ScEd21]

I think the reason that your video, which you mentioned in the beginning, blew up quite a bit did so because a lot of Germans are for some reason very curious how foreigners perceive "their" country... :) (and then 10-20% of Germans proceed to comment the dumbest things imaginable, haha!) Anyway, I do hope that you have a nice and enjoyable time living there, and don't make too many negative experiences - also, congratulations on your excellent exam. :)

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Thanks for the support! 😊

[@Mohamed_Ali285]

Great❤️🙏 .are you American and study in germany?

[@mojtabashepherd4802]

How long did it take for you to be able to read advanced texts?

[@paulmurray1985]

So you didn't take any German courses? That is impressive. How did you practice the oral portion of the test? Also, how long did you prepare for the exam? Thanks

[@MoreYinThanYang]

I did take German courses but I didn't take any courses that specifically helped prepare for the TestDaF. I had 3 months between registering and the actual test date to prepare but like most people I only started studying intensively over the final month 😄

[@paulmurray1985]

@@MoreYinThanYang It is a perfect score which is hard to beat. I need to take the Deutsch for Zuwander A2-B1 test. I prefer the online material available on youtube and duolingo over the courses at VHS. Dont get me wrong, VHS is helpful but I like the grammar explanations in English. I think learning German would be probably twice as good at the Goethe institute but it is too expensive for me. Eventually, I want to take the B2 test. Heck, if I can take the test by the end of this year, I would. Have you ever taught of teaching German to english speakers?

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Good luck on the test!!! I've never thought about teaching German because I think I still have a ton of room for improvement. But if people have questions on grammar or something, I'm more than happy to help explain 😊

[@rachakhessaissia3128]

How long did it take you from a1 to c1 ? Good job

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Around 3 years It’s definitely possible to reach it faster but you’d have to be already living in Germany or really learning it full time in your home country

[@Blackleopardavrilkim]

Respect

[@mohammedawais8091]

Hi What are the differences & difficulties between paper based and digital TestDaF Exam?

[@vollstaendingennamen]

deine aussprache ist ur gut

[@ai__wizard__]

Omg So cooll

[@benabderrahmaneghoutia8479]

How long did it take you to reach c1 level?

[@spinFK]

It seems u have the "Durchblick" 👍 We germans complaining about the weather the hole time. But there is also a saying: "Es gibt kein schlechtes Wetter, es gibt nur falsche Kleidung." 😉

[@PatAfixBeats]

You’re really good in German, I think! 😊 Is there any Chance to get in contact with you?

[@badr6833]

I actually had last year 3 B1 and 1 A2, and I have one year to prepare for the TestDaf so I can go study in Germany, do you think that I can reach that level? How would you do if you where at my place with my time?

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Are you learning German full time or part time? I would take the first 9 months getting as close to c1 as possible and then the last 3 months learning the testdaf itself

[@badr6833]

@@MoreYinThanYang I only have 2.5 hours per week in school

[@badr6833]

@@MoreYinThanYang And we have an A2-B1 book, so I think that those hours will not really be helpful to reach my goal

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Then you gotta spend time learning by yourself and get some B2-C1 material 🙂

[@merteren908]

Kann ein jemand bitte mir die Punktsystem von TestDaF erklären. Ich habe gelesen dass wenn dir mehr als 10 Punkte von einen Part von der Prüfung haben das es genug ist für TDN-4. Aber wie können wir diese 10 Punkte haben? Wie viele Fragen müssen wir korrekt antworten ?

[@photosphotos9604]

Hallo. Deine Stimme ist sehr schön. Could you please recommend me a book to raise my level to C1. I'm preparing myself for the Testdaf in June and I'd like to follow your steps. Thanks in advance.

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Danke! What kind of book do you have in mind? Textbooks? Fiction? Non-fiction?

[@ArturoStojanoff]

You should make a video in German! Also, are the results of this particular test useful forever? For example, the certificates you get from Cambridge English as a foreign language exams don't last forever, after a few years you have to retake the exams to show you haven't lost your level, except the Proficiency exam (the last one), which is valid basically forever. Do you know if that is any different with these tests?

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Hey Arturo, I’m not sure but I know what you mean because some universities require the language test to have been taken within a few years of the application. A lot of universities in Germany require a DSH-Prüfung which you’ll have to take at the uni campus in addition to the TestDaF during the application process so I guess that’s how you prove you haven’t lost proficiency. Hope this helps 😊

[@ritarin2434]

Hey I was wondering what hochschule you went to that study English? I want to study in Germany but I have zero knowledge of german so I think it's my only way out.

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Hey I think you should find a program based on what you want to study and not the institution because as far as I know, the language is based on the program. What I mean is, from what I have observed, a lot of universities and Hochschulen offer both German and English programs. I made a video before on how to search for one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmi9lpWAhbmXbM0 Hope this helps

[@migenhoxha1126]

Hi More Yin Than Yang,I find your videos very nice and helpful.I am thinking about moving to study and live in germany.I would like it if you make any video to show the prices in germany, i mean in general price of food ,home ,internet etc.I would like it.You seem and i think you are a very smart girl and cute ;)I am new on your chanel and almost i‘ve seen all of your videos.I wish you very luck and success!Bis dann ,Migen

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Thanks for the support! I can’t really make a general video about prices because it’s different in different cities and small towns. My internet costs are summed up together in my rent so I’m not sure how much that is either. Also, you pay more for faster internet speeds and mine is really slow. I can tell you that I spend around 20-40 Euro per week on groceries and around 100 euro per month on my student health insurance though 🙂

[@migenhoxha1126]

More Yin Than Yang you are welcome!Thank you for the informations that you gave me! Bye 🙂

[@MoreYinThanYang]

You’re welcome to ask more questions if you have any !

[@sinqobilenhlangulela9812]

Hi there. How long did it take you to get to C1?

[@MoreYinThanYang]

I would say around 2.5 years I didn't do the TestDaF until 4 years after of learning though

[@yingchi5200]

Ich muss sagen bist du super geil ......

[@DSH4YOU]

Why did you decide to pass TestDaF and not DSH or TelcC1? 🌹🌹👩🏻‍🏫

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Because DSH is associated with a particular institution and tbh I have never heard of telc before 😅

[@mostafahamdy4815]

How long it took to reach c1 level ?..Was it self-study? ..and how long for testdaf preparation? congratulation and thank you In advance

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Hi Mostafa, it took me around 2 years to reach C1 by taking German classes at my old university but I didn’t take the TestDaF until 4 years after I started learning the language. I started preparing for the TestDaF 2-3 weeks before my test date. Everyone has their own pace, just do what suits you most. Hope this helps 🙂

[@mschm8851]

Hello, Thanks for the good and helpful tips! I wanna ask a question ♥️: did you take the exam when you finished C1 ? I've recently finished B2 , but I wanna get TDN 5 in all 4 parts. Thanks again. I am Looking forward to hear from you 😀 😊.

[@MoreYinThanYang]

I took the exam once I felt I was at C1 level. I didn’t need the exam so I wasn’t in a rush to do it but I wanted to do it anyway for myself. Try not to pressure yourself too much and you’ll be good 😊

[@ahmadmohammad5756]

Wie hast du im Testdaf bestanden und wie kann man seine Horenvestehen verbessern

[@julsenroute]

Hi, In order to be C1, which should be the minimum score? all 5s? or less?

[@MoreYinThanYang]

I quickly googled and apparently 4 for a section means B2/C1 level whereas 5 is classified as C1 level. So I guess 4s could be seen as C1 too?

[@feruzkholov6305]

can you recommend any book for preparing for all the topics of Speaking test (Mündlicher Ausdruck)

[@zaraeldzikri9152]

Feruz Kholov fit für den TestDaF

[@dailysmile1845]

Make video on how you memorised german vocabulary ........

[@MoreYinThanYang]

I am not a fan of memorizing vocabulary but I had a vocabulary test every week while I was learning German at university. We used the book: Lextra - Deutsch als Fremdsprache A1-B2 - Lernwörterbuch Grund- und Aufbauwortschatz by Erwin Tschirner I think this book is alright because it splits vocabulary into different topics so you’re not just blindly memorizing vocabulary without context The other way that I think is more effective is to use the language - write a diary or talk to other people in German and learn the words as you go. It’s more effective because it gives you a context for the words. Hope this helps

[@rohmanatasi1771]

Struggling with the Graphic ;'( I have the test on 13.feb and still don't know how to write a decent Essay

[@stanli3385]

Hey man. I have tomorrow the test too. Good luck!

[@rohmanatasi1771]

@@stanli3385 Hey! Good luck to you too man thank you ! I hope we will do good

[@rohmanatasi1771]

@Tarik Abu Mukh I have been nervous since the beginning of the day , good luck to you too

[@MM-fe8rr]

I also took my test the same day. I had Tdn3 in written expression. I thought my tdn5 in oral expression would help me to compensate but no. I am so disappointed. Anyway good luck to all🤞🤞

[@rohmanatasi1771]

@Tarik Abu Mukh Oh hey man Unfortunately i didn't achieve the main goal, which is TDN(4) in each part . I got 3.4.4.3. Thankfully i did well in the writing part, also the listening was good. READING AND SPEAKING were shit, which explains why i got 3 in them. With the reading parts i was so nervous and i didn't begin answering until after 10 minutes of the Exams begin. With the Speaking part i got so disappointed.. i didn't know that there sill be 20 people in the same room talking at the same time.. which nearly made me not hear myself.... What about you ? Thanks for checking in btw

[@einfachthai]

Hallo, ich bin Thailändisch. Jetzt wohne ich auch in Deutschland. Ich möchte Master Degree hier machen. Ich habe ein paar Fragen. 1. Ich möchte Testdaf TND 4 machen. Jetzt mein Niveau ist B1. Und weiter B2 lernen. Ich bin nicht sicher, ob ich im 4 Monate für Testdaf 4 schaffen kann. 2. Hast du einen Onlinekurs machen? Welchen? Vielen Dank im Voraus

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Ich habe das Buch “TestDaF Training 20.15” benutzt und keinen Kurs besucht. 4 Monate könnten ein bisschen knapp sein aber wenn du in Vollzeit lernst, könntest du wohl TND 4 schaffen. Ich wünsche dir viel Erfolg!

[@einfachthai]

@@MoreYinThanYang Vielen Dank für deine Tipp.

[@hitts8928]

Does anyone knows how long it takes to learn german from A1 to B2 ?? (everyday learning)

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Well for a benchmark, an intensive course at a language school in Germany, going from A1 to the end of B2 normally takes 8 months, but of course in reality, this varies from one individual to another.

[@hitts8928]

@@MoreYinThanYang Oh great, Im willing to go to Germany in summer 2022 so i started learning German this week and i would like to reach B2 or even C1 in this whole period in my country because its waaay cheaper, thank you for your time.

[@benabderrahmaneghoutia8479]

My case is almost like you expect that I'm moving to Austria to study English and I would love to ask you some reallllly important questions if I may..how can I reach you!

[@MoreYinThanYang]

You can find my email address in the about section of my channel 🙂

[@benabderrahmaneghoutia8479]

@@MoreYinThanYang I couldn't find it this is mine. [e-mail] Expecting u

[@mohmmedal-sarori3171]

Wow ,actually you are really awesome , but why did not you make the video in German , we want to hear you speak German 😅😅 Ich drücke dir die Daumen 👍👍

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Thanks! I made another video in German too 😄😄 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH-5kmdjp6iSotk

[@niklausmikealson801]

I am in b2 level how long do I require to prepare for testdaf

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Get to level c1 and it shouldn’t take too long to prepare for TestDaF. You get like 3 months time after applying to it and taking the test and that should be enough. Of course you could still take the test with b2 if you’re okay with fewer Marks or if you only need to prove B2 level for a job or for work. Hope this helps 🙂

[@HorstChristophSchreiber]

Kassel, the city where the Chinese wife of Dr. Sven Häncke is studying

[@abcrm101]

Ich komme auch aus Hong Kong und lebe jetz in München, um Deutsch zi lernen!

[@mahadraza4377]

hi..can you suggest any institute to prepare for DHS paper? done A1

[@DSH4YOU]

Maybe you mean DSH? 😉

[@mahadraza4377]

😛 ya definitely!

[@DSH4YOU]

Mahad Raza 😂😂😂 so now you know our Channel DSH4YOU 😎 check it out 🚀

[@Still_i_Rise96]

Wie lange ihre Vorbereitung Zeit gedauert?

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Zwei Monate aber nicht so intensiv, da ich Uni habe

[@christophmehrle6082]

Schöne Videos, schade nur, dass Sie diese nicht in Deutsch verfassen.

[@aayushgupta1807]

Hi everybody listen I am from India & I want to give testdaf exam so, I want to know that is Passport is necessarily required for testdaf registration ? Please reply everyone 🙂🙏🙂

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Yes just bring it to the exam!!

[@lenkazakopalova4100]

Hi, my name is Lenka and I would like to do my german exam in April. I need it for my studies in Germany. Ich have already online downloaded your second book called "Prüfungstraining" but the problem is that this book doesn´t include any results of the exercises. So I wated to ask you...If you maybe have still your book, could you please send me these results per e-mail? Just take a couple of pictures. I would be really grateful for it, because otherwise I can´t know if I do any mistakes. Thank you very much for your time! :) PS: Congratulations to your great results!

[@MoreYinThanYang]

Hey Lenka, I did a quick Google and found the answer key online. I can send it to you if you email me at [e-mail] Thanks for the kind words! Best of luck on your exam too 😊

[@user-gn6km5lg7b]

Instead of actually you may say eigentlich

[@talhakocaer1464]

Why did you say byeeeee angrily?

[@kafila7032]

Hay...can i connenct you for the classes?

[@MoreYinThanYang]

What do you mean ?

[@kafila7032]

@@MoreYinThanYang i want to write TestDaf in april..and really need a mentor

[@vannelpiebjou5187]

Hallo, bitte könnten Sie manchmal mein Schreiben korrigieren?