DTZ / Integrationskurs B1 (2026): Pass in 30 Days – Amazon Study Kit + Daily Plan (A2–B1)

If you’re finishing the Integrationskurs and want to pass the Deutsch‑Test für Zuwanderer (DTZ) (ideally with a B1 result), the fastest path is not “more resources”. It’s a simple system you can run every day for 30 days: a 60–90 minute routine, weekly mini‑mocks, and a small Amazon kit.

✅ Quick start

1. If you need extra materials, pick a kit: Minimal (budget) or Standard (best value). If you already have course books, one trainer + one mock is often enough.
2. Block 60–90 minutes daily (same time every day).
3. Every 7th day: mini mock + “gold list” of mistakes.
4. Last 4 days: timed rehearsals.

🧩 DTZ format (quick) + B1 strategy

DTZ is not about perfection. It’s about stable routines. Most people lose points due to (1) panic in listening, (2) messy writing structure, (3) staying silent in speaking.

• Listening: global first, details second. Collect keywords, not full sentences.
• Reading: question first, then text. Time is your real limit.
• Writing: short, clear, correct. Structure + connectors + basic accuracy.
• Speaking: simple, fluent, with 1–2 follow‑up questions.

🚫 Common DTZ mistakes (that push you down to A2)

• Trying to catch every word in listening (instead of global → details)
• Reading the whole text first (instead of question first)
• Starting writing with zero structure (then running out of time)
• Staying silent in speaking (simple sentences beat long pauses)
• Not keeping a mistake list (same errors repeat forever)
• Switching resources daily (consistency beats novelty)

⏱️ Daily routine (60–90 minutes)

• 10 min: flashcards (20 reviews + 5 new)
• 20–30 min: listening (1 global pass, 1 detail pass)
• 20 min: reading (main idea + keywords)
• 10–15 min: mini writing (80–120 words) or 6 connector sentences
• 5–10 min: speaking (2‑min monologue + 2‑min questions)

📅 30‑day plan

🧠 Mini‑mock review (15 minutes)

1. Write your top 10 recurring mistakes (articles, word order, tenses, connectors, etc.).
2. For each: why it happened + one correct example sentence.
3. Next day: spend the first 10 minutes fixing only these (not browsing for more resources).

🧰 Optional: Amazon study kit (only if needed)

If you already have course materials, don’t buy “everything”. For many learners, the best combo is one DTZ trainer + one real mock test. If you want a simple kit, pick one below.

Minimal kit

Standard kit (best value)

Intensive kit

🗣️ Speaking: 10 topics + 10 follow‑ups (copy/paste)

If you don’t have topics, you won’t practice. Rotate these and repeat weekly.

• Housing: apartment search, neighbors, house rules
• Work: job search, schedules, colleagues
• Health: doctor appointments, insurance, pharmacy
• Authorities: Anmeldung, appointments, documents
• Free time: clubs, sports, meeting people

Follow‑ups (always ask 2–3): Why? • How often? • Since when? • Which is better? • What would you recommend?

✍️ Writing: 3 safe templates

For B1 you don’t need fancy writing. You need clear structure and simple accuracy.

1. Opinion: intro → pros/cons → your view → conclusion
2. Formal email: greeting → reason → 2–3 points → request/question → closing
3. Complaint: describe issue → impact → requested solution → deadline

📌 Quick links (B1 practice)

• B1 Top 100 (vocabulary)
• B1 Fill‑Blank (practice)

✅ Exam‑day checklist

• I did at least 2 timed mocks.
• In listening: global first, details second.
• In writing: simple, correct, and clearly structured.
• In speaking: calm pace, ask follow‑ups, use simple connectors.
• Early sleep + arrive 15 minutes early.

❓ FAQ (2026)

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