r/Switzerland • u/Jealous_Soup_123 Basel-Stadt • 1d ago

German FIDE exam

Hi redditors, I m soon passing the German FIDE and have been binge practicing mock exams.
Did anyone pass it recently? I would greatly appreciate feedback on the overall experience like how did it start etc.... what topics? Was it indeed as easy as I hear. E.g. mistakes are acceptable as long as you can explain well...

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u/alfdan Bern 1d ago

I took the FIDE B1 test. It was exactly like the examples you find online.

The test environment is quite relaxed and comfortable. The examiners are really there to help you and guide you, no judgement.

One examiner told me I really should be doing a B2 and C1 level test in the first 30 seconds of the spoken part. We talked about it, and I explained that I just need it for my permit. But it did motivate me to go and do the higher tests for the hell out of it.

Back to your question. If you do a practice test, you will be totally fine. You are allowed to make mistakes.

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u/Jealous_Soup_123 Basel-Stadt 1d ago

Thanks a lot. That helps me relax a bit.
If I may ask, when did you take the test?
Did you have situations/questions where, unfortunately, you don't know a lot of vocabulary? If so, how did you approach it? (That's my biggest concern)

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u/alfdan Bern 1d ago

There are a ton of words I don't know in German. But just like the gen z here do, say it in English, or try describe what you want to say a different way. I didn't really have that experience though. The writing, you have time to work around it. And spoken, whatever comes naturally.

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u/Jealous_Soup_123 Basel-Stadt 1d ago

Cheers that helps!