"Daily conversation isn't a problem for me, and I communicate well with my colleagues in the logistics industry. However, the DTZ exam covers topics I rarely encounter in my everyday life. These books provided a wide variety of speaking and writing prompts along with example answers, which were essential for my B1 preparation and helped me succeed!"
A2 and B1 exam prep books
Pass DTZ, ÖIF, and fide with practical speaking and writing books for A2 and B1.
Practice with focused books for speaking, writing, or both - made for learners preparing for exams in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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What learners say about these books
These short reviews come from learners who used these books for practical German exam preparation.
"While the official DTZ preparation book only provides a few practice tests, this DTZ B1 speaking book offers 60 different exercises! It's a much more comprehensive resource for anyone serious about passing."
"I failed the ÖIF B1 exam twice because of the speaking and writing sections, even though I found reading quite easy. These books were a lifesaver for my third attempt; they covered all the exam topics thoroughly and finally helped me pass."
Featured books and free samples
Start with these representative books, then compare the rest by level, exam, or skill.
Speaking book
DTZ A2 Speaking
Best for: Best if speaking feels weaker than writing right now.
- Focused DTZ A2 speaking practice instead of general German drills
- Practical phrases, model support, and speaking-oriented preparation
- Germany-based topics that feel closer to the real exam context
Amazon Paperback
€9.89
Amazon Kindle
€5.99
Free sample
Free
Speaking + Writing book
ÖIF A2 Speaking + Writing
Best for: Best if you want one book that covers both speaking and writing.
- ÖIF A2 speaking and writing preparation in one book
- A simpler choice if you want both skills together
- Austria-focused practice across both exam skill areas
Amazon Paperback
€17.59
Amazon Kindle
€9.99
Free sample
Not available
Speaking book
fide A2 Speaking
Best for: Best if speaking feels weaker than writing right now.
- Focused fide A2 speaking practice instead of general German drills
- Practical phrases, model support, and speaking-oriented preparation
- Switzerland-based topics that feel closer to the real exam context
Amazon Paperback
€10.99
Amazon Kindle
€6.99
Free sample
Free
Pages
181
Speaking + Writing book
DTZ B1 Speaking + Writing
Best for: Best if you want one book that covers both speaking and writing.
- DTZ B1 speaking and writing preparation in one book
- A simpler choice if you want both skills together
- Germany-focused practice across both exam skill areas
Amazon Paperback
€19.79
Amazon Kindle
€13.98
Free sample
Not available
Speaking book
ÖIF B1 Speaking
Best for: Best if speaking feels weaker than writing right now.
- Focused ÖIF B1 speaking practice instead of general German drills
- Practical phrases, model support, and speaking-oriented preparation
- Austria-based topics that feel closer to the real exam context
Amazon Paperback
€10.99
Amazon Kindle
€6.99
Free sample
Free
Pages
219
Speaking + Writing book
fide B1 Speaking + Writing
Best for: Best if you want one book that covers both speaking and writing.
- fide B1 speaking and writing preparation in one book
- A simpler choice if you want both skills together
- Switzerland-focused practice across both exam skill areas
Amazon Paperback
€15.39
Amazon Kindle
€9.49
Free sample
Not available
Start with the right level
Pick your level first. Then compare books by exam, skill, format, and sample availability without mixing A2 and B1 together.
A2 books
A2 books
Open the A2 page to compare DTZ, ÖIF, and fide A2 speaking, writing, and combined books in one place.
- A2 books for DTZ, ÖIF, and fide
- Speaking and writing books with free sample PDFs
- Combined books collected with the same level
B1 books
B1 books
Open the B1 page to compare DTZ, ÖIF, and fide B1 speaking, writing, and combined books in one place.
- B1 books for DTZ, ÖIF, and fide
- Speaking and writing books with free sample PDFs
- Combined books collected with the same level
Choose by country and exam
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Germany · DTZ
Germany · DTZ
Choose DTZ if you want Germany-focused preparation books for speaking, writing, or both skills together.
Austria · ÖIF
Austria · ÖIF
Choose ÖIF if you need Austria-focused preparation for the Integrationprüfung speaking and writing tasks.
Switzerland · fide
Switzerland · fide
Choose fide if you want Switzerland-focused books with practical tasks for everyday communication.