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Key Facts: Berlin Abitur English LK Exam

285 minutes

Englisch LK Arbeitszeit including Auswahlzeit (Anlage 5b)

Prüfungsschwerpunkte Englisch 2026 Leistungskurs (SenBJF)

2 × 2 → 1+1

Two parts with two tasks each; write one Aufgabe per part

Prüfungsschwerpunkte Englisch 2026 Leistungskurs

30.04.2026

Prüfungsplan date for LF + 3. pf ENGLISCH (start 09:00)

Prüfungsplan Schuljahr 2025/26 (SenBJF)

4 themes

2026 Schwerpunkte: Aims and ambitions; USA tradition/change; Saving the planet; media impact

Prüfungsschwerpunkte Englisch 2026 Leistungskurs

SenBJF + MBJS

Berlin administration with Brandenburg co-framed Prüfungsschwerpunkte

PS Englisch 2026 LK; berlin.de Abitur portal

en

Official assessment language for the English subject

Subject exam design; taxonomy officialLanguages

100

Original local English MCQ study items in this bank (not official format)

OpenExamPrep

Berlin Abitur Englisch LK is a constructed-response Klausur—not MCQ. 285 min incl. Auswahlzeit; choose 1 of 2 tasks per part (reading/writing + mediation). 2026 themes: Aims and ambitions; USA tradition/change; Saving the planet; media impact. This free MCQ bank is a study adaptation only.

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1According to Prüfungsschwerpunkte Englisch 2026 (Leistungskurs), what is the official Arbeitszeit for the Berlin written English exam?
A.255 minutes excluding selection time
B.315 minutes including a separate break
C.285 minutes including Auswahlzeit (AV Prüfungen Anlage 5b)
D.240 minutes with no selection window
Explanation: PS Englisch 2026 LK states the Arbeitszeit according to Anlage 5b der AV Prüfungen is 285 minutes including Auswahlzeit. Do not confuse this with Deutsch LK (315) or English Grundkurs / 3. Prüfungsfach (255).
2How is the Aufgabenvorschlag for Berlin–Brandenburg Englisch LK structured?
A.One compulsory listening paper plus one spoken dialogue
B.Three essays on set literary works chosen by the school
C.Two parts — Leseverstehen und Schreiben and Sprachmittlung — each with two equivalent Aufgabenstellungen
D.A single MCQ booklet covering all four themes
Explanation: The official Aufgabenvorschlag has two parts with two gleichwertige Aufgabenstellungen each. Teil 1 covers Leseverstehen und Schreiben; Teil 2 covers Sprachmittlung. All four tasks are presented; candidates choose one per part.
3What must a candidate select during Auswahlzeit in the Englisch LK exam?
A.Both tasks from Teil 1 and neither from Teil 2
B.One Aufgabenstellung from Teil 1 and one from Teil 2
C.All four Aufgabenstellungen in full
D.Only the Sprachmittlung task; Teil 1 is compulsory without choice
Explanation: Candidates choose one of the two Aufgabenstellungen in Teil 1 and one of the two in Teil 2. Completing more than one task per part is neither required nor realistic within 285 minutes.
4Which Hilfsmittel are explicitly allowed in the 2026 Englisch LK written exam?
A.Only a monolingual English dictionary
B.Any internet-enabled device and AI writing tools
C.Monolingual English dictionaries, bilingual DE–EN dictionaries, and a German language reference work
D.No dictionaries — closed-book only
Explanation: PS Englisch 2026 LK permits einsprachige englische Wörterbücher, zweisprachige Wörterbücher (Deutsch–Englisch / Englisch–Deutsch), and a Nachschlagewerk zur deutschen Sprache. Electronic/internet aids are not authorised.
5Which competence areas make up Teil 1 of the written Englisch Abitur?
A.Hörverstehen only
B.Discrete grammar and vocabulary tests
C.Leseverstehen und Schreiben (reading comprehension integrated with writing)
D.Oral presentation and peer discussion
Explanation: Teil 1 integrates Leseverstehen and Schreiben on authentic English texts. Grammar and vocabulary are assessed embedded in performance, not as separate MCQ sections.
6What does Teil 2 (Sprachmittlung) require in the Berlin Englisch LK exam?
A.A word-for-word German translation of an English literary classic
B.Live oral interpreting of a German conversation into English
C.Selective mediation of relevant content from authentic German non-fiction into idiomatic English for a specified audience/genre
D.Summarising an English text in German
Explanation: Sprachmittlung uses authentic deutschsprachige Texte. Candidates select content relevant to the Aufgabe and transfer it into English (e.g. article, e-mail, blog post)—mediation, not literal translation.
7Which set of Aufgabenarten appears in Teil 1 according to PS Englisch 2026 LK?
A.Multiple-choice cloze, true/false, and gap-fill only
B.Aufgabenbezogene Zusammenfassung; Analyse considering gestalterische Mittel; Diskussion/Stellungnahme (with or without a prescribed text type)
C.Full literary translation plus a listening transcript
D.Only creative writing with no source text
Explanation: Teil 1 tasks on authentic English texts comprise aufgabenbezogene Zusammenfassung, Analyse unter Berücksichtigung gestalterischer Mittel, and Diskussion bzw. Stellungnahme mit oder ohne Gestaltung einer vorgegebenen Textsorte.
8On the Berlin Prüfungsplan for school year 2025/26, when is LF + 3. pf ENGLISCH scheduled?
A.Tuesday 28 April 2026
B.Thursday 30 April 2026
C.Monday 20 April 2026
D.Wednesday 22 April 2026
Explanation: Prüfungsplan 2025/26 lists Do, 30.04.2026 as LF + 3. pf ENGLISCH (+ englisch Pool). Written exams begin at 09:00. 28.04 is Deutsch; 20.04 is Spanisch LF; 22.04 is Biologie.
9Which statement best describes the relationship between this OpenExamPrep bank and the official Englisch LK exam?
A.It is an official SenBJF past paper converted into MCQ form
B.It is a free English MCQ study adaptation and not an official-format simulation of the Klausurarbeit
C.It replaces the need for timed writing and mediation practice
D.It is the exact item type candidates will sit on 30 April 2026
Explanation: The official Leistungsfach assessment is constructed-response reading/writing plus mediation. This bank practices themes, judgment, and exam literacy through MCQs only and must not be treated as format simulation.
10Which official documents primarily define the 2026 Englisch LK Schwerpunkte and structure?
A.Only a commercial revision booklet with no Land endorsement
B.Prüfungsschwerpunkte Englisch 2026 Leistungskurs (SenBJF), based on the Berlin Rahmenlehrplan and KMK Bildungsstandards for continued foreign languages
C.A university entrance syllabus from another federal state only
D.CEFR Can-Do descriptors with no Berlin-specific weighting
Explanation: PS Englisch 2026 LK cites the Berlin gymnasiale Oberstufe Rahmenlehrplan (Fachteil C Englisch) and the KMK Bildungsstandards for fortgeführte Fremdsprache (Englisch/Französisch) for the AHR (18.10.2012).

About the Berlin Abitur English LK Exam

Englisch as Leistungsfach in the Berlin Abitur is a centrally framed written examination under SenBJF rules, aligned with Brandenburg through shared Prüfungsschwerpunkte. For 2026 LK, Schwerpunkte follow the four Kurshalbjahre: Aims and ambitions (Individuum und Gesellschaft); Nations between tradition and change with USA as Bezugskultur; Saving the planet; and The impact of the media on society. Working time is 285 minutes including selection (Anlage 5b). Candidates receive four tasks (two per part) and write constructed responses in English. This free bank offers 100 original English MCQs for theme knowledge, text-skill judgment, mediation decisions, and exam literacy only; it is not an official format simulation.

Exam sponsor: Senatsverwaltung für Bildung, Jugend und Familie (SenBJF), Berlin; Prüfungsschwerpunkte co-issued with Brandenburg MBJS. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Berlin–Brandenburg Prüfungsschwerpunkte Englisch 2026 Leistungskurs: Aufgabenvorschlag has two parts with two gleichwertige Aufgabenstellungen each; candidates select one task per part. Teil 1 (Leseverstehen und Schreiben) uses authentic English texts (including discontinuous texts) for aufgabenbezogene Zusammenfassung, Analyse of gestalterische Mittel, and Diskussion/Stellungnahme (with or without a prescribed text type). Teil 2 (Sprachmittlung) uses authentic German non-fiction; candidates select relevant content and mediate it into English for the set audience/genre. Hilfsmittel: monolingual English dictionaries, bilingual DE–EN dictionaries, and a German language reference. Assessment uses Erwartungshorizont plus Bewertungshinweise. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation—not an official-format simulation—and cannot replace extended Klausur writing. Official assessment language for the English subject is English (officialLanguages: en).

Time Limit

285 minutes including Auswahlzeit (AV Prüfungen Anlage 5b; PS Englisch 2026 LK). Brandenburg co-framed PSP states the same total commonly splits as about 225 minutes for Schreiben and 60 minutes for Sprachmittlung. Prüfungsplan 2025/26: LF + 3. pf ENGLISCH on Thursday 30 April 2026 (written exams begin 09:00).

Passing Score

No single published raw 'percent to pass' for the Englisch Klausur alone: scripts are marked against an Erwartungshorizont and Bewertungshinweise. Scores convert to Notenpunkte 0–15. Overall Abitur typically requires at least 300 of 900 points in the Gesamtqualifikation plus VO-GO block conditions (including rules for Leistungsfach examinations). Published practice guides commonly cite ~70% Teil 1 / ~30% Teil 2 weighting for planning—confirm against current Bewertungshinweise for your sitting.

Exam / Certification Fees

No separate statewide per-subject fee is published for regular Gymnasium Abitur candidates; any costs depend on school/Land pathway rather than a published Englisch LK exam price.

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

20%

Aims and ambitions

KH1 Schwerpunkt: life plans, personal goals, social pressures, and related text analysis/mediation themes.

20%

Nations between tradition and change (USA)

KH2 Schwerpunkt with USA as Bezugskultur: identity, ideals vs realities, political and cultural change.

18%

Saving the planet

KH3 Schwerpunkt: sustainability, climate discourse, global environmental challenges in authentic texts.

17%

Impact of the media on society

KH4 Schwerpunkt: information, entertainment, participation, and manipulation across media landscapes.

25%

Exam literacy and language skills

Two-part structure, Hilfsmittel, operators, summary/analysis/comment/mediation judgment, and MCQ limits.

Preparing for the Berlin Abitur English LK Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No single published raw 'percent to pass' for the Englisch Klausur alone: scripts are marked against an Erwartungshorizont and Bewertungshinweise. Scores convert to Notenpunkte 0–15. Overall Abitur typically requires at least 300 of 900 points in the Gesamtqualifikation plus VO-GO block conditions (including rules for Leistungsfach examinations). Published practice guides commonly cite ~70% Teil 1 / ~30% Teil 2 weighting for planning—confirm against current Bewertungshinweise for your sitting.
  • Assessment: Berlin–Brandenburg Prüfungsschwerpunkte Englisch 2026 Leistungskurs: Aufgabenvorschlag has two parts with two gleichwertige Aufgabenstellungen each; candidates select one task per part. Teil 1 (Leseverstehen und Schreiben) uses authentic English texts (including discontinuous texts) for aufgabenbezogene Zusammenfassung, Analyse of gestalterische Mittel, and Diskussion/Stellungnahme (with or without a prescribed text type). Teil 2 (Sprachmittlung) uses authentic German non-fiction; candidates select relevant content and mediate it into English for the set audience/genre. Hilfsmittel: monolingual English dictionaries, bilingual DE–EN dictionaries, and a German language reference. Assessment uses Erwartungshorizont plus Bewertungshinweise. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation—not an official-format simulation—and cannot replace extended Klausur writing. Official assessment language for the English subject is English (officialLanguages: en).
  • Time limit: 285 minutes including Auswahlzeit (AV Prüfungen Anlage 5b; PS Englisch 2026 LK). Brandenburg co-framed PSP states the same total commonly splits as about 225 minutes for Schreiben and 60 minutes for Sprachmittlung. Prüfungsplan 2025/26: LF + 3. pf ENGLISCH on Thursday 30 April 2026 (written exams begin 09:00).
  • Exam / certification fees: No separate statewide per-subject fee is published for regular Gymnasium Abitur candidates; any costs depend on school/Land pathway rather than a published Englisch LK exam price. Official sources

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Berlin Abitur English LK: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice full English Klausuren at LK length: use Auswahlzeit to compare both proposals in each part, then commit.
2Budget roughly 225 minutes for Teil 1 and 60 minutes for Sprachmittlung within the 285—mirror the ~70/30 weighting in time, not only in marks.
3Drill summary → analysis of gestalterische Mittel → discussion/Stellungnahme as an integrated Teil 1 sequence.
4For Sprachmittlung, select for audience and purpose; never word-for-word translate German sources into English.
5Build topic vocabularies for all four 2026 Schwerpunkte, with USA-focused material for KH2.
6Use only allowed Hilfsmittel in timed drills: monolingual EN, bilingual DE–EN, German reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official Berlin Englisch LK Abitur a multiple-choice test?

No. It is a constructed-response Klausurarbeit: two parts with two tasks each, and you write one Aufgabe per part in English (plus mediation from German sources). This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation only—not an official-format simulation.

How long is the written Englisch Leistungskurs exam?

285 minutes including Auswahlzeit, per Prüfungsschwerpunkte Englisch 2026 LK citing AV Prüfungen Anlage 5b. Co-framed Brandenburg guidance commonly allocates about 225 minutes to Schreiben and 60 minutes to Sprachmittlung within that total.

When is Englisch examined in Abitur 2026?

Prüfungsplan for school year 2025/26 lists LF + 3. pf ENGLISCH on Thursday 30 April 2026; written exams begin at 09:00.

What are the 2026 thematic Schwerpunkte for Englisch LK?

Aims and ambitions; Nations between tradition and change (USA as Bezugskultur); Saving the planet; The impact of the media on society—matching the four Kurshalbjahre in PS Englisch 2026 LK.

What aids are allowed?

Monolingual English dictionaries, bilingual German–English / English–German dictionaries, and a reference work on the German language. Do not assume electronic or internet-enabled devices without checking current SenBJF/AV rules.

Who administers the exam?

Senatsverwaltung für Bildung, Jugend und Familie (Berlin). Prüfungsschwerpunkte Englisch are issued jointly with Brandenburg's MBJS; schools run the sitting under VO-GO / AV Prüfungen.