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Key Facts: FTCE German K-12 Exam

2

Subtests (written plus oral)

FTCE (fl.nesinc.com)

~75

Subtest 1 multiple-choice items

FTCE German K-12 (017)

200

Subtest 1 passing scaled score

Florida DOE

Int/High

Subtest 2 holistic passing score

Florida DOE

$150

Fee for both subtests

Pearson (2026)

90 min

Subtest 1 time limit

FTCE (fl.nesinc.com)

Sample FTCE German K-12 Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your FTCE German K-12 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Welcher Artikel passt? "___ Mädchen spielt im Garten." (Which article fits? "___ girl plays in the garden.")
A.Das
B.Der
C.Die
D.Den
Explanation: "Mädchen" is a neuter noun (all nouns with the diminutive suffix -chen are neuter), so it takes the article "das." This is true regardless of the natural gender of the person.
2Was bedeutet das Wort "die Verspätung"? (What does the word "die Verspätung" mean?)
A.delay
B.appointment
C.departure
D.arrival
Explanation: "Die Verspätung" means "delay" or "lateness," commonly used for trains and flights: "Der Zug hat Verspätung" (The train is delayed).
3Welche Form ist korrekt? "Ich ___ gestern ins Kino gegangen." (Which form is correct? "I ___ gone to the cinema yesterday.")
A.bin
B.habe
C.war
D.hatte
Explanation: The verb "gehen" forms the Perfekt with the auxiliary "sein" because it expresses a change of location: "Ich bin gegangen." Verbs of motion typically use "sein."
4In welchem Land liegt die Stadt Salzburg? (In which country is the city of Salzburg located?)
A.Österreich (Austria)
B.Deutschland (Germany)
C.die Schweiz (Switzerland)
D.Liechtenstein
Explanation: Salzburg is a city in Austria, famous as the birthplace of Mozart and the setting of "The Sound of Music." Knowledge of German-speaking cultures is a core FTCE competency.
5Welche Präposition verlangt immer den Dativ? (Which preposition always requires the dative case?)
A.mit
B.für
C.ohne
D.durch
Explanation: "Mit" is one of the prepositions that always governs the dative case (aus, bei, mit, nach, seit, von, zu). Example: "mit dem Auto."
6Lesen Sie: "Anna steht jeden Morgen um sechs Uhr auf." Was macht Anna? (Read: "Anna gets up every morning at six." What does Anna do?)
A.Sie wacht früh auf. (She wakes up early.)
B.Sie geht spät schlafen. (She goes to bed late.)
C.Sie arbeitet abends. (She works in the evening.)
D.Sie frühstückt nie. (She never eats breakfast.)
Explanation: The sentence states Anna gets up ("steht auf") at six every morning, meaning she wakes up early. "Aufstehen" is a separable verb meaning to get up.
7Welches Wort ist das Plural von "das Haus"? (Which word is the plural of "das Haus"?)
A.die Häuser
B.die Hauser
C.die Hausen
D.die Häuse
Explanation: The plural of "das Haus" is "die Häuser," formed with an umlaut on the stem vowel plus the -er ending, a common plural pattern for neuter monosyllabic nouns.
8Welche Methode betont die Verwendung der Zielsprache ohne Übersetzung in die Muttersprache? (Which method emphasizes using the target language without translation into the native language?)
A.die direkte Methode (the direct method)
B.die Grammatik-Übersetzungs-Methode (the grammar-translation method)
C.die Lesemethode (the reading method)
D.die kontrastive Analyse (contrastive analysis)
Explanation: The direct method teaches the target language through immersion, using only German in the classroom and avoiding translation. This pedagogical knowledge is tested in the teaching-methodology competency.
9Ergänzen Sie: "Wenn ich Zeit ___, würde ich mehr reisen." (Complete: "If I ___ time, I would travel more.")
A.hätte
B.habe
C.hatte
D.haben
Explanation: The conditional sentence requires Konjunktiv II: "Wenn ich Zeit hätte, würde ich mehr reisen." "Hätte" is the subjunctive form expressing an unreal/hypothetical condition.
10Wer schrieb das berühmte Drama "Faust"? (Who wrote the famous drama "Faust"?)
A.Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
B.Friedrich Schiller
C.Thomas Mann
D.Bertolt Brecht
Explanation: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wrote "Faust," one of the most important works of German literature. Knowledge of major literary figures is part of the cultural competency.

About the FTCE German K-12 Exam

The FTCE German K-12 (017) exam certifies German teachers in Florida. It has two subtests: a written test (multiple-choice plus an essay) covering listening, reading, writing, German grammar, culture of German-speaking countries, and the teaching of German, and an oral interview measuring speaking proficiency.

Questions

75 scored questions

Time Limit

Subtest 1: 1 hour 30 minutes; Subtest 2: 20-30 minutes

Passing Score

Subtest 1: 200 scaled; Subtest 2: intermediate/high

Exam Fee

$150 for both subtests (Florida DOE / Pearson VUE)

FTCE German K-12 Exam Content Outline

Subtest 1

Language Structure and Mechanics

German grammar, cases, verb conjugation, word order, and the mechanics of the language

Subtest 1

Reading and Listening Comprehension

Understanding authentic written and spoken German in everyday and academic contexts

Subtest 1

Culture of German-Speaking Countries

History, geography, literature, and traditions of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein

Subtest 1

Teaching of German

Second-language acquisition theory, instructional strategies, assessment, and differentiation

Subtest 2

Oral Interview

Speaking proficiency assessed holistically through a recorded oral interview

How to Pass the FTCE German K-12 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Subtest 1: 200 scaled; Subtest 2: intermediate/high
  • Exam length: 75 questions
  • Time limit: Subtest 1: 1 hour 30 minutes; Subtest 2: 20-30 minutes
  • Exam fee: $150 for both subtests

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

FTCE German K-12 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Strengthen your German grammar (cases, adjective endings, word order) since the mechanics dominate the multiple-choice section
2Read authentic German texts daily (news, literature) to build reading speed and inference skills
3Listen to German podcasts, radio, and films to sharpen the listening comprehension tested in Subtest 1
4Review the history, geography, literature, and traditions of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein
5Study second-language acquisition theory and teaching methods (communicative approach, differentiation, assessment)
6Practice speaking German spontaneously aloud to prepare for the Subtest 2 oral interview at the intermediate/high level

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the FTCE German K-12 (017) exam structured?

The exam has two subtests. Subtest 1 is a written test with approximately 75 multiple-choice questions and one essay. Subtest 2 is a 20-30 minute oral interview measuring speaking proficiency. You must pass both.

What score do I need to pass the FTCE German K-12 exam?

Subtest 1 requires a composite scaled score of at least 200 (combining the multiple-choice and essay sections). Subtest 2 requires a holistic oral score of intermediate/high.

How much does the FTCE German K-12 (017) exam cost?

The fee is $150 to take both subtests together, or $75 for a single subtest. Additional fees may apply for the General Knowledge and Professional Education exams required for certification.

What topics are on the FTCE German K-12 written subtest?

Subtest 1 assesses listening, reading, and writing skills plus German grammar and mechanics, the culture of German-speaking countries, and the teaching of German (second-language pedagogy).

How long is Subtest 2, the oral interview?

Subtest 2 is an oral interview lasting approximately 20-30 minutes. It measures your ability to speak German spontaneously and is scored holistically rather than with multiple-choice questions.

Is the General Knowledge test required to teach German in Florida?

Yes. The FTCE General Knowledge test is required for all Florida educator certificates, in addition to passing the German K-12 (017) subject area examination.