GermanExam.pro vs Grammarly
Why English-focused tools fall short for German C1 exams
Grammarly
English grammar checker
German support is limited and not optimized for academic writing
Doesn't know TestDaF, DSH, Goethe or telc requirements
Catches typos but misses German-specific academic conventions
Arbitrary "clarity" and "engagement" metrics
Fixes grammar but doesn't evaluate argumentation or coherence
GermanExam.pro
The Strict Examiner
Built from the ground up for German academic writing and exams
Trained on official criteria for TestDaF, DSH, Goethe C1, telc C1 Hochschule
Knows Konjunktiv II, Nominalisierung, and academic connectors
TDN 2-5, DSH 1-3, Goethe points — real exam metrics
Content, structure, vocabulary, grammar — all criteria covered
Grammarly is great for English emails. For German C1 exams, you need a German specialist.
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