Taxi professional knowledge exam: TaxiChef aims to break down language barriers during preparation.

With the learning platform “TaxiChef,” a Cologne-based provider offers multilingual preparation for the professional knowledge examination for taxi and rental-car operators. The offering is aimed in particular at prospective entrepreneurs who speak German as a second language. The learning content is available in six languages and combines the teaching of the exam material with the German technical terms. The platform can be used either via a smartphone app or in a web browser.

Professional knowledge examination in German

Whoever wants to establish a taxi- or rental-car company must prove the required professional aptitude through an examination at the competent Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). The examination takes place in German. For prospective entrepreneurs whose mother tongue is not German, this can complicate preparation for the legal and business administration examination content. This is where TaxiChef comes in. According to the provider, all learning content is available in German, Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Russian and Hindi. The German examination text is displayed in parallel with the respective translation. Users can thus work through the examination material in a familiar language while at the same time learning the German technical terms they need for the exam.

105 learning units and 745 practice questions

According to the company, the learning platform comprises 105 learning units covering the topics of the orientation framework for the professional knowledge examination. In addition, there are 745 practice questions that reflect the formats of the written exam. Additionally, there are 475 digital flashcards available. These are based on the Leitner system, in which learning content is repeated according to the individual's level of knowledge. A video course with 25 lessons complements the offering. In addition, TaxiChef includes an exam simulation that mirrors both parts of the written examination according to their weighting by the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs). This allows aspiring entrepreneurs to check their knowledge level using exam-focused tasks.

Legal bases provided for every answer.

Another component of the learning offering is the linking of the practice questions to the respective legal bases. According to the provider, each answer contains a reference to the corresponding statutory provision, including the paragraph, subsection, and sentence. The learning content has been independently created on the basis of the relevant legal sources. Original examination questions from the Chambers of Industry and Commerce would not be used. The practice tasks thus serve to prepare for the examination formats, without relying on the chambers' actual examination questions.

Learning progress accessible across devices

TaxiChef is available as an app for iPhone and Android, as well as through a browser-based learning portal. According to the company, the learning progress and the associated statistics are synchronized across the different access channels. Users can also set their scheduled exam date. A statistic shows the subject areas where knowledge gaps still exist. This allows further preparation to be focused on topics where additional learning needs exist.

Learning packages cost a one-time 59 or 99 euros

Part of the learning content is freely accessible. For full access, the company offers two paid packages. The learning package costs a one-time 59 euros and includes all 105 learning units, 745 practice questions, 475 flashcards, and the exam simulation. The complete package costs a one-time 99 euros and additionally includes the video course with 25 lessons.

According to the provider, both offers are one-time payments. A subscription is not required.