Goethe B1
Goethe B1 — Zertifikat Deutsch
The independence threshold — required for many jobs, universities of applied sciences, and permanent residency in Germany.
Exam sections
180 minutes totalLesen Reading
65 minFive parts: blogs, ads, opinions, and matching tasks.
Hören Listening
40 minFour parts including radio pieces and everyday dialogues.
Schreiben Writing
60 minInformal letter, forum post, and formal message.
Sprechen Speaking
15 minPresentation, discussion, and joint planning with a partner.
How to pass it
- 01Learn the fixed structure of all three writing tasks
- 02Build a bank of 40 opinion phrases with Redemittel
- 03Practice the 3-minute presentation weekly on new topics
- 04Review every mock exam mistake within 24 hours
Start today
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