Exam Tips

Short, practical guides for each Goethe B1 module: what each part tests, how to approach it and the phrases that earn points.

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01 Goethe B1 Lesen: Overview of All 5 Parts 4 min
A practical walkthrough of the five Reading parts in the Goethe-Zertifikat B1, with timing, task types and proven strategies.
02 Goethe B1 Lesen Teil 3: matching people to ads 1 min
A simple strategy for the advertisement-matching task in the Reading module.

03 Goethe B1 Hören: Strategy for All 4 Parts 4 min
How to approach each of the four Listening parts in the Goethe-Zertifikat B1, with task types, how often you hear each text and concrete tactics.

04 How to write a B1 email (Schreiben Aufgabe 1) 1 min
Structure, useful phrases and word count for the informal email task.
05 Schreiben Aufgabe 2: The Opinion / Forum Post 4 min
How to plan and write the Goethe B1 forum contribution – structure, useful phrases, register and the mistakes to avoid.
06 Schreiben Aufgabe 3: the formal message 4 min
How to write the short formal message (~40 words, Sie-Form) in Goethe B1 Schreiben Aufgabe 3, with structure, register and ready-to-use phrases.

07 Goethe B1 Sprechen: overview of all 3 parts 4 min
What to expect in the Goethe B1 Sprechen module: a paired exam (~15 min) with three parts, plus phrases and tips for each.
08 Sprechen Teil 1: Planning Something Together 3 min
How to master the paired planning task in the Goethe B1 speaking exam by interacting, using the right phrases, and reaching a clear decision.

09 Building Your B1 Vocabulary 3 min
Smart strategies to grow the vocabulary you need to pass all four modules of the Goethe-Zertifikat B1.
10 Time Management in the Goethe B1 Exam 3 min
How to budget your minutes across all four Goethe-Zertifikat B1 modules so you never run out of time.
11 Exam-Day Tips 2 min
Everything to bring, expect, and do on the day of your Goethe-Zertifikat B1 exam so nothing trips you up.