The Listening module evaluates your comprehension of spoken standard German in private, professional, and public settings.
The writing module evaluates your ability to express yourself clearly in written German using appropriate registers (informal vs. formal).
The exam is a product of a joint effort between the Goethe-Institut, the Austrian Language Diploma (ÖSD), and the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, ensuring high and uniform standards for everyone, everywhere.
Both tasks require you to express your ideas clearly, use appropriate tone, and follow a specific structure. goethe b1 modellsatz
The most valuable part of using the Modellsatz is evaluating your scoring key. Review every wrong answer. Did you misread a negation word like nicht or kein ? Did you confuse the speaker in Hören Teil 4 ? Tracking your errors prevents you from repeating them. Where to Find Official Modellsätze
Matching 10 advertisements to the needs of 7 different people.
Woche 1: Einstufung & Basis
| Part | What is it? | Strategy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Reading for Gist. You read a blog post or article and match 6 statements to 4 paragraphs (a, b, c, d). | Read the text first. Underline key words. Then read the statements. Be careful: statements often look similar to the text but have a subtle difference in meaning. | | Teil 2 | Reading for Detail. A journalistic text (newspaper article). 4 questions, 3 options each (a, b, c). | Read the questions first. Then scan the text for the answer. Don't rely on your general knowledge; the answer must be in the text. | | Teil 3 | Selective Reading. You have a "need" (e.g., looking for a specific gift) and 8 advertisements. Match your need to the ads. | Read the "Situation" box first. Underline exactly what you need (e.g., "cheap," "open on Sunday"). Then look for those specific details in the ads. | | Teil 4 | Opinion/Argumentation. A text presenting two sides of an argument. You must identify which sentence supports which side or is neutral. | This is the hardest part for many. Focus on linking words like aber, deshalb, außerdem, dagegen . They tell you if the sentence is for or against. |
The Modellsatz is divided into four modules, which can be taken together or individually. Goethe-Institut Description Lesen (Reading)
approx. 15 minutes (+ 15 minutes preparation time) Total Parts: 3 tasks The Listening module evaluates your comprehension of spoken
The magic happens after you grade your test. Do not just look at your final score. For every mistake:
Structure is everything. Always use proper greetings and sign-offs ( Liebe/r... Viele Grüße for informal; Sehr geehrte/r... Mit freundlichen Grüßen for formal). Ensure you address every single bullet point provided in the prompt, or you will lose significant points. Use B1 connectors like weil, deshalb, obwohl, and entweder... oder to show grammatical variety. 4. Sprechen (Speaking)
Practice completing each section within the official time limits. The exam is a product of a joint