B1 is the German level you must prove for citizenship (Einbürgerung) and permanent residence. Practice in the Goethe B1 exam format and learn from every answer, free, and at your own pace.
Goethe B1 Modelltest
A Goethe B1 Modelltest (also: Modellsatz, Übungstest) is a complete practice exam in the same format, timing, and question types as the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 Prüfung. Every question includes instant Lösungen, you see exactly what you got wrong and why, not just your score.
The exam has four modules. The complete Lesen module is interactive now, with instant Lösungen on every question. Hören, Schreiben und Sprechen are coming soon, you can see the format and timing of each in the breakdown.
Practice by module
The Goethe-Zertifikat B1 has four modules. The complete Lesen module is interactive now, with instant Lösungen on every question. Hören, Schreiben und Sprechen are on the way, and the Wortliste is ready to build your vocabulary.
All 5 Aufgabentypen (Teil 1–5), 65 Min, with instant Lösungen on every question.
Coming soon4 parts, 40 Min, listening comprehension in the Goethe B1 exam format.
Coming soon3 writing tasks, 60 Min, with model answers and assessment criteria.
Coming soon3 parts, 15 Min, example phrases and guided answers.
2,600+ wordsThe Goethe B1 vocabulary list, searchable, filterable, practice-ready.
Everything you need to know before you register for the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 exam.
| Module | Duration | Points | Min. score | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesen | 65 Min | 100 | 60 | 5 |
| Hören | 40 Min | 100 | 60 | 4 |
| Schreiben | 60 Min | 100 | 60 | 2 |
| Sprechen | 15 Min | 100 | 60 | 3 |
| Total | ~3 hrs | 400 | 240 (60/module) | 14 |
Each module is scored separately. If you fail one module, you can retake only that module, not the full exam.
"Passed first try. The modelltest format here is exactly what I saw in the Goethe B1 exam, I didn't believe it until I sat the actual thing. I focused on Lesen for 6 weeks, scored 71. The per-question feedback was what actually helped."
"Erster Versuch Lesen: 56 Punkte, nicht bestanden. Drei Wochen Übung hier, zweiter Versuch: 68 Punkte. Die Struktur der Aufgaben ist wirklich nah an der Goethe B1 Prüfung. Jetzt läuft der Einbürgerungsbescheid."
"I was not sure if free = good quality. It is. The Lesen texts and question types here were identical to what appeared in my Goethe B1 exam. I took this modelltest twice before registering. Permanent residence approved."
Common questions about the Goethe-Zertifikat B1, format, costs, preparation, modelltest and more.
A Goethe B1 Modelltest is a full-length practice exam modeled on the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 exam format. It covers all four modules: Lesen (65 min, 5 parts), Hören (40 min, 4 parts), Schreiben (60 min, 3 parts), and Sprechen (15 min per pair, 3 parts). GoethéB1 offers free interactive Modelltests online, with answers and explanations on every question.
The Goethe-Zertifikat B1 is an internationally recognized German language certificate issued by the Goethe-Institut, certifying CEFR B1 (intermediate) level competence. It has four sections: Lesen (65 min), Hören (40 min), Schreiben (60 min), and Sprechen (15 min per pair). It is required for German citizenship (Einbürgerung) and many visa and residency applications.
GoethéB1 is free, practice as many times as you like before paying the exam fee. Full cost guide →
You need at least 60 out of 100 points in each module (Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, Sprechen). Each module is scored separately, if you fail one module, you only retake that module, not the full exam. Use the Modelltest to identify your weakest modules before exam day.
The Goethe B1 Wortliste is the Goethe B1 vocabulary list with ~2,600 words expected at B1 level. It covers: Arbeit (work), Wohnen (housing), Gesundheit (health), Reise (travel), Familie (family), Bildung (education), and more. These words appear throughout Lesen, Hören, and Schreiben. GoethéB1 makes the complete Wortliste searchable and practisable online. Browse the Wortliste →
Both are accepted for German citizenship and most visa applications. Key differences:
GoethéB1 trains specifically for the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 format. Full Goethe vs TELC comparison →
Most learners need 3–6 months from A2 level, or 6–12 months from beginner. The German Integrationskurs provides 700 hours of structured instruction. Daily modelltest practice of 30–60 minutes on GoethéB1 accelerates readiness significantly, especially for Lesen, where knowing the 5 Aufgabentypen before exam day is the single biggest factor in passing.
GoethéB1 provides a free online Modelltest (also: Modellsatz, Übungstest) for all four sections of the Goethe-Zertifikat B1:
Every Aufgabe comes with instant Lösungen, you see the correct answer and explanation immediately after answering, not just at the end.
GoethéB1 offers a free interactive Goethe B1 Modelltest mit Lösungen, no PDF download needed. After every question you get the correct answer with a full explanation (Lösungen). This is better than a static PDF answer key: you get immediate per-question feedback, not just a final score at the end.
Search for "b1 prüfung modelltest mit lösung pdf goethe"? The online version here gives you the same content, interactive, free, with instant Lösungen on every Aufgabe.
If you need the B1 for German citizenship, you can't afford to retake it at €195. Practice in the Goethe B1 exam format. Start with the Lesen module, free.