Lesen · Teil 1 Aufgabe 2 von 30
Katrin hat durch eine Kollegin von dem Kurs erfahren.
Richtig
Falsch
Lösung
„… hat mir eine Kollegin … erzählt“ — the text's erzählt is just paraphrased as erfahren.
Goethe B1 Modelltest:
free online practice exam and PDF
A full-length practice exam in the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 format — Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen. Work through a complete Lesen and Hören Modelltest online with the Lösung after every question, then download the whole exam as a PDF.
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Free interactive Modelltest: full Lesen and Hören
A complete Lesen and Hören Modelltest in the browser, free and untimed. The Lösung and an explanation appear the moment you answer.
Run it untimed the first time to learn the task types. Then sit it again against the clock, 65 minutes for Lesen and 40 for Hören. The second run is the diagnostic one.
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Three ways to practise the Goethe B1 exam, all free
Goethe-Institut publishes its own Modellsätze at goethe.de. This page adds a version you can work through online with the Lösung after every question, a printable PDF with the full answer key, and module-by-module tips.
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A full Lesen and Hören Modelltest in the browser, untimed. The Lösung and an explanation of every distractor appear the moment you answer.
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What is a Goethe B1 Modelltest?
Key facts
- Format
- Four modules — Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, Sprechen — in the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 format.
- Scoring
- Each module is scored out of 100 points, independently.
- Pass mark
- 60 of 100 in every module; the exam is modular, so you retake only the module(s) you fail.
- Total time
- About 2 h 45 min written (Lesen 65, Hören 40, Schreiben 60), plus ~15 min Sprechen.
- On this page
- Full Lesen + Hören free online with Lösungen, and all four modules as a free PDF.
A Modelltest (also called a Modellsatz) is an official-format practice exam released by Goethe-Institut to show candidates exactly what the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 exam looks like, the task types, instructions, timing, and scoring. It is not a past paper; it is a constructed model that demonstrates the format without revealing actual exam content.
Every Modelltest follows the same fixed structure: four modules, each scored independently out of 100. To receive the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 you must pass all four modules, but the exam is modular: you can take the modules together or separately, and if you fail one you retake only that module, not the whole exam.
Practising with a Modelltest does two things simultaneously: it trains the specific task formats, which never change between exam versions, and it calibrates timing. Most candidates who fail Lesen or Hören run out of time, not knowledge. A timed Modelltest exposes that gap early.
The exam
The four modules in Modelltest format
The table below shows each module, its duration, number of parts (Teile), maximum points, and what a pass requires. All timing is fixed; there is no borrowing time between modules.
| Module | Time | Teile | Max points | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesen | 65 min | 5 parts | 100 | 60 / 100 |
| Hören | 40 min | 4 parts | 100 | 60 / 100 |
| Schreiben | 60 min | 3 parts | 100 | 60 / 100 |
| Sprechen | ~15 min | 3 parts | 100 | 60 / 100 |
Lesen is the longest written module at 65 minutes, with 30 items across five Aufgaben: Richtig/Falsch on one personal text (6 items, 10 min), multiple choice on two press texts (6 items, 20 min), matching seven situations to advertisements A–J where one situation has no match (7 items, 10 min), Ja/Nein on seven forum opinions (7 items, 15 min), and multiple choice on a formal notice such as a Hausordnung (4 items, 10 min). Goethe B1 Lesen has no Sprachbausteine section and no nicht im Text option — both belong to other exams. See the full Lesen guide for the distractor patterns part by part.
Hören runs 40 minutes and covers four listening task types, global comprehension, detail comprehension, selective listening from radio-style recordings, and a phone message with Richtig/Falsch items. Audio plays twice for most tasks. Practise with real audio in the Hören section.
Schreiben gives candidates 60 minutes to complete three writing tasks: an informal email, a forum post giving an opinion, and a semi-formal email or note. All three are scored for content, communicative intent, and language accuracy. Sample tasks with automatic feedback are in the Schreiben section.
Sprechen is conducted in pairs or small groups and lasts roughly 15 minutes. It has three parts: planning a shared activity, giving a short presentation on an everyday topic, and responding to your partner's presentation. Sprechen is administered separately from the written modules. See how the three parts work in the Sprechen section.
Sprechen is the hardest module to practise alone — and the one most candidates leave until the last week. In the app you can now practise the real Sprechen tasks out loud and get instant AI feedback on fluency, range and task completion, with no partner needed. Start with the Sprechen guide, or jump straight into spoken practice. See all four modules on the exam overview.
Timing
Time budget per part, and where points are lost
Most failed modules are lost on time, not knowledge. The table below shows a proven time budget per part and the most common reason candidates lose points, so you know where to speed up and where to slow down in the Modelltest.
| Module | Time per part | Most common point loss |
|---|---|---|
| Lesen 5 parts · 65 min | 10 / 20 / 10 / 15 / 10 min | Overrunning Teil 2, which is 20 of the 65 minutes; deciding Teil 4 from the opening sentence instead of the closing one |
| Hören 4 parts · 40 min | audio-paced (~10 min) | Missing negations; spending a second pass on Teile 2 and 3, which play only once |
| Schreiben 3 tasks · 60 min | ~20 / 25 / 15 min | Not covering every guide point; too few connectors for flow |
| Sprechen 3 parts · ~15 min | ~5 min per part | Answers too short; not responding to the partner's points |
Rule of thumb: in Lesen, flag hard questions and move on rather than getting stuck — there is no penalty for a wrong answer, but a blank never scores. In Hören the audio sets the pace, so the lever is knowing which parts you get a second pass at — see the replay map below. In Schreiben, spend one minute planning before you write so every guide point is covered.
How many can you actually get wrong?
This is the number most candidates never see stated plainly, and it changes how you sit the paper. Lesen and Hören each have 30 items scaled to 100 points, and the pass mark is 60. The arithmetic follows directly:
| Module | Items | Worth each | Needed to pass | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesen | 30 | 3⅓ points | 18 of 30 | 12 can be wrong |
| Hören | 30 | 3⅓ points | 18 of 30 | 12 can be wrong |
| Schreiben | 3 tasks | rubric-scored | 60 / 100 overall | tasks are not equally weighted |
| Sprechen | 3 Teile | rubric-scored | 60 / 100 overall | Teil 2 carries the most |
Seventeen correct in Lesen is 56.7 points and a fail; eighteen is exactly 60 and a pass. That single item is worth more than any amount of extra vocabulary on the day. It also means you can afford to lose an entire Teil — Teil 3 is 7 items — and still pass, provided the rest holds. Candidates who freeze on one hard part and lose time across the others convert a comfortable pass into a fail.
Derived from the published figures for this exam format: 30 items per module, each module scored out of 100, pass at 60. Schreiben and Sprechen are marked against rubrics rather than discrete items, so the same arithmetic does not carry across — see the Sprechen guide for how its three Teile are weighted.
The Hören replay map
Hören is the one module where the clock is not yours, so the only real lever is knowing where you get a second chance. Two of the four parts play twice and two play once:
| Teil | What you hear | Plays | What that means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teil 1 | Five short everyday recordings | Twice | First pass for the gist, second for the detail you missed |
| Teil 2 | One longer talk (Vortrag) | Once | No recovery — read the questions before it starts |
| Teil 3 | An everyday conversation | Once | No recovery — do not linger on a missed item |
| Teil 4 | A discussion, matching statements to speakers | Twice | Use the first pass to place the speakers, the second to assign |
The practical consequence: a missed item in Teil 2 or Teil 3 is gone, so let it go and protect the next one. In Teile 1 and 4 an uncertain answer is worth flagging rather than guessing, because it comes round again.
One failed module does not fail the exam
Each of the four modules is scored and passed independently, and a module can be retaken on its own. You do not have to sit the whole exam again because Schreiben went badly. This changes how a Modelltest result should be read: a run that produces 72 / 68 / 45 / 70 is not a failure to be repeated wholesale, it is one module to rebuild. Sit the Modelltest module by module, and treat each score as a separate verdict.
Study plan
How to prepare with the Modelltest in 2 weeks
Two focused weeks are enough to lift a borderline score. Short, timed, daily runs beat one long marathon: the goal is to fix your weakest module and get comfortable with the clock. Here is a plan that works.
| Days | Focus | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Diagnose | Sit one full, timed Modelltest across Lesen, Hören and Schreiben. Note your weakest module and the exact task types you miss. |
| 3–7 | Drill the weak spot | Each day, run your weakest module against the clock, one Teil at a time. Read the Lösung after every question and write down why you missed it. |
| 8–11 | Rotate all four | One timed module per day. Keep the official limits. For Schreiben, write full answers — don't just plan them. Practise Sprechen out loud. |
| 12–13 | Full simulation | Sit a complete timed Modelltest as if it were exam day, no pauses. Review every Lösung the same evening. |
| 14 | Light review | Re-read your mistake notes and your best Schreiben answer. No new material. Sleep well before the exam. |
The single biggest gain in two weeks comes from timing, not new vocabulary — most candidates who fail Lesen or Hören simply run out of time, so every run above is against the clock.
Which format
Online or PDF: which to use when
The two formats do different jobs. A printed PDF is the closest thing to exam day: one timed run, no feedback until you mark it. An interactive Modelltest is better between runs, because it tells you why an answer was wrong while the decision is still fresh.
Printed PDF
Use it for the timed run
- One complete paper, all four modules
- Answer key at the back, checked after you finish
- Closest to exam-day conditions
- Works offline, on paper
- Free, no email needed
Online
Use it between runs
- Lösung and explanation after every question
- Shows why the decoys look plausible
- Untimed, so you can stop and think
- Progress saves between sessions
- Free, in the browser
Free download
B1 Prüfung Modelltest mit Lösung: free PDF
Download the complete Modelltest as a PDF, all four modules with the Lösungen included, for free and without giving an email address. It is built for printing: sit it at a desk with a timer, mark it against the answer key at the back, and you have a genuine exam-condition run.
- Lesen, all five Teile, with an answer sheet
- Hören, all four Teile, with a link to the audio
- Schreiben, all three tasks, with a Musterlösung for each
- Sprechen, all three Teile, with model answers and the mistakes that cost marks
- The full Lösungen section at the back
Download the PDF (free, no email)
Download the PDF (free, no email)Opens directly. No email, no account, no payment. Print it, or work through it on screen if you prefer.
- Print it and set a timer per module: 65 minutes Lesen, 40 Hören, 60 Schreiben.
- Do not look at the Lösungen until the module is finished. The point of the PDF is the timed run.
- Mark it, then bring your weakest Teil back to the interactive version above for question-level explanations.
These are original practice questions written to the Goethe B1 exam format. They are not real or past exam content and are not reproduced from official materials. GoethéB1 is independent and not affiliated with the Goethe-Institut.
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Goethe B1 Modelltest: FAQ
What is a Goethe B1 Modelltest?
A Goethe B1 Modelltest is an official-format practice exam published by Goethe-Institut (or a platform mirroring that format) that shows candidates exactly what the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 looks like. It covers all four modules, Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, Sprechen, at the same level and in the same task format as the live exam. Practising with a Modelltest trains both the task formats and the timing before exam day.
How long is the Goethe B1 Modelltest?
The written modules total approximately 2 hours 45 minutes:
- Lesen: 65 minutes, 5 Teile
- Hören: 40 minutes, 4 Teile
- Schreiben: 60 minutes, 3 Teile
- Sprechen: ~15 minutes per candidate, 3 Teile (separate session)
All timing is fixed. Practising within the time limits is as important as practising the content, running out of time is the most common avoidable reason for failing Lesen.
Where can I find a free Goethe B1 Modelltest mit Lösung?
Yes. This page carries a full Lesen Modelltest, all five Teile, and a full Hören Modelltest, all four Teile, free and untimed, with the Lösung after every question. The same exam is also available as a free PDF covering all four modules, with no email address required. Schreiben and Sprechen practice with written feedback opens in the app.
What is the pass mark for the Goethe B1 exam?
Each of the four modules is worth 100 points. The pass threshold is 60 out of 100 in every module individually. A strong Lesen score cannot compensate for a Hören score below 60. The Goethe-Zertifikat B1 is a modular exam, so you can retake just the module(s) you fail rather than re-sitting the whole exam. For full exam structure details, see the exam overview.
Should I practise with an online Modelltest or a PDF?
Use both, for different jobs. A printed PDF is the closest thing to exam day: one timed run, with the answer key checked at the end. An interactive Modelltest is better between runs, because it explains why an answer was wrong while the decision is still fresh. Both are free on this page: sit the interactive Lesen and Hören Modelltest above, or download the full four-module PDF.
Keep going
Keep preparing
The Modelltest shows you where you stand. These pages take it further:
- Practise by module: Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen.
- Exam format and how it works: exam overview · How to pass the B1 exam
- Registration & cost: What the Goethe B1 exam costs
- Goethe or telc? Goethe B1 vs telc B1 compared
- All exercises and vocabulary: Übungen · Wortliste (B1)
Correction, 23 September 2026: an earlier version of this page described Lesen as containing a Sprachbausteine cloze, a nicht im Text option and headline-matching in Teil 1. None of those is the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 Lesen format; the module description and the Lesen time budget have been corrected against the Goethe-Institut's published Modellsatz, which the practice exam and PDF on this page already followed. Last updated: 23 September 2026 · Original practice questions written to the Goethe B1 exam format, not real or past exam content. GoethéB1 is independent and not affiliated with the Goethe-Institut.