Goethe B1 guides

Prepare for the Goethe B1 exam

Detailed guidance for all four modular B1 skills, scoring, study planning and realistic timed practice.

Goethe B1 Listening: Four Parts, Repeat Rules and Strategy

A part-by-part method for the 40-minute B1 listening module, including which recordings play once or twice and how to handle distractors.

The official 60-minute B1 writing structure, with practical planning for an 80-word email, an 80-word opinion and a 40-word formal message.

A clear, up-to-date breakdown of the Goethe B1 exam, the four modules, how long each takes, how points are scored, and what the certificate is worth.

A realistic six-week plan to get exam-ready for Goethe B1, what to do each week, how to train each skill, and when to start mock exams.

The Sprechen module is short but intense. Here are its three parts, how the pairing works, and how to prepare so you speak with confidence.

B1 and B2 sit one level apart on the CEFR scale. Here's what each proves, who needs which, and how to decide.

The Lesen module gives you 65 minutes across five parts. Here's what each part tests and how to approach it without running out of time.

Goethe B1 fees vary by country and exam centre. Here's what affects the price, and how the modular format can save you money.