The Goethe-Zertifikat B1
Four modules, and what each asks.
10 minutes · A free lesson from B1: Selbstständig (independent) · Roman and Urdu pronunciation guides and English meanings are shown under each phrase
The Goethe-Zertifikat B1 has four modules that can be taken together or separately: Lesen (about 65 minutes), Hören (about 40 minutes), Schreiben (about 60 minutes) and Sprechen (about 15 minutes, usually with a partner). Each module is passed with 60 %.
| Lesen | Say lehzuhn | لےزَن | Means: Reading |
| Hören | Say hoeruhn | ہوےرَن | Means: Listening |
| Schreiben | Say shraibuhn | شرائبَن | Means: Writing |
| Sprechen | Say shprehkhuhn | شپرےخَن | Means: Speaking |
Lesson quiz
Check what you have learned. Choose an answer to see whether it is right, and why.
Quick check: How many modules does the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 have?
- Four
- Two
- Six
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A: Four — Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen. You can take them together or separately.
Quick check: What score passes a module?
- 50 %
- 60 %
- 75 %
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B: 60 % — Each module is passed with 60 %.
Quick check: Which module is usually taken with a partner?
- Lesen
- Hören
- Sprechen
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C: Sprechen — Sprechen, the speaking module, lasts about 15 minutes and is usually done with a partner.
Quick check: What must every Schreiben answer do?
- Use as many long words as possible
- Leave out the greeting
- Cover every point in the task
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C: Cover every point in the task — Cover every point, and use the right greeting and closing for the reader.