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Goethe-Zertifikat practice: structure and scoring by level
Goethe-Zertifikat exists from A1 to C1. Here you see, for each level, which parts the exam consists of, how the speaking exam is built and by what kind of scoring it works. You also practise with exams in the style of the Goethe-Zertifikat and get AI feedback.
- Practice exams in the style of the Goethe-Zertifikat from A1 to C1.
- Writing and speaking with AI feedback by the provider’s criteria.
- Your mistake profile collects mistakes across all exercises.
Practice exam · Goethe
Example: this is what a practice exam in the style of Goethe looks like.
Overview
Goethe-Zertifikat from A1 to C1 at a glance.
The figures come from the profiles Sprachfuchs uses for the practice exams, with source and version. You find times and points in the official documents of the Goethe-Institut.
| Level | Parts of the exam | Speaking | Pass rule | Practice exam at Sprachfuchs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking | 1. Introducing yourself (keywords, spelling, a number) 2. Asking for and giving information (word cards) 3. Making requests and reacting to them (picture cards) | The modules are converted into a total score. | yes |
| A2 | Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking | 1. Asking and answering questions about yourself 2. Talking about yourself (card) 3. Planning something together and negotiating | The modules are converted into a total score, with minimum values for the written and the oral part. | yes |
| B1 | Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking | 1. Planning something together and negotiating 2. Presentation on five slides 3. Giving feedback and asking questions | Module by module: each module has its own minimum. | yes |
| B2 | Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking | 1. Talk on topic 1 or 2, then questions 2. Discussion of a controversial question | Module by module: each module has its own minimum. | yes |
| C1 | Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking | 1. Talk on one of two topics (about 5 minutes), then questions (about 2 minutes) 2. Discussion of a controversial question with an input text | Module by module: each module has its own minimum. | yes |
Sources and version
- A1: Goethe-Institut, Durchführungsbestimmungen Goethe-Zertifikat A1 Start Deutsch 1, Stand 1.9.2025; Goethe-Zertifikat A1 Start Deutsch 1, Modellsatz (8. Auflage, 2024) und Übungssatz 02: Aufbau, Antwortbogen, Bewertungsbögen
- A2: Goethe-Institut, Durchführungsbestimmungen Goethe-Zertifikat A2, Stand 1.9.2025; Goethe-Zertifikat A2, Modellsatz Erwachsene Vs5.1_050525 (Prüfungsteile im Überblick, Antwortbogen, Bewertungskriterien und -bögen Schreiben und Sprechen)
- B1: Goethe-Institut, Durchführungsbestimmungen Goethe-Zertifikat B1, Stand 1.9.2025; Goethe-Institut und ÖSD, Zertifikat B1 Modellsatz Erwachsene Vs_11_070115 und Übungssatz (Bewertungskriterien und -bögen Schreiben und Sprechen)
- B2: Goethe-Institut, Durchführungsbestimmungen Goethe-Zertifikat B2, Stand 1.9.2025; Goethe-Institut, Modellsatz Erwachsene Vs1.5 (Stand 16.4.2026, abgeglichen am 18.10.2026: Punkte, Umrechnung, Bewertungsbögen, Itemzahlen)
- C1: Goethe-Institut, Durchführungsbestimmungen Goethe-Zertifikat C1, Stand 1.9.2025; Goethe-Zertifikat C1 modular, Modellsatz Vs0.2 (Stand April 2026): Prüfungsziele und Aufgabentypen, Antwortbogen, Bewertungskriterien und -bögen Schreiben und Sprechen
Times and points are in the official documents of the exam provider and apply to the exam date in question.
How you practise
What Sprachfuchs offers in the style of Goethe.
Scoring after the model
Points and pass rules follow the provider’s profile, with source. Where something is not secured, it is marked as open in the profile.
Speaking with an AI partner
Instructions, preparation time and a conversation with a voice, followed by an evaluation. More on speaking
Mistake profile
Recurring mistakes are collected and come back as short exercises.
The exams are our own practice material in the style of the provider and not original exams. The evaluation is an AI estimate and not an official grade.
Five tips
How to prepare for Goethe tasks.
- Know the structure. Whoever knows which parts come wastes no time on orientation in the exam. Read the provider’s official documents on the structure.
- Practise timing. Solve whole exams under time pressure, not only single parts.
- Read the task carefully. Many points are lost because the task was different from what was expected.
- Speak out loud. You only learn speaking by speaking. Record yourself and listen.
- Collect mistakes. The same verb position, the same preposition: whoever knows their repeat mistakes can reduce them with purpose.
Frequently asked questions about Goethe-Zertifikat
Can I take the exam at Sprachfuchs?
No. Sprachfuchs is an independent practice service and not an examination centre. You take the exam at an authorised centre of the provider.
Are the exams original exams?
No. The exams are our own practice material that follows the structure and the scoring criteria of the provider. Sprachfuchs is not affiliated with the Goethe-Institut.
How accurate is the scoring?
The scoring of writing and speaking is an AI estimate by the criteria of the provider, not an official grade. Points and pass rules are in the official documents and can change; check them there before you register.
What does practice cost?
The first exam with evaluation is free, without payment details. More on the pricing page.
More to practise.
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Editorial team Sprachfuchs · Last updated: 12 Nov 2026