Goethe-Zertifikat B1 Modellsatz Erwachsene Overview

This set covers the structure, scoring, requirements, and key terms found in the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 practice exam (Modellsatz) for adults.

Zertifikat B1

A trinationally developed German exam (Goethe-Institut, ÖSD, and University of Freiburg) that documents the third level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Stufe B

A proficiency level in the six-step competence scale that characterizes the ability for independent language use.

Recommended Age for Adults

The Zertifikat B1 version for adults is recommended for individuals aged $16$ years and older.

Maximum Points per Module

The highest score achievable for each of the four separate modules (Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking) is $100$ points.

Bestehensgrenze (Passing Limit)

The minimum score required to pass a module, established at $60$ points or $60\,\%$.

Modular Exam Structure

The concept that the four skills of the Zertifikat B1 can be taken either individually or as a complete exam.

Modul Lesen (Reading)

A section consisting of five parts with a duration of $65$ minutes, involving tasks like matching, multiple choice, and True/False.

Modul Hören (Listening)

A section consisting of four parts with a total duration of approximately $40$ minutes, featuring announcements, radio programs, and discussions.

Modul Schreiben (Writing)

A section consisting of three tasks to be completed in $60$ minutes, including writing personal emails and expressing an opinion on a theme.

Modul Sprechen (Speaking)

A section for two participants lasting approximately $15$ minutes, containing a planning task, a solo presentation, and a feedback session.

Velo

The Swiss standard term for a bicycle ("Fahrrad"), used in tourist contexts such as the historical tour in Murten.

Bio-Energiedorf

A community, such as Feldheim in Brandenburg, that becomes independent of oil and coal by supplying its own electricity and heat through modern technology like Bio-Gas plants.

Killerspiele

A term used in discussion forums to describe video games that contain significant amounts of violence.

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

A six-stage scale used to describe language competencies, on which the B1 exam occupies the third level.

Speaking Part 1: Planning

An interaction where two participants have approximately $3$ minutes to jointly plan an activity, such as helping a classmate who was in an accident.

Speaking Part 2: Presentation

A monological task where a participant presents a topic using five slides, explaining the structure, personal experiences, local situation, and pros/cons within $3$ minutes.

Speaking Part 3: Feedback and Questions

A $2$-minute segment where participants react to their partner's presentation, give feedback, and ask/answer questions.

Reading Part 3 Task

A matching task where candidates must assign specific advertisements (A through J) to various personas' needs, with one situation having no match ($0$).