The exam is necessary for:
- Studying abroad,
- Working abroad,
- Obtaining DAAD scholarships,
- Immigrants,
- Applying for German citizenship,
- Those wishing to confirm their level and obtain an international certificate.
Level B1 means that you can:
- Understand key information when clear standard language is used and it concerns familiar matters related to work, school, leisure activities, etc.
- Handle most situations that may arise when traveling to German-speaking countries.
- Express yourself simply and coherently on familiar topics and areas of personal interest.
- Report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes, and goals, and give brief reasons or explanations.
The exam can be taken:
You can check the locations, dates, and costs of the exam on the website of the Goethe Institute www.goethe.de.
Preparation for the Goethe Certificate B1 exam should be started after completing the general course of this and previous levels, or the intensive course of this and previous levels.
Preparation includes:
- General introduction to the exam process, proper time management,
- Learning the necessary vocabulary for level B1,
- Exercises for the written and oral parts,
- Working on typical tasks for the sections: Listening Comprehension, Reading, Writing, and Speaking,
- Writing practice tests,
- Working on typical mistakes,
- Tips to avoid them,
- Mental preparation before the exam (nervousness and anxiety are your main enemies!).
