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Goethe German B1 Schreiben (Writing) Practice

Choose a Teil to start practicing schreiben (writing) for your Goethe German B1 exam.

About Schreiben (Writing) section

The Goethe B1 writing module lasts 60 minutes in total and contains three tasks. Each Teil focuses on a different type of real-world interaction, mirroring the official exam structure.

Total duration : ⏱️ 60 mins total

✉️ Teil 1: Contact & Interaction

• Write a personal message that maintains or rebuilds contact

• Include a description, a reason, and a polite suggestion

• Target length around 80 words

📝 Free writing (describe, justify, make a proposal)

🗣️ Teil 2: Expressing an Opinion

• Share your personal opinion on a given topic

• Support your view with explanations, comparisons, or examples

• Target length around 80 words

💬 Free writing (describe, explain, compare, give an opinion)

📅 Teil 3: Regulating a Situation

• React to an everyday situation that requires coordination

• Apologise, ask for something, or make a concrete request

• Target length around 40 words

📧 Free writing (apologise, request, or similar)

FAQ

Answers to popular questions about Goethe B1 Schreiben (Writing) practice

01What does the Goethe B1 Writing exam require?
You have 60 minutes for three tasks: a personal interaction email, an opinion text, and a short situational message. Each task has bullet points that must all be covered.
02How are responses assessed?
Markers evaluate content coverage, coherence, vocabulary and grammar range, and accuracy. Address every bullet point, use linking words, and leave a few minutes for proofreading.
03How can I prepare efficiently?
Collect useful phrases for greeting, giving reasons, stating opinions, and making polite requests. Practise writing within the suggested word counts (around 80 + 80 + 40 words).
Goethe German B1 Schreiben (Writing) Practice Overview