Question 1

How is the Goethe B2 Reading module structured?

Accepted Answer

The Goethe B2 Lesen (Reading) module takes 65 minutes and consists of five parts with 30 items total: Teil 1 has 9 items (matching 4 texts), Teil 2 has 6 items (matching 6 texts), Teil 3 has 6 items (3-option Multiple Choice), Teil 4 has 6 items (matching 8 texts), and Teil 5 has 3 items (matching 3 paragraphs). You can start with any task. Each task has only one correct answer.

Question 2

What skills are tested in each part?

Accepted Answer

Teil 1 tests understanding attitudes and opinions (Einstellungen/Haltungen verstehen). Teil 2 and Teil 3 test understanding information (Informationen verstehen). Teil 4 tests understanding viewpoints (Standpunkte verstehen). Teil 5 tests understanding rules and instructions (Regeln/Instruktionen verstehen).

Question 3

What question formats appear in the exam?

Accepted Answer

Most parts use Zuordnung (Matching): Teil 1 matches to 4 texts, Teil 2 to 6 texts, Teil 4 to 8 texts, and Teil 5 to 3 paragraphs. Only Teil 3 uses Wahl (3-gliedrig MC) - Multiple Choice with 3 options. Each task has only one correct answer.

Question 4

What are the exam rules for Reading?

Accepted Answer

Only answers on the answer sheet (Antwortbogen) are graded. Write with a blue or black pen. No aids such as dictionaries, phones, or mobile devices are allowed. You can start with any task and work in any order within the 65 minutes.

Goethe German B2 Lesen (Reading) Practice

Goethe German B2 Lesen (Reading) Practice

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Teil 1: Einstellungen/Haltungen verstehen (Understanding Attitudes)

Teil 2: Informationen verstehen (Understanding Information)

Teil 3: Informationen verstehen (Understanding Information)

Teil 4: Standpunkte verstehen (Understanding Viewpoints)

Teil 5: Regeln/Instruktionen verstehen (Understanding Rules/Instructions)

Teil 1 - Einstellungen/Haltungen verstehen (Understanding Attitudes)

Teil 2 - Informationen verstehen (Understanding Information)

Teil 3 - Informationen verstehen (Understanding Information)

Teil 4 - Standpunkte verstehen (Understanding Viewpoints)

Teil 5 - Regeln/Instruktionen verstehen (Understanding Rules/Instructions)

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