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Every Goethe exam from A1 to B2 needs 60 of 100 points: at A1 and A2 that is one total and you retake the whole exam, while at B1 and B2 each of the four modules needs 60 and you retake only the module you missed. A1 sets no separate minimum for any part; A2 also needs at least 45 of the 75 written points and 15 of the 25 speaking points, and a centre may in exceptional cases let you repeat only the written or the oral part.

No: Sprachpass is independent preparation in the exact format of the examining boards. We are not the Goethe-Institut or telc, and we do not issue certificates.

Goethe and telc from A1 to B2. Every guide on /exams says what is live for that exam, skill by skill, and each speaking and writing page links to its practice run.

No: if you are starting out, Learn takes you from A1 to B1, chapter by chapter, and every lesson gets you speaking. When you are ready, practice and mock exams train you in the exact exam format.

Real practice, every day: 10 listening and 10 reading questions, 2 writing and 2 speaking tasks with feedback, plus one free full Goethe mock exam or telc written mock paper when that paper is live. No card required, and Premium removes the daily limits.

Every answer is scored twice, independently, against the official marking criteria. If the two scores disagree, your answer is checked again, so the grade you see is one we stand behind.

Sprachpass gets you ready; our sibling site BookGermanTest tracks open Goethe slots so you can grab one before they sell out.

Yes, everything runs in the browser on any device. You can do your whole daily practice on your phone.

A1 is the entry level of the European scale, so it is the most approachable of the Goethe exams. It is still a real exam with a clock and a required mark.

The exam is scored out of 100 and you need 60 to pass, with the written part counting up to 75 and speaking up to 25.

You retake the exam. The cheapest way to avoid that is to find out honestly where you stand before you book, rather than after.

Yes: A2 asks you to handle short everyday exchanges and write simple connected messages, a real step beyond A1. It is still a Basic User level; the level above it, B1, is the first Independent User level.

The exam is scored out of 100 and you need 60 to pass, with at least 45 in the written part and 15 in speaking.

You retake the exam. The free 20-minute check tells you honestly whether you are ready before you pay for a slot.

No: B1 is the first level where German stops being a class you attend and becomes a language you use, under a clock, with someone marking whether it holds. Most people are told it is easy and meet it underprepared.

No: the official rules did not change the format or scoring in 2024. The current terms, in force since September 2025, and the previous edition from September 2023 describe the same modules, timings, question counts, required mark and grade bands.

Yes: B1 is modular, so each module passes on its own at 60 out of 100. If you miss one, you keep the modules you passed and re-sit only the one you failed.

It proves B2 German on the CEFR scale. At this level, you can understand the main ideas in complex texts, communicate with reasonable fluency, and explain a clear position.

Each module is scored out of 100, and you pass a module with at least 60 points. The four module results are separate.

Yes: you can book the modules separately, keep the modules you passed, and repeat only the module you missed. The current Goethe rules allow modules to be repeated as often as the exam centre can offer them.

No: Goethe certificates from A1 to C2 do not expire. The official Goethe exam FAQ says many institutions and employers expect a certificate dated within the last two years, so read it and check the rule for your application.

Both certify B2 German, but their task types, timings and scoring are different, and Goethe B2 gives a separate result for each of four modules. Prepare for the exam board and format you have booked.

Yes. Goethe B2 practice and timed mock exams are available now.

Listening takes about 20 minutes and follows the recording, then reading and writing share 45 minutes. The oral group exam takes about 15 minutes.

Listening has 15 questions split 6, 4 and 5 across its three parts. Reading has 15 questions split evenly across three parts.

Listening Parts 1 and 3 are played twice. Part 2 is played once.

You need 36 of the 60 total points. The official score table sets one overall pass mark rather than a separate minimum for each skill.

Yes. Practice in the exact format is available now.

The written exam takes 70 minutes in total: listening takes about 20 minutes and follows the recording, then reading and writing share 50 minutes. The oral pair exam takes about 15 minutes.

Listening has 15 questions split evenly across three parts. Reading also has 15 questions split evenly across three parts.

Part 1 is a write-in task based on telephone notes. Parts 1 and 3 are played twice; Part 2 is played once.

You need 36 of the 60 total points. The official practice test gives this as one overall pass mark.

Yes. Practice in the exact format is available now.

Ask the organisation receiving your certificate to confirm the exact exam name and level it requires before you book.

telc Deutsch B1 is one exam with a written part and an oral part, while Goethe B1 has four modules that pass separately. The task types and timing also differ, so prepare for the exam you have booked.

Do not assume that it is. Ask the organisation receiving your certificate which exam name and level it requires before you book.

Under the current telc rules, you may repeat either the written or oral examination within 12 months and keep credit for the part you passed. You cannot repeat a single subtest such as Listening on its own.

The certificate has no expiry date. The organisation receiving it decides whether it will accept an older certificate for your purpose.

telc Deutsch B2 is a general German exam for people who need to show B2 reading, listening, writing and speaking skills. It uses topics from everyday life, not a specific job field.

No: telc Deutsch B2 is the general German exam, and Deutsch-Test für den Beruf B2 is a separate work-focused exam with mediation tasks and a different format. Prepare for the exact certificate named in your booking.

You need at least 135 of 225 points in the written examination and 45 of 75 points in speaking. You must reach both minimums.

Under the current telc rules, you may repeat either the written or oral examination within 12 months and keep credit for the part you passed. You cannot repeat one smaller subtest on its own.

The certificate has no expiry date. The organisation receiving it decides whether it will accept an older certificate for your purpose.

Both exams show B2 German, but they use different tasks, time limits and scoring rules. Check which certificate your employer, university or authority accepts, then prepare for that exact format.