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Goethe vs telc: Which German Exam Should You Take?
Goethe-Zertifikat and telc Deutsch are both recognised German certificates, but they differ in format, scoring, price and recognition. Here is how to choose.
German A1 Exam Sample Questions (With Answers Explained)
Real-format A1 sample questions for Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen, with the answer and the reasoning behind it for each task type.
How to Pass Zertifikat B1: Scoring, Strategy and a 6-Week Plan
What the B1 pass mark actually is, how each module is scored, and a realistic six-week plan to get over 60 in Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen.
Goethe A2 Sprechen: What Happens in the Mündliche Prüfung
The three parts of the Goethe A2 speaking test, the questions you are asked, the phrases to prepare, and how to practise with a partner.
Goethe B1 Schreiben: Teil 1, 2 and 3 Explained (With Examples)
What each of the three B1 writing tasks asks for, how long to spend on each, the phrases examiners expect, and the mistakes that cost the most marks.
5 Tips to Pass Your Goethe-Zertifikat A1 Exam on the First Try
Preparing for the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 exam? Here are five practical, exam-tested tips to help you walk in confident and walk out with a pass — covering all four modules: Hören, Lesen, Schreiben, and Sprechen.
How to Prepare for the Goethe A1 Exam: A 4-Week Study Plan
A week-by-week plan for the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 (Start Deutsch 1): what each module tests, how many marks you need, and what to practise on each day.