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B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1

The B1 certificates for living and working in Germany. Goethe is modular; telc has one written and one oral part.

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Guía del examen: B1

Web oficial
Cómo reservarCentro de examenNo waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Book early — popular dates can fill up.
Partes del examen4· 180 minLesen / Leseverstehen · Hören / Hörverstehen · Schreiben / Schriftlicher Ausdruck · Sprechen / Mündliche Prüfung
Nota mínima60/100≥ 60 of 100 per module
Coste€104por parteTodas las partes €259

Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1 (Goethe-Institut · telc) tiene 4 partes: Lesen / Leseverstehen, Hören / Hörverstehen, Schreiben / Schriftlicher Ausdruck, Sprechen / Mündliche Prüfung. Nota de aprobado: ≥ 60 of 100 per module. Precio: Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €259, €104 per module; course participants 20% off (€207 / €83 per module). telc and centres abroad set their own prices. Resultado: Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre. Comprobado 2026-09-29.

Fechas, lugares y tiempos de espera

No national exam dates: each Goethe-Institut or telc exam centre sets its own dates and registration deadlines. Book directly with the centre. fuente

  1. 1Libroen un centro de examen Goethe, telc u ÖSD
  2. 2ExamenNo national exam dates: each Goethe-Institut or telc exam centre sets its own dates and registration deadlines
  3. 3ResultadoResult times are not published centrally
  4. 4Certificadotelc certificates have no validity period; the institution that asks for the certificate decides whether it accepts it. Goethe: no validity stated on the checked pages.

Dónde

BerlinBonnBremenDresdenDüsseldorfFrankfurtFreiburgGöttingenHamburgHeidelbergMannheimMünchenSchwäbisch Hall

Goethe-Institut locations in Germany; telc exams are held at telc exam centres (e.g. adult education centres and language schools). Abroad: the local Goethe-Institut or telc partner. fuente

Espera y resultados

No waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Book early — popular dates can fill up. fuente

Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre. fuente

Coste y repeticiones

Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €259, €104 per module; course participants 20% off (€207 / €83 per module). telc and centres abroad set their own prices. fuente

Goethe: retake only the module(s) you failed (€104 each in Germany). telc: within 12 months you may repeat only the written or only the oral part. fuente

De un vistazo

UsesGoethe: Studienkolleg, living and working in Germany. Naturalisation requires B1 — ask your office which certificates it accepts.[1]
Goethe modulesLesen 65, Hören about 40, Schreiben 60 min; Sprechen about 15 min (pair)[2]
Goethe pass mark≥ 60 of 100 per module[3]
telc formatWritten about 150 min + oral about 15 min (pair, 20 min preparation)[4]
telc pass mark60% in the written part (135/225) and 60% in the oral part (45/75)[5]
CosteGoethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €259, or €104 per module. telc: set by each centre.[6]
Validitytelc: no validity period; the receiving institution decides.[7]

Partes del examen180 min en total

Lesen / Leseverstehen65 min
Hören / Hörverstehen40 min
Schreiben / Schriftlicher Ausdruck60 min
Sprechen / Mündliche Prüfung15 min
Lesen / LeseverstehenLectura · Goethe: 5 parts, 30 items. telc: 3 reading parts (20 items) + 2 Sprachbausteine parts (20 items).
Goethe 65 min; telc 90 min (incl. Sprachbausteine)
Formato
Goethe: own module. telc: Leseverstehen + Sprachbausteine in one 90-min block.
Preguntas / tareas
Goethe: 5 parts, 30 items. telc: 3 reading parts (20 items) + 2 Sprachbausteine parts (20 items).
Tipos de tarea
True/false, 3-option multiple choice, matching. telc adds grammar/vocabulary gaps (Sprachbausteine).
Puntuación
Goethe: 100 points per module. telc: reading 75 + Sprachbausteine 30 points.
Materiales permitidos
telc: no dictionary[8]
Hören / HörverstehenAudición · Goethe: 4 parts, 30 items. telc: 3 parts, 20 items.
Goethe about 40 min; telc about 30 min
Formato
Audio in the room
Preguntas / tareas
Goethe: 4 parts, 30 items. telc: 3 parts, 20 items.
Tipos de tarea
Goethe: true/false, 3-option choice, matching speakers; some texts once, some twice. telc: true/false.
Puntuación
Goethe: 100 points. telc: 75 points.
Materiales permitidos
telc: no dictionary[8]
Schreiben / Schriftlicher AusdruckEscritura · Goethe: 3 tasks. telc: 1 task.
Goethe 60 min; telc 30 min
Formato
Written
Preguntas / tareas
Goethe: 3 tasks. telc: 1 task.
Tipos de tarea
Goethe: e-mail about 80 words, opinion text about 80 words, formal e-mail about 40 words. telc: informal or semi-formal e-mail with 4 guide points.
Puntuación
Goethe: 100 points. telc: 45 points.
Materiales permitidos
telc: no dictionary[8]
Sprechen / Mündliche PrüfungOral · 3 parts (both)
About 15 min; preparation Goethe 15 min, telc 20 min
Formato
Pair exam (Goethe: single if needed)
Preguntas / tareas
3 parts (both)
Tipos de tarea
Goethe: plan something together; a presentation (5 slides); feedback and questions. telc: getting to know each other; talk about a topic; plan something together.
Puntuación
Goethe: 100 points (pass 60). telc: 75 points (pass 45).
Materiales permitidos
—[8]

Puntuación, resultados y repeticiones

1

Goethe: each module counts on its own

Each module has 100 points; you pass a module with at least 60. Modules can be taken alone or together.[2]

2

Grades

100–90 sehr gut, 89–80 gut, 79–70 befriedigend, 69–60 ausreichend, below 60 nicht bestanden (failed).[3]

3

Goethe: retakes

Modules can be taken or repeated as often as the exam centre can organise.[2]

4

telc: written and oral separately

Written 225 points, oral 75. You need 60% in both: 135 written and 45 oral.[5]

5

telc: retake one part within 12 months

At B1–C2 you may repeat only the oral or only the written exam within 12 months after your first attempt.[7]

6

Nacionalidad

Naturalisation requires B1. BAMF names the DTZ at B1 and the Zertifikat Integrationskurs as proof and keeps a list of recognised B1 certificates.[9]

Qué se evalúa realmente

Basado en las descripciones oficiales de tareas y niveles, no en preguntas filtradas.

Lesen: more text, less time

  • Goethe: 30 items in 65 min; telc: 20 reading items + 20 Sprachbausteine in 90 min.
  • Question types: true/false, 3-option choice and matching texts to people or headings.
  • telc only: Sprachbausteine test grammar and vocabulary in a text with gaps.
  • CEFR B1: understand texts in everyday or job-related language.
Fuente [8]

Hören: announcements to discussions

  • Goethe: 30 items in 4 parts; telc: 20 true/false items in 3 parts.
  • At Goethe some texts play only once.
  • One Goethe part asks you to match statements to speakers in a discussion.
  • CEFR B1: understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters.
Fuente [8]

Schreiben: letters and opinions

  • Goethe: 3 texts in 60 min (about 80, 80 and 40 words), informal and formal.
  • Goethe includes an opinion text: give your view with reasons.
  • telc: one e-mail in 30 min covering 4 guide points.
  • Register matters: choose informal (du) or formal (Sie) correctly.
Fuente [8]

Sprechen: plan, present, discuss

  • Both providers have a task where you plan something together with your partner.
  • Goethe: a short presentation on a topic, then feedback and questions.
  • telc: getting to know each other, then a conversation about a topic.
  • Preparation time: Goethe 15 min, telc 20 min.
Fuente [8]

Normas que debes conocer

Vías y niveles1
For naturalisation: check the list

BAMF keeps an overview of recognised B1 certificates (2023-07-31). Your Einbürgerungsbehörde decides; ask before you book.[11]

Inscripción2
Goethe: where

In Germany at the Goethe-Institut locations (e.g. Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Göttingen, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Mannheim, München, Schwäbisch Hall); abroad at the local Goethe-Institut.[10]

telc: register at a telc exam centre

You register with a telc exam centre. Each centre sets its own prices, conditions and dates.[7]

Costes y pago1
Goethe fees

Goethe-Institut in Germany (2026): full exam €259, one module €104; course participants 20% off (€207 / €83).[6]

Conviene saber1
telc formats

telc Deutsch B1 is available on computer or on paper. telc also offers telc Deutsch B1·B2 Beruf (for work), which gives B1 or B2.[4]

El día del examen

  1. 1
    Goethe: written modules back to back

    If you take all written modules, they take about 165 minutes in total without breaks.[2]

  2. 2
    Speaking: prepare first

    Goethe gives 15 minutes of preparation before Sprechen; telc gives 20 minutes.[2]

  3. 3
    telc: photo ID

    Mostrar a valid official photo ID before you enter the exam room.[7]

  4. 4
    telc: no dictionary, no phone

    Dictionaries, textbooks, own notes, mobile phones, smartwatches and devices with internet are not allowed. Pencils, erasers and a clear bottle without label are allowed.[7]

Cambios recientes y previstos

  1. En vigorGoethe exam rules updated

    The current Goethe Durchführungsbestimmungen for B1 are dated 1 September 2025.[2]

  2. En vigorB1 for naturalisation

    Under the citizenship law in force since 2024-06-27, naturalisation requires German at B1.[12]

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Qué partes tiene Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?

Lesen / Leseverstehen (Goethe 65 min; telc 90 min (incl. Sprachbausteine)) · Hören / Hörverstehen (Goethe about 40 min; telc about 30 min) · Schreiben / Schriftlicher Ausdruck (Goethe 60 min; telc 30 min) · Sprechen / Mündliche Prüfung (About 15 min; preparation Goethe 15 min, telc 20 min).

¿Cuál es la nota para aprobar Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?

≥ 60 of 100 per module fuente

¿Cuánto cuesta Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?

Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €259, €104 per module; course participants 20% off (€207 / €83 per module). telc and centres abroad set their own prices. fuente

¿Cómo se inscribe uno en Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?

No national exam dates: each Goethe-Institut or telc exam centre sets its own dates and registration deadlines. Book directly with the centre. fuente

¿Cuánto hay que esperar para Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?

No waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Book early — popular dates can fill up. fuente

¿Cuándo se recibe el resultado de Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?

Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre. fuente

¿Qué pasa si suspendes Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?

Goethe: retake only the module(s) you failed (€104 each in Germany). telc: within 12 months you may repeat only the written or only the oral part. fuente

¿Dónde se puede hacer Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?

Goethe-Institut locations in Germany; telc exams are held at telc exam centres (e.g. adult education centres and language schools). Abroad: the local Goethe-Institut or telc partner. Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Göttingen, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Mannheim, München, Schwäbisch Hall. fuente

Fuentes oficiales

Comprobado el 2026-09-29. Las normas cambian: la página oficial siempre prevalece.

  1. [1]
    Goethe-Zertifikat B1 Goethe-Institut Deutschland
  2. [2]
    Durchführungsbestimmungen Goethe-Zertifikat B1 Goethe-Institut · fecha de la página 2025-09-01
  3. [3]
  4. [4]
  5. [5]
  6. [6]
    Prüfungspreise 2026 Goethe-Institut Deutschland
  7. [7]
    telc Prüfungsregularien (gültig ab 15.04.2025) telc · fecha de la página 2025-04-15
  8. [8]
  9. [9]
  10. [10]
    Prüfungen (Übersicht, Standorte) Goethe-Institut Deutschland
  11. [11]
    Anerkannte B1-Sprachnachweise (Übersicht) BAMF · fecha de la página 2023-07-31
  12. [12]
    Das neue Staatsangehörigkeitsrecht seit 27.06.2024 (FAQ) Auswärtiges Amt · fecha de la página 2024-06-27
  13. [13]
    CEFR self-assessment grid (EN) European Union (Europass)

Tenlo en cuenta al prepararte

Consejos de examen de EUpassway · editorial, no son normas oficiales

1Pick the format that suits you

Goethe: retake only the module you failed. telc: one written block with Sprachbausteine (grammar). Compare before you book.

2Train timed writing

Goethe asks for 3 texts in 60 minutes. Practise planning each text in 2 minutes and covering every point.

3Prepare a presentation routine

For Goethe Sprechen, practise a 5-part structure: topic, your experience, the situation in your country, pros and cons, conclusion.

4Listen once

Some Goethe audio plays only once. Read the questions before the audio and note key words while listening.

5Prueba acceptance first

For naturalisation or a permit, ask the office which B1 certificate it accepts before you pay.

Practica en formato de examenExámenes de prueba y modelos oficialesAbrir Vídeos de preparación del examenListas de reproducción para este nivelAbrir Vocabulario del examenListas de palabras con audioAbrir Documentos oficialesModelos de examen, normas, listas de palabrasAbrir

Practica cada parte — preguntas de ejemplo con respuestas

Lo esencial en una páginaGoethe B1 Lesen (Reading)Goethe B1 Hören (Listening)Goethe B1 Schreiben (Writing)Goethe B1 Sprechen (Speaking)Zertifikat B1Listas de vocabulario de alemánPreguntas y respuestas

Elaborado con ayuda de IA a partir de páginas oficiales (BAMF, g.a.s.t., Goethe-Institut, telc y otras fuentes oficiales) · aún no revisado por un profesor · la página oficial siempre prevalece