German Modelltest online: Goethe and telc A1–B2
What a Modelltest is
A Modelltest (also called a Modellsatz or Übungstest) is a practice set with the same structure as the real exam: the same number of Teile, the same task types and the same timing. Its purpose is not to teach you something new but to let you try out exam day in advance: whether the time is enough, in which Teil you lose points, and how close you are to the pass mark.
Official practice sets are free on the exam organisers' websites. The Goethe-Institut publishes practice materials for A1, A2 and B1.[4][5][6] telc offers a full Übungstest with answers and audio as a free download on its A1 and A2 pages.[7][8] The number of such sets is limited, so most people look for extra practice.
What the Modelltest on Prufling covers
- 8 full Modellsatz papers for each exam. Each one contains all the modules: Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen, and for telc Sprachbausteine too. The Modellsatz papers do not repeat each other: each has different tasks.
- Modellsatz 1 is free. The other 7 come with Pro.
- A whole exam or a single module. You can take a full Modellsatz or just one module (for example, Hören) in the exam order.
- Score and grade. Lesen, Hören and Sprachbausteine are marked automatically and immediately. AI marks your Schreiben and Sprechen answers against the exam criteria and gives feedback in Uzbek, English or Russian. AI scores are estimates, not official results.
- Readiness overview. You see where you stand in each module in one place.
Which parts each exam has
To take a Modelltest properly, first know the structure of your exam. Goethe A1 and A2 are single exams: the points are counted together. Goethe B1, on the other hand, is modular: each module is marked separately and can be taken separately.[1][2][3]
| Exam | Lesen | Hören | Schreiben | Sprechen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goethe A1 | 25 min., Teil 1–3 | ~20 min., Teil 1–3 | 20 min., Teil 1–2 | ~15 min., in a group |
| Goethe A2 | 30 min., Teil 1–4 | ~30 min., Teil 1–4 | 30 min., Teil 1–2 | ~15 min. in pairs |
| Goethe B1 | 65 min., 5 Teile | ~40 min., 4 Teile | 60 min., 3 Teile | ~15 min. in pairs + 15 min. preparation |
In the telc exams Lesen and Schreiben (A1, A2) are given in one block of time, and at B1 and B2 there is a separate Sprachbausteine part (grammar and vocabulary). In detail: telc A1 and A2, telc B1, telc B2.
How to take a Modelltest
- Real conditions. Put your phone away, do not use a dictionary, and do not pause or replay the audio.
- Time yourself by the official schedule. The time for copying answers is part of the exam time.
- Analyse your mistakes. After you see your score, go back to every wrong answer: was it a word you did not know, a text you misunderstood, or too little time?
- Do not repeat the same set. The second time you will remember the answers, and the score will not show your real level.
How many Modellsatz papers for each exam
| Exam | Modellsatz | Tasks | Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goethe-Zertifikat A1 · Modelltest | 8 | 64 | Modellsatz 1 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat A2 · Modelltest | 8 | 80 | Modellsatz 1 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat B1 · Modelltest | 8 | 128 | Modellsatz 1 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat B2 · Modelltest | 8 | 93 | Modellsatz 1 |
| telc Deutsch A1 · Modelltest | 8 | 64 | Modellsatz 1 |
| telc Deutsch A2 · Modelltest | 8 | 64 | Modellsatz 1 |
| telc Deutsch B1 · Modelltest | 8 | 104 | Modellsatz 1 |
| telc Deutsch B2 · Modelltest | 8 | 72 | Modellsatz 1 |
| Total | 64 | 669 |
The tasks cover Lesen, Hören, Sprachbausteine (telc), Schreiben and Sprechen, in the format of each Teil. They are not official materials but original tasks written to match the format.
Free and Pro
| Free | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Modellsatz | Modellsatz 1 for each exam | all 8 for each exam |
| Practice tasks | the first task of each Teil | the full library |
| AI checks (Schreiben, Sprechen) | 3 per month | 40 per month |
| Vocabulary (Wortschatz) | unlimited | unlimited |
| Live speaking with other learners | yes | yes |
Pro prices: 30 days: 49 000 so'm; 90 days: 129 000 so'm. Pro is sold in the @sirlidebot bot; the Prufling and Sirli Deutsch account and Pro are shared. In detail: pricing.
When to register for the exam, based on your results
Compare your Modelltest result with the official pass rule:
- Goethe A1: at least 60 out of 100 points, and all parts must be taken.[1]
- Goethe A2: at least 60 in total, of which at least 45 in the written part and at least 15 in the oral part.[2]
- Goethe B1: a modular exam; each module is worth 100 points, and the pass mark is 60 points.[3]
A practical approach:
- Take each module in real time, without pausing and without a dictionary.
- Convert the result to a percentage and compare it with 60%. Look at several results from different sets, not just one.
- Find out which Teil costs you the most points and spend the next week on that Teil.
- Do not forget Schreiben and Sprechen: in A1 and A2 they count towards the total score, and in A2 the oral part has its own minimum.
- Register once your result is steadily above the pass mark in all modules. At the Goethe-Institut Tashkent places open on the 1st of every month, so plan the date in advance: The Goethe exam in Tashkent.
A score on a practice test does not guarantee the result of the real exam. It only shows which parts you are ready for and which you are not.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a Goethe A1 Modelltest online?
The official A1 practice materials are free on the Goethe-Institut page. On Prufling, Goethe A1 has 8 full Modellsatz papers and 64 tasks. Modellsatz 1 is free: Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen in the exam order and with the exam timing.
Is the Modelltest on Prufling an official exam?
No. These are original tasks written to match the official format. The result gives you an approximate idea of how ready you are for the exam; it does not give you a certificate.
Can I take a German online test for free?
Yes. On Prufling, the full Modellsatz 1 of every exam, the first task of each Teil and 3 AI checks per month are free. The remaining Modellsatz papers and the full library are unlocked with Pro, from 49 000 so'm (30 days).
Are Schreiben and Sprechen marked in the Modelltest too?
Yes. A full Modellsatz includes Schreiben and Sprechen. Lesen, Hören and Sprachbausteine are marked automatically; AI gives an approximate mark for your Schreiben and Sprechen answers against the exam criteria. AI scores are not official results.
Practise in the exam format, free
Prufling has Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen practice in the exam format, with AI scores and feedback on writing and speaking.
Prufling is independent and not affiliated with the Goethe-Institut, telc gGmbH or ÖSD. AI scores are estimates, not official results.
Sources
Figures and rules are taken from the official sources below. Fees and dates change — check the official page before you register.
- Goethe-Institut: Durchführungsbestimmungen A1: Start Deutsch 1 (PDF)
- Goethe-Institut: Durchführungsbestimmungen A2 (PDF)
- Goethe-Institut: Durchführungsbestimmungen B1 (PDF)
- Goethe-Institut: A1 practice materials
- Goethe-Institut: A2 practice materials
- Goethe-Institut: B1 practice materials
- telc: Start Deutsch 1 / telc Deutsch A1 (free Übungstest)
- telc: Start Deutsch 2 / telc Deutsch A2 (free Übungstest)