ÖSD Zertifikat B1 · Exam practice: mock tests online, feedback on writing and speaking ÖSD B1: German certificate
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A writing task in the ÖSD B1 format
Our own task in the format of Schreiben, Aufgabe 1: a sample answer with typical errors, then an example of the feedback by the exam's own criteria.
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Ihr Freund Tarek sucht für den Sommer einen Ferienjob. Sie arbeiten seit dem Frühling in einem Café und haben ihm schon kurz davon erzählt.
- Beschreiben Sie: Was machen Sie bei Ihrer Arbeit im Café?
- Begründen Sie: Würden Sie Tarek die Arbeit empfehlen? Warum oder warum nicht?
- Bieten Sie Tarek Ihre Hilfe an.
Schreiben Sie eine E-Mail (circa 80 Wörter).
Schreiben Sie zu jedem der drei Punkte etwas.
Denken Sie an Anrede, Einleitung, die Reihenfolge der Punkte und einen Schluss.
Sample answer with typical errors, underlined
Hallo Tarek,
danke für deine Nachricht! Ich arbeite jetzt drei Tage pro Woche im Café „Lindenhof“. Ich mache Kaffee, bringe den Gästen das Essen und am Abend Error: ich putze die Tische.
Ich kann dir die Arbeit empfehlen, denn das Team ist sehr nett und die Chefin Error: bezahlt gut den Mitarbeitern. Aber man muss am Wochenende arbeiten, das ist manchmal anstrengend.
Wenn du willst, Error: ich frage meine Chefin, ob sie noch Error: jemand für den Sommer sucht. Schreib mir bald!
Liebe Grüße
Sofia
How it is marked
ÖSD Zertifikat B1 is the same exam as the Goethe-Zertifikat B1, with the same model test: each writing task is marked on these four criteria, each from A to E.
- ErfüllungAll three points covered with enough content, the text reads as an e-mail, and the tone fits the reader.
- KohärenzA clear structure (greeting, opening, the points in order, ending) and sentences linked to each other.
- WortschatzRange of words, and whether wrong word choices get in the way of understanding.
- StrukturenRange of grammar, and errors in forms, word order and spelling.
Feedback on the sample answer Example
Works: All three points are covered, and the offer of help is concrete.
Costs points: The recommendation names one plus and one minus but never says plainly whether Tarek should take the job.
Works: Greeting, a thank-you to open, one paragraph per point and a short closing.
Costs points: «denn» and «aber» link well; the last paragraph runs on without a closing sentence of its own.
Works: The work words fit: «Gäste», «Team», «Chefin», «anstrengend».
Costs points: Little range beyond the job itself: «nett» and «gut» do most of the judging.
Works: Present tense, «denn» and the «ob» clause are formed correctly.
Costs points: Word order after a fronted phrase and after a «wenn» clause, the object of «bezahlen», and the accusative «jemanden».
Corrected sentences
Error: und am Abend ich putze die TischeCorrected: und am Abend putze ich die TischeWhen another part of the sentence comes first, the verb stays second and the subject follows it.
Error: Wenn du willst, ich frage meine ChefinCorrected: Wenn du willst, frage ich meine ChefinThe «wenn» clause fills the first position, so the verb comes straight after it.
Error: die Chefin bezahlt gut den MitarbeiternCorrected: die Chefin bezahlt die Mitarbeiter gut«bezahlen» takes the accusative, and «gut» follows the object.
An example of the feedback the course will give, written by us. It is not an official result and does not predict one.
The four modules of the ÖSD Zertifikat B1
The course will be organised by these parts of the exam.
- Lesen, 65 minutes: 5 Teile with 30 items, from a blog post and press texts to adverts and written instructions
- Hören, about 40 minutes: 4 Teile with 30 items, from announcements to a radio discussion
- Schreiben, 60 minutes: an e-mail to a friend and a forum post of about 80 words each, and a semi-formal note of about 40 words
- Sprechen, about 15 minutes in pairs after 15 minutes of preparation: plan something together, present a topic, answer questions on it
What the course will have
Feedback on your writing and speaking by the exam's own criteria, mock exams in the exact format and a plan to your exam date, explained in English, German or Russian.
| In the course |
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| Feedback on writing and speaking, without a limitWrite the e-mail, the forum post and the note, record your presentation, and get feedback by the B1 criteria as often as you like, explained in your language. |
| Mock exams in the exact formatAll four modules with their Teile, the exam time and the line of 60 points, so you see where you stand before the real day. |
| A plan to your exam dateEnter your date and the modules you are taking, and the course spreads the practice over the weeks you have. |
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Four modules, 60 points to pass each
Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen are scored separately out of 100. If you miss one module, you can retake just that one.
- Pass mark
- 60 of 100 points in each module
- Time
- About 165 minutes written, plus Sprechen: about 15 minutes in pairs
- Fee
- Set by each centre. Sprachenzentrum of the University of Vienna, 2026: €60 per module
Frequently asked questions
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When will the course open?
We are not naming a date yet. On the day the course opens, everyone on the waitlist gets one email.
What will the course include?
Feedback on your writing and speaking by the exam's own criteria, mock exams in the exact format and a plan to your exam date, explained in English, German or Russian.
How much will the course cost?
€109 for 6 months of access. You can reserve this price now in the form on this page: reserving costs nothing, asks for no payment details and commits you to nothing. When the course opens, you decide whether to buy.
What do you store when I join the waitlist?
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Where can I find an ÖSD B1 Modelltest?
ÖSD offers a Modellsatz to download and the ÖSD Digital Test-Training on its website. The Goethe B1 Modellsatz is issued jointly with ÖSD and fits the same exam.
How is the ÖSD Zertifikat B1 structured?
It has the same 4 modules as the Goethe-Zertifikat B1: Lesen (65 minutes, 5 Teile), Hören (about 40 minutes, 4 Teile), Schreiben (60 minutes, 3 tasks) and Sprechen (about 15 minutes in pairs, after 15 minutes of preparation). The written modules take about 165 minutes without breaks.
How many points do I need to pass the ÖSD B1?
Each module is scored out of 100 points and passed with at least 60. The grades are 90 to 100 sehr gut, 80 to 89 gut, 70 to 79 befriedigend, 60 to 69 ausreichend and below 60 nicht bestanden.
How much does the ÖSD B1 exam cost?
Each exam centre sets its own fee. At the Sprachenzentrum of the University of Vienna a module costs €60 in 2026.
When are the ÖSD B1 exam dates?
Each exam centre sets its own dates and registration deadlines. The Sprachenzentrum of the University of Vienna, for example, holds 4 sessions in 2026, in March, June, August and November, plus extra dates on demand.