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German Goethe-Zertifikat Prep

Excel at the Goethe-Zertifikat exams

Master German with immersive lessons, structured assignments, and examiner-led speaking practice.

Levels covered

A1 • A2 • B1 • B2 • C1

Conducted by

Goethe-Institut

Exam windows

Monthly slots (centre dependent)

Plan my Goethe roadmapExplore free resources

Modelled on Goethe-Institut question types and scoring.

German GOETHE Roadmap

Choose your German GOETHE level

Progress from A1 to B2 with structured modules, Goethe-Institut-aligned practice, and rubric-based feedback.

A1
B2
A1

German GOETHE A1

Start Deutsch 1

Popular

Handle everyday conversations, ask for simple information, and understand short announcements.

8-12 weeks
40 classes

₹21,000

GST included

A2

German GOETHE A2

Start Deutsch 2

Popular

Manage routine tasks, talk about past events, and follow simple media content.

8-12 weeks
40 classes

₹21,000

GST included

B1

German GOETHE B1

Zertifikat Deutsch

Understand main points of standard German, handle travel/work scenarios, and express experiences.

8-12 weeks
40 classes

₹24,000

GST included

B2

German GOETHE B2

Goethe-Zertifikat B2

Understand complex texts, interact spontaneously, and produce clear, detailed German.

8-12 weeks
40 classes

₹24,000

GST included

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What is the Goethe-Zertifikat?

Official German language certificates proving proficiency for study, visa, and employment requirements.

Who conducts it?

Goethe-Institut on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany with authorised partner centres worldwide.

When is it conducted?

Sessions run throughout the year. Major centres in India offer multiple exam days each month with limited seats.

Level-wise roadmap

Outcomes, prep duration, key topics, exam format, and a quick link to the detailed syllabus.

Level A1 – Start Deutsch 1

Handle everyday conversations, ask for simple information, and understand short announcements.

Key topics

  • Introductions, family, shopping, time, appointments
  • Grammar: present tense, word order in statements/questions, modal verbs
  • Listening with everyday audio prompts and response drills

Exam format

  • Listening · 20 min · short recordings with multiple choice
  • Reading · 25 min · notices, emails, timetables
  • Writing · 20 min · form fill + short messages
  • Speaking · 15 min · self-introduction + role play
Level A2 – Start Deutsch 2

Manage routine tasks, talk about past events, and follow simple media content.

Key topics

  • Daily life narratives, travel, health, workplace basics
  • Grammar: past tenses (Perfekt), separable verbs, subordinate clauses with weil/dass
  • Listening with public announcements and informal conversations

Exam format

  • Listening · 30 min · five tasks with longer audio
  • Reading · 30 min · emails, articles, true/false
  • Writing · 30 min · letter/email responding to prompts
  • Speaking · 15 min · paired task + role play
Level B1 – Zertifikat Deutsch

Understand main points of standard German, handle travel/work scenarios, and express experiences.

Key topics

  • Public services, expressing opinions, problem-solving conversations
  • Grammar: relative clauses, passive voice, connectors, reported speech
  • Listening with interviews, reports, and note-taking exercises

Exam format

  • Reading · 65 min · articles, reports, matching tasks
  • Listening · 40 min · radio interviews, announcements, note-taking
  • Writing · 60 min · email + opinion essay
  • Speaking · 15 min · presentation + discussion
Level B2 – Goethe-Zertifikat B2

Understand complex texts, interact spontaneously, and produce clear, detailed German.

Key topics

  • Debates, professional scenarios, academic-style writing
  • Grammar: nominalisation, advanced connectors, participle clauses
  • Listening to podcasts, interviews, and extracting key ideas

Exam format

  • Reading · 80 min · multi-text comprehension + matching tasks
  • Listening · 40 min · long audio + note-taking
  • Writing · 80 min · discursive essay + formal letter
  • Speaking · 15 min · presentation with discussion
Level C1 – Goethe-Zertifikat C1

Confidently handle academic and professional German, including complex reports and nuanced discussions.

Key topics

  • Academic vocabulary, critical analysis, idiomatic usage
  • Grammar: advanced sentence structure, cohesive devices, stylistic variation
  • Listening to lectures, panel discussions, and synthesising viewpoints

Exam format

  • Reading · 90 min · academic texts + summary tasks
  • Listening · 40 min · multiple sources + evaluation
  • Writing · 80 min · report/essay based on charts or articles
  • Speaking · 16 min · presentation + discussion with examiner

Week 0

Level Check & Planner

Initial diagnostic for grammar, vocabulary, and oral proficiency to schedule exam slots smartly.

Weeks 1–6

Skill Labs & Task Training

Integrated lessons for Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, and Sprechen with Goethe task banks.

Weeks 7–8

Mock Prüfungen & Feedback

Simulated exam, timed practice, and oral feedback straight from Goethe-style evaluators.

Free resources to start now

We email/WhatsApp these right after you request them.

PDF

German A1 Vocabulary Sheet (Free)

High-frequency German word list with English meaning and sample sentences.

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Workshop

Register for upcoming free Goethe workshop

Attend our weekly session on Goethe exam tactics and scoring rubrics.

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Quiz

Take 3-Minute Level Test

Quick adaptive quiz to confirm if you’re ready for the next Goethe level.

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Planner

Download Study Plan

Structured 10-week Goethe prep calendar with mock checkpoints.

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What parents say

Neha Sharma

Parent, Grade 7

"The one-to-one format boosted my daughter's confidence in speaking and grammar within a month."

Rohit Mehta

Parent, Grade 9

"Clear progress reports every week and flexible timings made it easy around school exams."

Anita Desai

Parent, Grade 5

"The tutor is patient and structured. Homework doubts are resolved on the same day."