Writing in German — B1 exam practice (Goethe-Zertifikat B1 and telc Deutsch B1 format)
Writing is a separate part of the German B1 exam. In this training you practise the forms required on the exam — a letter, e-mail, essay or forum post — with AI feedback, to prepare for the written part of the certificate exam.
Choose a task and start writing — your text is checked by AI:
Informelle E-Mail — Einladung
Informelle E-MailGOETHE
Formelle E-Mail — Anfrage
Formelle E-MailGOETHE
Forumsbeitrag — Meinung
ForumsbeitragGOETHE
Forumsbeitrag — Umwelt
Forumsbeitragtelc
Brief — Besuch (4 Leitpunkte)
Brief · 4 Leitpunktetelc
Brief — Sprachkurs (4 Leitpunkte)
Brief · 4 Leitpunktetelc
Brief — Beschwerde (4 Leitpunkte)
Brief · 4 LeitpunkteGOETHE
Informelle E-Mail — Dank
Informelle E-MailGOETHE
Forumsbeitrag — Ernährung
Forumsbeitragtelc
Brief — Sommerfest (4 Leitpunkte)
Brief · 4 Leitpunktetelc
Brief — Reklamation (4 Leitpunkte)
Brief · 4 LeitpunkteWhat does the writing part of the German B1 exam look like?
Writing is a module of its own on the German B1 exam. In the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 you have 60 minutes for three tasks: an informal e-mail to friends (about 80 words), a forum post giving your opinion (about 80 words) and a short semi-formal e-mail (about 40 words). In telc Deutsch B1 you write a letter or e-mail covering four guide points (Leitpunkte) in 30 minutes.
It is not only the content that is graded, but also the form. You have to cover every point of the task, keep the salutation, closing and layout of the text type (an e-mail to a friend sounds different from a formal enquiry), use suitable vocabulary and watch your grammar and spelling. A text that is too short, or a forgotten guide point, costs points.
In this training your text is graded out of 15 points in three areas: task completion, range of language (vocabulary and structures) and accuracy — as on the real exam, what counts is a coherent text on topic and in the right form.
How the AI-graded training works
Choose a task — an informal or formal e-mail, a forum post or a telc letter with four guide points — write your text in the box and send it. You immediately get a scored breakdown for task completion, range of language and accuracy, a list of the errors found with corrections, and a model text to compare with.
Each task is a different text type with its own rules — the AI checks your text against the rules of its form. Practising is free.
Frequently asked questions — B1 writing
What texts do I have to write on the German B1 exam?
In the Goethe-Zertifikat B1: an informal e-mail, a forum post giving your opinion and a semi-formal e-mail. In telc Deutsch B1: a letter or e-mail covering four guide points (Leitpunkte). In this training you can practise each of these text types separately.
How many words do I have to write on the B1 exam?
In the Goethe-Zertifikat B1, parts 1 and 2 are about 80 words each and part 3 about 40 words; in the telc letter what matters most is covering all four guide points. More important than the exact word count is completing the whole task and keeping the right text form.
How is my text graded in this training?
Your text is scored out of 15 in three areas: task completion, range of language and accuracy. You also get a list of your errors with corrections and a model text to compare with.
Can I practise German writing for free?
Yes, the training is free. Every text gets an instant, detailed breakdown.
How do I learn to write e-mails and letters in German for the exam?
Practise the different text types, pay attention to salutations, closings and layout, learn typical set phrases, then compare your text with the model. Regular writing with instant AI feedback raises your score the fastest.