Examinations: Goethe-Zertifikat B1 (ZD)

The Goethe-Zertifikats B1: Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) proves that you have a sound basic knowledge of everyday German and that you have the language skills required for dealing with all kinds of different situations encountered every day. The examination corresponds to level three (B1) on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

After passing the examination, you will be able to do the following, for example:

• understand the details of important information conveyed in conversations, public announcements and radio reports,
• fully understand important information provided in newspaper articles, statistics and everyday descriptions,
• write logical private or semi-formal messages, such as letters or e-mails,
• hold a simple conversation on a topic of personal interest, briefly give your views on it and respond appropriately to your conversation partner’s opinion,
• report on something, make a suggestion or agree on something in everyday situations.

Further information and exercises for the
Goethe-Zertifikats B1: Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD)

Registration:

• Language Exam Registration Form (PDF, 94 KB)

• Please fill out registration form and return to:
  Goethe-Institut Boston
  Language Department
  170 Beacon St.
  Boston, MA 02116

Fee:

• $100, due at time of registration
  
• Payment can be made with check (made out to "Goethe-Institut Boston") or with credit card (Visa, Mastercard). Credit card information can be called-in directly at 617.262.6050 x.20.

Exam Preparation:

• Familiarize yourself with the structure of the exam
• Utilize online practice exam materials and learn where you can order additional sample exams
• Seek out exam preparation books to help you study: for example, Fit für das Zertifikat (ISBN 978-3-19-051651-3, published by Hueber)
• Periodically the Goethe-Institut Boston offers exam preparation workshops. Check the calendar below for further information!