Goethe-Zertifikat B1 Lesen
Goethe B1 reading practice test
The Goethe B1 reading test (Lesen) takes 65 minutes and has 5 parts with 30 tasks. You pass the Lesen module with 60 of 100 points.
Updated 25 September 2026, Faust Academy team
Faust has 12 Goethe B1 Lesen practice papers in this format. On Faust, one scored online paper per part is free, and every PDF is free. Every online paper gets a result.
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The parts of the Goethe B1 reading test
| Part | Task type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | True or false | 6 tasks, 10 minutes |
| Part 2 | Multiple choice | 6 tasks, 20 minutes |
| Part 3 | Matching | 7 tasks, 10 minutes |
| Part 4 | Yes or no | 7 tasks, 15 minutes |
| Part 5 | Multiple choice | 4 tasks, 10 minutes |
How reading is scored at B1
Each of the four modules is scored out of 100 points. You pass a module with 60 points, and each module counts on its own.
Lesen is a module of its own. You can take it alone or with the other modules, and you can retake it alone.
How to practise Goethe B1 reading
- Plan your time by part: part 1 10 minutes, part 2 20 minutes, part 3 10 minutes, part 4 15 minutes, part 5 10 minutes.
- Know the task types before the exam: true or false, multiple choice, matching, yes or no.
- Work under the real time limit, not with extra time.
- Check your result by part and practise the part that cost you the most points.
More Goethe B1 practice
- Goethe B1 listening practice test
- Goethe B1 writing practice test
- The Goethe B1 exam
- Goethe B1 Lesen papers (German page)
- Goethe B1 Lesen paper 1 as a PDF
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Goethe B1 reading test?
- It takes 65 minutes and has 5 parts with 30 tasks.
- How many points do I need to pass Goethe B1 reading?
- Each of the four modules is scored out of 100 points. You pass a module with 60 points, and each module counts on its own.
- What does Goethe B1 reading practice cost on Faust?
- On Faust, one scored online paper per part is free, and every PDF is free. Full access to every paper is paid. The pricing page shows the current price.
- Can I take only the Goethe B1 Lesen module?
- Yes. From B1 up, you can take Lesen alone or with the other modules, and a passed module gets its own certificate. You can also retake Lesen alone.
- How many Goethe B1 reading papers does Faust have?
- Faust has 12 Goethe B1 Lesen papers. Each one follows the parts in the table above, and each online paper gets a result.
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Sources
- Goethe-Institut exam rules for B1 (Durchführungsbestimmungen), 1 September 2025
- Goethe-Institut exam rules (Prüfungsordnung), 1 September 2025