Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (GDS) Hören
Goethe C2 listening practice test
The Goethe C2 listening test (Hören) takes 35 minutes and has 3 parts with 30 tasks. You pass the Hören module with 60 of 100 points.
Updated 25 September 2026, Faust Academy team
Faust has 12 Goethe C2 Hören 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 C2 listening test
| Part | Task type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Yes or no | 15 tasks, audio played once |
| Part 2 | Matching | 5 tasks, audio played once |
| Part 3 | Multiple choice | 10 tasks, audio played twice |
How listening is scored at C2
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.
Hören 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 C2 listening
- Parts 1 and 2 play once. Choose your answer while you listen.
- Part 3 plays twice. Use the second time to check your answers.
- Read the tasks before the audio starts, so you know what to listen for.
- Check your result by part and practise the part that cost you the most points.
More Goethe C2 practice
- Goethe C2 reading practice test
- Goethe C2 writing practice test
- The Goethe C2 exam
- Goethe C2 Hören papers (German page)
- Goethe C2 Hören paper 1 as a PDF
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Goethe C2 listening test?
- It takes 35 minutes and has 3 parts with 30 tasks.
- How many points do I need to pass Goethe C2 listening?
- 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 C2 listening 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 C2 Hören module?
- Yes. From B1 up, you can take Hören alone or with the other modules, and a passed module gets its own certificate. You can also retake Hören alone.
- How many Goethe C2 listening papers does Faust have?
- Faust has 12 Goethe C2 Hören 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 C2 (Durchführungsbestimmungen), 1 September 2025
- Goethe-Institut exam rules (Prüfungsordnung), 1 September 2025