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14 - 18+ yrs
Sat, May 24, 2025
8:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Henrike B., Constanze H., Rita G.
4 students
Class Experience
Certify your language proficiency by taking a Goethe-Institut German exam.
The B1 Goethe-Zertifikat and test is meant for students who have completed two semesters of the B1 level (German 3a and German 3b) and feel comfortable with the following:
B1
Can understand the main points when clear, standard language is used and the focus is on familiar topics associated with work, school, leisure time, etc. Can deal with most situations typically encountered when travelling in the language region. Can express him/herself simply and coherently regarding familiar topics and areas of personal interest. Can report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and goals as well as make short statements to justify or explain his/her own views and plans.
Other Things To Know
Registration fees are non refundable.
Reviews for Goethe-Zertifikat B1
4.8 out of 5
Based on 6 activity ratings
George H.
May 19, 2024
Loved:
Welcoming instructors, good planning & facilities
Goethe-Zertifikat B1
Location: German-Texan Heritage Society | Instructor: Bradley Barr, Constanze Heitkoetter, Henrike Belz, Rita Guihan
Aaron S.
Aug 28, 2022
Loved:
The atmosphere. Taking a test in a kindergarten room made it much more relaxed and rather comical.
Improvements:
It's odd having to do the speaking portion with a test instructor instead of another test taker as it tends to put more work on the test taker as the test instructor can't provide too much assistance in a conversation for the test. Less natural feeling than a conversation with another test taker, as it was about asking questions, offering suggestions, and clarifying.
Goethe-Zertifikat B1
Location: German-Texan Heritage Society | Instructor: Bradley Barr, Constanze Heitkoetter, Henrike Belz, Rita Guihan
Imani M.
Aug 27, 2022
Loved:
The exam was really fun although a bit stressful. The Prüfunglehrer:innen were awesome. I loved that we we immersed from the start of the exam! I would love to take another exam with them.
Improvements:
Nothing much. Just make sure to study!
Goethe-Zertifikat B1
Location: German-Texan Heritage Society | Instructor: Bradley Barr, Constanze Heitkoetter, Henrike Belz, Rita Guihan
Anke W.
Oct 18, 2021
Loved:
I did not have a class. I only took the B1 exam.
Improvements:
I think it was fine. I personally only had a challenge because I had not taken any type of language classes, so I did not know what to expect regarding the test. I wasn't completely clear as to what was expected of me because I'm not familiar with the different levels as to what a B1 student should know.
Goethe-Zertifikat B1
Location: German-Texan Heritage Society | Instructor: Constanze Heitkoetter, Constanze Heitkoetter, Henrike Belz, Henrike Belz, Rita Guihan
Michelle W.
Nov 18, 2020
Loved:
The test space was set up well for Covid and the teachers all very nice.
Improvements:
The listening portion of the test was made more difficult for several reasons: the tape recording was a bit scratchy, the background noise in the actual recording is louder than the actual dialog, and the protests outside the building due to BLM and the recent elections also made it hard to hear. Also, why does it take 6 weeks to get the results when the test is all multiple choice. The speaking portion could be decided right there an then by the native listeners:)
Goethe-Zertifikat B1
Location: German-Texan Heritage Society | Instructor: Henrike Belz
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Meet your Instructors
Henrike B.
Rita G.
About German Free School
We offer German classes for all ages, including adult classes and formal classes for homeschool, private school, and other younger learners. We also serve as a Goethe Institute testing center, and our curriculum aligns with the Goethe Institut and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; classes prepare interested students for the Goethe German language proficiency exams, recognized globally as proof of German-language ability.
