German Language Practice vs the official Goethe practice materials
Everyone starts with the official Modellsatz — as they should. The problem is what happens on day two: you have already used the only official practice exam for your level. From there you either buy a publisher coursebook or you drill five more complete papers in the same format. That is what we make.
Sound familiar?
- One official model set per level runs out in a single afternoon.
- A "practice exam" you have already seen the answers to measures nothing.
- Publisher preparation books cost €20–30 and mix teaching with testing.
- You need repeated timed sittings to see a trend in your scores.
How we help
Five papers, not one
Enough volume to sit a fresh exam every week in the run-up to test day.
Same format, new content
Written to match the official structure, timing and difficulty, so the practice transfers.
Audio in every paper
Each listening section plays at exam pace in the browser — the piece that is hardest to source elsewhere.
Cheaper than a coursebook
The first section at your level is free, and €1.12 per exam — €45 for all 40 — opens every level for three months.
What the official Goethe practice materials does well
The Goethe-Institut writes the exam, so their Übungsmaterialien are the definitive reference for format and difficulty. Download them. They are free and they are the ground truth.
Side by side
| Feature | German Language Practice | the official Goethe practice materials |
|---|---|---|
| Number of full practice exams | 5 per level | Typically 1 free model set |
| Written by the exam board | No | Yes |
| Listening audio included | Yes, in every mock | Yes, for the model set |
| Marked for you | Yes, per module on submission | No — answer key to self-mark |
| Writing graded on exam criteria | Yes | No |
| Price | First section free, then €1.12 per exam (€45 for 3 months) | Free |
| Best used | For repeated timed practice | As the format reference |
Our honest verdict
Do both, in this order: download the official Modellsatz first to see the ground truth, then use our five papers for the actual repetitions. We are not affiliated with the Goethe-Institut and do not claim to be.
Pick your level
Five complete mocks per level, sat online on the official clock and scored the moment you submit. One mock at every level is free. One level is €29. All 40 mocks, every level, are €45 — €1.12 per exam.
Frequently asked questions
+Are your exams official Goethe papers?
No. They are independently written practice exams that follow the official format, structure and difficulty. We are not affiliated with the Goethe-Institut.
+Where do I get the official Goethe practice material?
Free from the Goethe-Institut website — search for "Übungsmaterialien" plus your exam level. Start there, then add volume.
+Why not just buy a preparation book?
You can. Books cost more, mix teaching with testing, and leave you to mark yourself. Here you sit the paper on the clock and get the score straight back.