: For a broader view of how "Schreiben" is graded, the Goethe-Institut and ÖSD provide official model sets that include annotated sample answers for B1. ÖSD B1 Writing Sample Texts Goethe-Institut B1 Model Set ✍️ Breakdown of the B1 Writing Module

Informally messaging a friend or acquaintance regarding an event, an experience, or a plan.

: Cover all three points (e.g., describing an event, giving reasons, or making suggestions).

The key difference between "informal" (du) and "formal" (Sie) German is critical. Your responses must match the tone of the prompt. For example, use "Hallo Thomas," for a friend, but "Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren" in a formal letter.

Hallo. Ich habe Jacke gekauft. Sie ist kaputt. Ich will Geld zurück. Wo schicke ich Jacke? Danke.

You read a discussion on a forum about "Online Shopping vs. Local Stores." Write your opinion on the topic. Solution:

Use a clear greeting, introduction, body, and closing.

[Total Time: 60 Minutes] ├── Task 1: Personal E-mail (approx. 20 mins) ──> ~80 words ├── Task 2: Opinion Forum (approx. 25 mins) ──> ~80 words └── Task 3: Formal E-mail (approx. 15 mins) ──> ~40 words Task 1: The Personal E-mail

Könnten Sie mir bitte die Rücksendeadresse sowie ein kostenloses Retourenlabel zusenden?

You must address four specific prompt points ( Leitpunkte ). Target Length: Approximately 80 words. Suggested Time: 20 minutes. Task 2: Expressing an Opinion (Forum Post)

Are verbs correctly conjugated and placed at the end of subordinate clauses?

: Responding to a prompt (e.g., invitation, apology) with approximately 80 words.