Official German certificate Exam target
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat Deutsch Österreich B1 / Jugendliche is especially directed at children and young learners aged 12 or above speaking German as a Second Language. According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the Framework Curriculum for Integration Courses (RCC, Goethe-Institute), this exam assesses a candidate’s ability of independent language use in everyday life and school situations. All texts and situations within the exam reflect daily life in Austria.
The exam comprises two modules: the Written exam (Reading, Listening and Writing) and the Oral exam (Speaking), focusing mainly on communicative competence, even though attention is also paid to formal accuracy.
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat Deutsch Österreich B1 / Jugendliche evolved from the exam B1 Zertifikat Deutsch, a joint product in cooperation with the Goethe-Institute, the telc GmbH in Germany and the Center for Language Learning and Research at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland.
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Exam modules
Module: Written exam
Reading
The overall, selective and detailed comprehension of different authentic text from Austria is assessed in three different tasks.
Language in use
Correct usage of grammar and vocabulary is assessed through two tasks.
Duration of Reading & Language in use: 90 minutes
ZDÖ B1/J Sample Test: Reading and Language in use
Listening
Global and detailed comprehension of listening text in the standard language as spoken in Austria is assessed in three tasks.
Duration: approx. 30 minutes
ZDÖ B1/J Sample Test: Listening
Writing
Candidates have to write a reply email observing four requirements. The text is assessed according to predetermined criteria (see rating sheet).
Duration: 40 minutes
Module: Oral exam
Speaking
The oral exam is taken in pairs or alone and consists of three different tasks: introducing yourself to one another, talking about a given topic and planning a joint activity. The oral exam is assessed according to predetermined criteria (see rating sheet).
Duration: approx. 15 minutes
ZDÖ B1/J Sample Test: Speaking
Exam administration
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat Deutsch Österreich B1 / Jugendliche comprises two modules: the Written exam (Reading, Listening and Writing) and the Oral exam (Speaking). These modules can be sat and certified individually or taken in combination. Candidates who have taken and passed one module will receive a single copy of a certificate for the module taken. If both modules were successfully completed within a year, at the same exam centre, candidates will be entitled to receive a single copy of a full certificate listing all completed modules.
The exam will be carried out by two licensed ÖSD examiners who subsequently mark the candidate’s performance (see score form). By request, an inspection of the rating sheet is possible. Here you can find the Exam Guidelines and the Terms and Conditions for Exam Administration.
Sample test
This sample test prepares you for your exam. You can download the worksheets for Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking, as well as the answer key and audio files here.