r/goetheinstitut

Today I got an email from Goethe stating that I passed my exam, and that I can download the certificate from their official website and can check its authenticity. However, when I checked the website, my results section hadn't been updated yet. It still says 'Results are not available,' even though it has been an hour since I received the email. I have already emailed Goethe about the problem. Has anyone else faced the same issue?

Hi everyone I am going to take my A2 Prüfung. I have difficulties in Lesen and Sprechen. Do you have any Tips?

I am preparing for b1 goethe exam and I was not really focusing on schreiben Teil now it is my weak point. The problem I am having with is grammar. I learnt it and when I do grammar questions I can answer correctly but when I am writing I forgot about them like the rules and stuff for things like adjective ending, akkusativ,dativ cases. Same happens when I am talking.

if anyone have any ways to improve this problem pls let me know

I have writing more model questions and using chatgpt to correct then studying the mistakes.

Hi everyone, I'm from India and just registered for the Goethe A1 exam on November 4, 2026. I started German only a few days ago.
I'm taking this date because I don't know when the next exam will be, results take about 10 weeks, and I want to start applying for jobs in Germany as soon as possible. The exam fee is high, so I really can't afford to fail.
My plan:

• 3 hours on weekdays, 10 hours on Saturday and Sunday
• Basics so far (pronunciation, numbers, colours, common nouns), learned through Telugu(my mother tongue) videos
• Yet to start: Nicos Weg A1 as my main course. But Redditors can suggest better sources also.
• Official Goethe sample tests, starting about a week before the exam

I'd rather not depend on a teacher, since my study hours are odd, but I'm open to online speaking partners. And I will try to find a teacher if it is definitely important.
What I'd like advice on:

1. Is Nicos Weg enough, or is there a better free playlist or site covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking?
2. How should I practise speaking and writing without a teacher?
3. Which topics or exam parts do beginners usually lose points on?
4. Anything you wish you had done differently in your first month?

Danke in advance for any help.