German Exam PDF Library
Authoritative study guides for German certificate exam preparation — vocabulary, grammar, writing, and practice resources by exam body and CEFR level.
What is this library?
The German Exam PDF Library collects vocabulary lists, grammar references, writing models, and study guides aligned with Goethe, telc, TestDaF, ÖSD, and DSH preparation. Each resource page is a full study guide with previews, themed vocabulary, study steps, and links to practice tests.
Who is it for?
Learners preparing for German certificate exams at A1–C2 level, university applicants studying for TestDaF or DSH, and teachers who need structured reference material for classroom review.
How to use these PDFs
Open a resource page, review the Key Facts and topic guidance, study the preview tables and example sentences, then apply the vocabulary in practice tests on German Online Tests. Study one theme at a time and move from recognition to active production.
Themed word groups, collocations, and Nomen-Verb-Verbindungen by CEFR level.
Grammar rules, tables, and exam-relevant structures for certificate preparation.
Writing templates, phrase banks, and model structures for Schriftlicher Ausdruck.
Speaking prompts, discussion phrases, and presentation vocabulary.
Reading strategies, text-type vocabulary, and comprehension study guides.
Listening note-taking guides and audio-task vocabulary by level.
Sample tasks and mock examination references for exam-format practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the German Exam PDF Library?
It is a collection of educational study guides for German certificate exams. Each page includes vocabulary previews, study guidance, exam context, and links to practice tests — designed as a study resource, not only a file download.
Which exams are covered?
Resources are organised for Goethe, telc, TestDaF, ÖSD, and DSH preparation. Browse by exam body or CEFR level to find guides aligned with your target certificate.
Do I need to download a PDF to study?
No. Each resource page contains the full study content on the page — Key Facts, themed vocabulary, example sentences, and study steps. You can study directly in the browser and use practice tests to apply what you learn.
How should I use these resources with practice tests?
Study one themed vocabulary group or grammar topic from a resource page, then apply it in the matching practice test module (reading, writing, vocabulary, or full tests). The Study Roadmaps section suggests ordered paths for common exam goals.
Are these resources free?
Published resources on German Online Tests are available free of charge. Each resource page states whether a separate file download is available.
goethe · B1 · writing
Master Goethe B1 Schreiben Teil 2 with 9 email templates covering formal and informal scenarios, model answers, and essential Redemittel. A focused companion PDF for B1 email writing practice.
goethe · B1 · writing
A structured Goethe-Zertifikat B1 Schreiben practice PDF with nine full tasks across all three exam parts. Each task includes exam-style prompts, Leitpunkte, reusable fill-in templates, B1 Redemittel phrase banks, and complete model answers at the official ~80-word length.
global · B2 · vocabulary
This B2 verbs study guide groups 140 German verbs and verb phrases in 13 themed sections with English glosses and example sentences. Each entry shows the verb in context — including reflexive and separable forms such as sich bewerben, sich engagieren, and sich orientieren.
global · B2 · vocabulary
This B2 Nomen-Verb-Verbindungen study guide groups 117 noun–verb collocations in 13 themed sections with English glosses and example sentences. Each entry pairs a fixed noun–verb phrase — for example Maßnahmen ergreifen, Stellung nehmen, oder einen Beitrag leisten — with a sentence showing natural B2 register.
global · B2 · vocabulary
This German B2 vocabulary study guide groups 18 themed word lists with English glosses and example sentences for reading, listening, writing, and speaking at CEFR B2. Entries are organised by topic — work, education, society, environment, media, housing, and politics — not alphabetically, so related words form retrievable chunks under time pressure.
goethe · B2 · vocabulary
This Goethe-Zertifikat B2 vocabulary study guide organises 18 themed word groups with English glosses and authentic example sentences for Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, and Sprechen. Goethe B2 tasks draw on recurring thematic contexts — work, education, society, environment, media, and urban life — so grouping lexis by topic improves retrieval under time pressure. You will learn how themed vocabulary and useful collocations appear across all four Goethe B2 modules, and how to move from word recognition to confident production in exam-style contexts.
telc · B2 · vocabulary
This telc Deutsch B2 vocabulary study guide organises 26 themed word groups with English glosses and authentic example sentences for Leseverstehen, Sprachbausteine, Schriftlicher Ausdruck, and Mündlicher Ausdruck. telc B2 tasks draw on recurring thematic contexts — work, education, society, environment, media, politics, migration, and urban life — so grouping lexis by topic improves retrieval under time pressure. You will learn how themed vocabulary and Nomen-Verb-Verbindungen appear across reading, language-elements, writing, and speaking modules, and how to move from word recognition to confident production in exam-style contexts.
