Goethe B1 Writing Task 2: Expressing an Opinion
Updated: 24 September 2026 · Checked against official exam sources
In the adult model, the second writing task is a discussion contribution of about 80 words, with 25 minutes suggested.
A way to approach it
Respond explicitly to the opinion provided. Support your own position with one reason and a short everyday example.
Final check
Do not just repeat the prompt’s view; the reader should know whether you agree and why.
Practise with the official sample
Take the relevant part of the Goethe-Institut adult model set to its official time. Use the key for Reading and Listening and the published criteria for Writing and Speaking. In your next attempt, measure whether the same error recurs.
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