Goethe-Zertifikat B1 · Modelltest · Part 2 – Forum post
Goethe B1 Writing (Schreiben) Part 2 – Forum Post
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In Part 2 you write a forum post with your opinion on a topic. Here’s how to build it and justify convincingly.
Key takeaways
- You write a forum post (~80 words) with your opinion on a topic.
- State your opinion clearly and justify it with “weil” and an example.
What this part tests
In Part 2 you write a forum post (around 80 words) on a current topic – for example environment, media, work or community. You give your opinion and justify it. Often there is a short question or statement to which you respond.
What’s decisive is that you state a clear opinion, justify it with a reason and ideally an example, and draw a small conclusion. The style is neutral – neither fully private nor strictly formal.
The most common losses of marks: no clear opinion, no justification or off the topic. Whoever takes a position, justifies it with “weil” and gives an example writes convincingly.
How to approach it
- 1
Read the topic and consider your opinion.
- 2
Start with your opinion (“Ich finde …”, “Meiner Meinung nach …”).
- 3
Justify it with “weil” and give an example from your everyday life.
- 4
Maybe name a counter-argument and refute it.
- 5
Close with a short conclusion.
- 6
Check at the end: clear opinion, justification, on the topic?
Example task with answer
A short example in the same format: the task and a model post.
In einem Forum geht es um das Thema „Sollten Kinder ein eigenes Handy haben?". Schreibe deine Meinung (~80 Wörter): Wie ist deine Meinung? Begründe sie und gib ein Beispiel.
Model post:
Why? The post states a clear opinion (from about twelve), justifies it (“weil die Eltern …”), names a counter-argument and an example (the sister) and draws a conclusion – exactly what Part 2 expects.
Practice: test yourself
In einem Forum geht es um das Thema „Sollte man weniger Fleisch essen?".
Which sentence is good for justifying your opinion?
In a forum post you give your opinion with a reason. Option a does that (“Ich finde …, weil …”). b only states a fact, c says nothing.Want to see how this feels in practice?
Try this section in an exam-like format and find out how confident you are before exam day.
Common mistakes
Take a position. A forum post without an opinion feels incomplete.
“Ich finde das gut.” isn’t enough. Justify with “weil …” and give an example.
Write exactly on the given topic, not about something else.
Write neutrally – not too private (“Hallo Leute”) and not strictly formal.
Tips
- Start with your opinion and justify it with “weil”.
- Give an example from your everyday life – that makes the post convincing.
- Close with a short conclusion.
Frequently asked questions
How long should the forum post be?
Around 80 words, in which you state your opinion, justify it and give an example.
Do I need a greeting and sign-off?
In a forum post usually not. You start directly with your opinion on the topic.
Do I have to justify my opinion?
Yes. Justify it with “weil …” and ideally give an example. That shows B1 level.
How do I get feedback on my post?
The official PDF answer key does not grade writing. At Prepliq a mock exam grades your text automatically with reference to the published assessment criteria.
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