ÖIF B1 Lesen, practise reading
The reading part has five sections, from a signpost to Sprachbausteine. Learn the structure here and practise for free.
The reading module at a glance
The reading part of the ÖIF Integrationsprüfung B1 takes about 45 minutes and has 25 tasks in five sections. You read a signpost, ads, press texts and a brochure, and finish with Sprachbausteine (grammar in a gapped text).
Listening and reading are scored together: for B1 you need 33 of 45 points. The biggest hurdle is time: targeted searching beats word-by-word reading.
Which texts and tasks come up?
Part 1: Signpost
Read a signpost, e.g. in a department store or at the station, and find the right place.
Part 2: Match the ads
Match short ads to the right situations. One task has no solution (X).
Part 3: Press texts
Three short texts, each with a true/false statement and a multiple-choice question.
Part 5: Sprachbausteine
A letter with gaps: grammar and vocabulary in context (a, b or c).
How to score the most in reading
You improve reading mainly through technique and timing. Four things help:
- Read the task first, then scan the text for it
- Skim for the overview, scan for the details
- For Sprachbausteine, watch the grammar: case, verb form, connector
- Budget your time per section and leave nothing blank
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Common questions about reading
How long is the reading module?
About 45 minutes for 25 tasks in five sections.
What are Sprachbausteine?
A letter with gaps where you choose the grammatically correct option (a, b or c): grammar and vocabulary in context.
How many points do I need?
Listening and reading together: for B1 you need 33 of 45 points.
Does practising cost anything?
No. You get 2 keys every day, and each opens a reading task from a model set for good. Pro removes the limit and unlocks exam mode.
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