Practise ÖSD B1 reading
In the reading module, “understanding every word” is not the point — strategy and time management are. Learn the structure here and practise for free.
The Reading module at a glance
The Lesen module of the ÖSD B1 exam takes about 65 minutes. You read several everyday texts — from short ads to longer articles — and solve tasks (e.g. true/false, multiple choice or matching). It is scored out of 100 points; passed from 60 %.
The biggest hurdle is usually time. If you read every text word by word, you will not finish — targeted skimming and finding specific information are what counts.
Which texts and tasks come up?
Matching ads
Matching short ads or offers to the right people or situations.
Short messages
Understanding emails, notes or notices and answering detail questions.
A longer text
An article or report — capturing main points and details.
How to get the most points in reading
You improve reading comprehension above all through technique and time management. Four things help immediately:
- Read the tasks first — you know what you are looking for
- Skim for an overview, scan for details
- Infer unknown words from context, do not get stuck
- Budget your time per text — leave nothing unanswered
Practise reading with instant scoring
With ExamReady you read real B1 texts and get your results immediately — with solutions and source passages, so you understand what the right answer depends on.
- Real reading texts in the exam format
- Automatic scoring with solutions and source passages
- Free — reading is part of the free tier
Frequently asked questions about reading
How long does the Reading module take?
About 65 minutes for several texts and tasks. Consciously budget your time per text.
Which texts come up?
Everyday texts: short ads, messages and emails as well as longer articles or reports.
Do I have to understand every word?
No. It is enough to find the information asked for. You can often infer unknown words from context.
Does practising cost anything?
No. Reading (like Listening) is part of the free tier at ExamReady — you can start right away.
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