Practise ÖSD B1 writing
The Writing module often decides between passing and failing. Learn the task types and assessment criteria here, and practise with instant AI feedback.
The Writing module at a glance
In the Schreiben module of the ÖSD B1 exam you write several texts in about 60 minutes, for example a personal or semi-formal message. It is scored out of 100 points; the module is passed from 60 %.
What matters is not just error-free language but above all task fulfilment: covering all the given points, responding appropriately to the situation and structuring the text clearly.
Which writing tasks come up?
Personal message
An informal email/message to friends or acquaintances, e.g. inviting, declining, reporting.
Semi-formal message
A message in a semi-formal tone, e.g. a request, complaint or enquiry.
Responding to prompts
You get a set of points you must cover, completely and appropriately for the situation.
What counts? The assessment criteria
Examiners assess your text against several criteria. If you only focus on grammar, you give away points, task fulfilment and structure count just as much.
- Task fulfilment, all points covered, appropriate to the situation
- Structure & coherence, a clear thread, sensible connections
- Vocabulary, appropriate and varied enough
- Structures, grammar and accuracy
Tips for the writing module
Tick off every prompt
Go through the prompts and make sure every point appears in your text, missing one is the most common way to lose points.
Get the register right
Mind the tone: personal (du) or semi-formal (Sie). Choose a fitting salutation and closing.
Connect instead of listing
Use connectors (weil, deshalb, trotzdem …) so the text flows instead of being a list of single sentences.
Practise writing with instant feedback
With ExamReady you write real B1 writing tasks and get feedback immediately, based on the same criteria as in the exam, plus an improved version of your text.
- Assessment of task fulfilment, grammar, vocabulary, structure
- Concrete corrections with explanations
- An improved model version of your own text
Writing with AI feedback is part of Pro. Reading & Listening are free to practise.
Frequently asked questions about writing
How much time do I have for the Writing module?
In the ÖSD B1 exam you have about 60 minutes for several tasks in the Schreiben module.
How many points do I need?
The module is scored out of 100 points; it is passed from 60 % (60 points).
What is the most common mistake?
Not covering all the given prompts. Even linguistically good texts lose points when a required content point is missing.
How can I practise writing effectively?
Write complete tasks against the clock and get feedback based on the exam criteria. With ExamReady you get instant AI feedback and an improved version.