ÖIF B1 Listening exercises with solutions

All Details About Your ÖIF B1 Listening Exam

The B1 Listening Exam by the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) is an essential part of the German test for immigrants. It is aimed at people who want to live in Austria long-term and need to officially prove their language skills. The listening section tests whether you can reliably understand and interpret spoken information from everyday and professional contexts.

Structure of the Listening Section

The listening part of the exam lasts about 25 minutes. The audio texts reflect realistic situations commonly encountered in daily life in Austria. The tasks are divided into several parts and require focused listening as well as the ability to identify relevant content.

• You will hear announcements, conversations or short recordings – for example, from the workplace, public offices, or daily life
• The texts are usually played once
• Types of questions: true/false, multiple-choice, matching tasks

Understanding individual words is not enough – you must grasp the context and the speaker’s intention. Listening comprehension is a significant part of the total exam score.

A Typical Example from the Exam

In one example, participants hear a conversation between a mother and a pediatrician. She discusses a sick note for school, and the doctor explains how long the child should stay at home. This task requires recognizing keywords like "doctor’s note", "absence", or "bed rest", even if not all terms are stated directly.

"At first, I had trouble understanding everything on the first listen. But the exercises with transcripts and explanations on the website helped me improve step by step."
– Nermin D., course participant in Vienna (German Institute 2024)

How to Prepare Effectively

Effective preparation for the ÖIF B1 Listening Exam begins with regular practice using various listening scenarios. Online resources that reflect the structure and level of the actual test are particularly useful.

• Use listening exercises with transcripts to verify your understanding
• Work with explanations to identify common mistakes
• Review relevant vocabulary fields such as public offices, work, health, and transport
• Practice with online tests that follow the official ÖIF exam format
• Take brief listening notes – write down what you understood after each exercise

Who Creates the Listening Exercises?

The content on deutsch-vorbereitung.com was created by Olena Bazalukova, a qualified German teacher with a university degree and many years of teaching experience. She is the founder of the platform and collaborates closely with experienced teachers and certified examiners to develop every exercise. This ensures that the materials are practical, pedagogically sound, and aligned with current exam requirements in Austria.

Additional Resources and Recommendations

For deeper preparation, we recommend the ÖIF model tests and study books like "Mit Erfolg zum ÖIF-Test" from EÖDL publishing. Podcasts such as "Deutsch lernen mit Ö1" and everyday listening examples online can provide realistic input. Many learners have reported that targeted practice with online tasks and written explanations has significantly boosted their confidence.

The listening part of the ÖIF B1 exam can be successfully mastered through early preparation, structured practice, and the right tools. Start now, use authentic materials, and improve your ability to understand spoken German in real-life situations. This will bring you one step closer to your B1 certificate.