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Key Facts: OGE German Exam
2026 official task count: 38; primary-score maximum: 68.
Duration: 120 minutes written; 15 minutes oral.
Official format: 35 written tasks, including a personal email, and three recorded speaking tasks; listening audio is part of the written assessment.
Assessment language: Russian instructions and German target-language material.
2026 federal recommendation: grade 3 begins at 29 of 68 primary points; regional authorities approve the final conversion scale.
This is independent practice and an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation, an official paper or a simulation of the exam language environment. Target-language passages and forms are retained where needed to study the language. Text-based choices cannot replace listening to audio, producing original writing or recording spoken responses.
38 tasks; 120 minutes written; 15 minutes oral; maximum 68 primary points. This is independent practice and an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation, an official paper or a simulation of the exam language environment. Target-language passages and forms are retained where needed to study the language. Text-based choices cannot replace listening to audio, producing original writing or recording spoken responses.
Sample OGE German Practice Questions
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1Read this practice transcript: „Der Ausflug beginnt um neun. Bitte seid schon um Viertel vor neun am Schultor.“ When should pupils be at the gate?
2Read this practice transcript: „Ich wollte das blaue Hemd kaufen. Es war aber zu klein, deshalb habe ich das grüne genommen.“ Which shirt was bought?
3Read this practice transcript: „Früher fand ich Geschichte langweilig. Unsere neue Lehrerin erzählt so spannend, dass ich jetzt gern historische Bücher lese.“ What has changed?
4Read this practice transcript: „Die Wanderung wurde nicht wegen des Wetters abgesagt. Der Bus war kaputt, und wir konnten keinen Ersatz finden.“ What caused the cancellation?
5Read the sign: „Fahrräder bitte im Hof abstellen. Der Eingang muss frei bleiben.“ Where should bicycles be left?
6Read: „Im Schulgarten bauen wir Gemüse an. Im Biologieunterricht beobachten wir, wie es wächst. Später kochen wir gemeinsam damit.“ Which heading covers the whole sequence?
7Read: „Die Ausstellung ist täglich geöffnet, außer montags. Für Schulklassen gibt es Führungen nach Anmeldung.“ Which statement is false?
8Read: „Lena hat beim Stadtlauf mitgemacht. Ihre Familie hat sie angefeuert.“ Does this establish that Lena won the race?
9Choose the present indicative form: „Mein Freund ___ Deutsch.“ Use SPRECHEN.
10Choose the dative article: „Ich helfe ___ Mutter.“ The noun MUTTER is feminine singular.
About the OGE German Exam
Main State Exam (ОГЭ) in German Language is a current 2026 subject assessment within Russian state final certification. 35 written tasks, including a personal email, and three recorded speaking tasks; listening audio is part of the written assessment. The maximum primary score is 68. Assessment language: Russian instructions and German target-language material. This is independent practice and an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation, an official paper or a simulation of the exam language environment. Target-language passages and forms are retained where needed to study the language. Text-based choices cannot replace listening to audio, producing original writing or recording spoken responses. This bank contains 20 reviewed study questions. It is a selective learning resource, not complete coverage of every official topic or a replica of an examination paper.
Exam sponsor: Rosobrnadzor / FIPI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
38 questions
Time Limit
120 minutes written; 15 minutes oral
Passing Score
2026 federal recommendation: grade 3 begins at 29 of 68 primary points; regional authorities approve the final conversion scale.
Exam / Certification Fees
A current official fee statement was not confirmed in the sources checked; ask the regional examination authority.
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Official sources
- FIPI approved 2026 specification, codifier and demonstration materials · Source checked 2026-10-10Use the approved 2026 archive; the landing page also displays 2027 drafts.
- 2026 federal recommended scoring conversions · Source checked 2026-10-11The 25 February 2026 letter replaces the 18 February letter. Federal recommendations; regional authorities set the final conversion scale.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Listening
Transcript comprehension is text study, not an audio test.
Reading
Main ideas, details, and inference.
Grammar and vocabulary
Forms and word meaning in context.
Writing
Personal email with a target length of 100–120 words.
Speaking
Reading aloud, survey responses, and a thematic monologue.
Preparing for the OGE German Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 2026 federal recommendation: grade 3 begins at 29 of 68 primary points; regional authorities approve the final conversion scale.
- Exam length: 38 questions
- Time limit: 120 minutes written; 15 minutes oral
- Exam / certification fees: A current official fee statement was not confirmed in the sources checked; ask the regional examination authority. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 20 available questions
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OGE German: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official 2026 assessment format?
35 written tasks, including a personal email, and three recorded speaking tasks; listening audio is part of the written assessment. Assessment language: Russian instructions and German target-language material.
How is the result assessed?
2026 federal recommendation: grade 3 begins at 29 of 68 primary points; regional authorities approve the final conversion scale.
Does this bank reproduce the official assessment?
This is independent practice and an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation, an official paper or a simulation of the exam language environment. Target-language passages and forms are retained where needed to study the language. Text-based choices cannot replace listening to audio, producing original writing or recording spoken responses.
Who can take the assessment?
The OGE is part of grade 9 state final certification. Confirm admission requirements, the final oral-interview result and any permitted accommodations with the school or regional authority.
What is the examination fee?
A current official fee statement was not confirmed in the sources checked; ask the regional examination authority.
How much of the exam does this bank cover?
This bank contains 20 reviewed study questions. It is a selective learning resource, not complete coverage of every official topic or a replica of an examination paper. Use the official codifier and complete original-response practice to address the full assessment.