The Goethe B2 Exam
How the four modules work, how each one is scored, and the tips that win points.
Goethe-Zertifikat B2 is a modular exam: Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen are each scored out of 100 and passed on their own. This chapter explains what every part of each module asks you to do, how the marks work and what you need to pass. It then gives the most useful tips for each module and teaches the German words used in the exam instructions. When you are ready, sit each module as a timed mock in the Exam Prep Center. telc Deutsch B2 is a different exam and has its own chapter.
The Goethe B2 Exam
What this chapter covers
- I can describe the four modules of the Goethe B2 exam and what each part asks me to do.
- I can explain how each module is scored and why every module is passed on its own.
- I can understand the German instructions used in the exam.
- I can use a clear strategy for each module, from sentence gaps in Lesen to the discussion in Sprechen.
What you will practise in the app
The full chapter includes 3 interactive exercises covering these formats:
- Multiple choice questions
- Vocabulary matching
- Listening comprehension
Vocabulary: Exam Language
A small sample from this chapter's vocabulary set.
This is only a small sample. The full vocabulary set (with audio, example sentences, and grammar details) is available in the free app.
Grammar topics in this chapter
This chapter explains 2 grammar topics with plain-English explanations and structured exercises.
How the Exam Works, Module by Module
Four modules, each scored out of 100 and passed on its own.
Tips and Tricks, Module by Module
The traps in each module, and what to do about them.
Why this matters in Germany
This chapter helps you build German you can use in everyday situations in Germany, from understanding simple sentences to handling basic conversations, messages, appointments, study, work, and daily life. Practical language learned in context is easier to remember and use when it matters.
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