The telc B2 Exam
How the five telc B2 subtests work, what the pass rule demands, and the habits that win points in every part.
A short guide to telc Deutsch B2: the five subtests and their timing, the 300-point scale with its separate written and oral minimums, and concrete tips for each part, from the headings in Leseverstehen to planning together in the speaking exam. It ends with a quick knowledge check, after which you can sit any part as a full mock in the Exam Prep Center.
The telc B2 Exam
What this chapter covers
- I can describe the five subtests of telc Deutsch B2, what happens in each part and how long it takes.
- I can explain how the exam is scored and why I need 135 written points and 45 oral points to pass.
- I can use a concrete strategy for each part, including the traps in the reading, gap-fill and listening tasks.
- I can understand the German instructions the exam uses and the phrases I need for the three speaking tasks.
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: The language of the telc B2 exam and its instructions
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 telc B2 Exam Works
Five subtests, one 300-point scale, and two minimums you must reach separately.
Tips and Tricks for Every Part
Where telc B2 points are won and lost, part by part, with the German you need on the day.
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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