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If you are reading this blog, take a moment to pat your back as you have reached the level where you have a great understanding of the German language. Achieving the B2 level opens the gateway to a lot of career opportunities. Anyone who is above the age of 16 can give the test. Let us understand in detail the German B2 exam pattern. This examination is available in digital, paper, and hybrid formats. It can be done at a time or can be taken in parts.
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Understanding the German B2 Level
Once you attain the B2 level, you will be able to do the following:
- Communicate fluently and spontaneously with native speakers without a great deal of effort
- Express yourselves and your opinion on a wide range of subjects.
- Explain your viewpoints on current issues
- Understand the main idea of complex texts, be it abstract or concrete
- Indulge in technical discussions in your field of specialization
Overview of German B2 Exam
1: How do you say "Good Morning" in German?
The German B2 exam is conducted under the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFRL). It consists of four modules:
- Writing
- Speaking
- Listening
- Reading
German B2 Exam Pattern
Let us understand the pattern of each module in German B2 exam.
Reading
| Teil | Number of Questions | Time | Questions |
| Teil 1 | 9 | 18 minutes | This teil is topic based. You will get four texts based on a topic. Read the texts carefully and answer the questions |
| Teil 2 | 8 | 12 minutes | You are given an article from a magazine with blanks in it. You have to fill the blanks with the appropriate answers given as options. There will be six blanks and 8 options. |
| Teil 3 | 6 | 12 minutes | You have to read a text and answer the multiple choice questions based on the text. |
| Teil 4 | 6 | 12 minutes | This teil consists of six texts and seven headings. You have to find the appropriate heading for each text. |
| Teil 5 | 3 | 6 minutes | This teil is somewhat similar to teil 4. You get 3 texts and 7 headings out of which you should find the relevant ones for the text given |
Listening
| Teil | Number of Questions | Questions |
| Teil 1 | 5 | You will be listening to 5 audio clips which can be a dialogue, weather report, an announcement or a message on an answering machine. Each of these conversations will have two questions, True or False and mark the correct answer from the options given. |
| Teil 2 | 6 | An audio interview with a personality on radio will be played. You can listen to the audio twice and answer multiple choice questions based on it. |
| Teil 3 | 6 | This will again be an interview between a presenter and two guests. You have to read the sentences and identify who said those statements. |
| Teil 4 | 8 | You listen to an audio and answer multiple choice questions based on this. |
Writing
| Teil | Number of Questions | Time duration | Questions |
| Teil 1 | 1 | 50 minutes | You will be given a topic and four points based on that topic. You have to compose a text with a word limit of 150 words. |
| Teil 2 | 1 | 25 minutes | This teil involves formal letter writing. You are given a situation with 4 points. You have to compose a letter with a word limit of 100 words. |
Speaking
This module is done with a partner.
| Teil | Number of Questions | Time Duration | Questions |
| Teil 1 | 5 | 4 minutes | You are given two topics with a few points each. You have to give a presentation on any one topic with all the points included. |
| Teil 2 | 5 | 5 minutes | This teil is a debate on a given topic. You must present your viewpoint and respond to your partner’s opinion. |
Preparation Strategies for German B2 Exam
- Evaluate your language proficiency, identify areas that need improvement and work on it.
- Listen to a lot of German audio materials, like podcasts, news and interviews. Understand the idea behind the themes and learn the nuances of spoken German.
- Read a lot of various texts, like articles, stories and advertisements etc.
- Practice speaking regularly to improve fluency and pronunciation, and gain confidence.
- Enroll in German language course and get guidance from a qualified teacher. Entri app’s online course provides comprehensive preparation and assistance in preparing for the test. The mentors provide personalized feedback which helps students to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
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- Live interactive classes
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- PDF notes and assignments
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