Goethe-Zertifikat B2

Goethe-Zertifikat B2: practice the tasks that decide your score

Goethe B2 asks for longer texts, a 150-word forum post, and a talk you prepare in 15 minutes. Each of the four modules must reach 60 of 100 points on its own.

For upper-intermediate learners who need a B2 certificate for work, study, or professional recognition.

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Exam format

What the exam contains

Goethe-Zertifikat B2 für Erwachsene und Jugendliche

To pass: Lesen: 60 of 100 points · Hören: 60 of 100 points · Schreiben: 60 of 100 points · Sprechen: 60 of 100 points

LesenReading
Time: 65 min
- Teil 1: Match statements to people · 9 items · 18 min
- Teil 2: Fill sentence gaps in an article · 6 items · 12 min
- Teil 3: Newspaper article – multiple choice · 6 items · 12 min
- Teil 4: Match opinions to headings · 6 items · 12 min
- Teil 5: Match headings to rules · 3 items · 6 min
Practice reading
HörenListening
Time: 40 min
- Teil 1: Everyday conversations – richtig/falsch and multiple choice · 10 items
- Teil 2: Radio interview – multiple choice · 6 items
- Teil 3: Radio discussion – who says what · 6 items
- Teil 4: Lecture – multiple choice · 8 items
Practice listening
SchreibenWriting
Time: 75 min
- Teil 1: Opinion post in a forum · about 150 words · 50 min · 60 points
- Teil 2: Semi-formal message · about 100 words · 25 min · 40 points
Practice writing
SprechenSpeaking
Time: 15 min+ 15 min preparation
- Teil 1: Give a talk and answer questions · 44 points
- Teil 2: Discuss a controversial question · 5 min · 40 points
Practice speaking

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Where points are lost

Typical failure points

Spending writing time on the wrong task

The forum post is worth 60 points and the message 40. Finish the forum post within its 50 minutes so the message still gets 25.

Losing track in the lecture

Hören Teil 4 is a lecture with eight multiple-choice questions. Practice following one argument through a longer recording.

A talk without a clear structure

The talk and its follow-up questions are worth 44 points. A clear introduction, main points, and conclusion are easier to defend when the questions come.

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How is the Goethe B2 exam scored?

Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, and Sprechen are each scored out of 100. You need 60 points in a module to pass it.

How long is the Goethe B2 exam?

Lesen takes 65 minutes, Hören about 40, and Schreiben 75. Sprechen lasts about 15 minutes after 15 minutes of preparation.

How many words do I write for Goethe B2?

About 150 words for the forum post in Teil 1 and about 100 words for the semi-formal message in Teil 2.

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Goethe-Zertifikat B2

Goethe-Zertifikat B2: practice the tasks that decide your score

Goethe B2 asks for longer texts, a 150-word forum post, and a talk you prepare in 15 minutes. Each of the four modules must reach 60 of 100 points on its own.

For upper-intermediate learners who need a B2 certificate for work, study, or professional recognition.

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Answer the question that is blocking your next study session.

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These tools are study aids, not official exam assessments or pass predictions. Check your exam provider's current requirements and sample materials.

Exam format

What the exam contains

Goethe-Zertifikat B2 für Erwachsene und Jugendliche

To pass: Lesen: 60 of 100 points · Hören: 60 of 100 points · Schreiben: 60 of 100 points · Sprechen: 60 of 100 points

LesenReading
Time: 65 min
- Teil 1: Match statements to people · 9 items · 18 min
- Teil 2: Fill sentence gaps in an article · 6 items · 12 min
- Teil 3: Newspaper article – multiple choice · 6 items · 12 min
- Teil 4: Match opinions to headings · 6 items · 12 min
- Teil 5: Match headings to rules · 3 items · 6 min
Practice reading
HörenListening
Time: 40 min
- Teil 1: Everyday conversations – richtig/falsch and multiple choice · 10 items
- Teil 2: Radio interview – multiple choice · 6 items
- Teil 3: Radio discussion – who says what · 6 items
- Teil 4: Lecture – multiple choice · 8 items
Practice listening
SchreibenWriting
Time: 75 min
- Teil 1: Opinion post in a forum · about 150 words · 50 min · 60 points
- Teil 2: Semi-formal message · about 100 words · 25 min · 40 points
Practice writing
SprechenSpeaking
Time: 15 min+ 15 min preparation
- Teil 1: Give a talk and answer questions · 44 points
- Teil 2: Discuss a controversial question · 5 min · 40 points
Practice speaking

Based on each provider's official exam regulations and model papers. Check the current version with your exam centre before you book.

Where points are lost

Typical failure points

Spending writing time on the wrong task

The forum post is worth 60 points and the message 40. Finish the forum post within its 50 minutes so the message still gets 25.

Losing track in the lecture

Hören Teil 4 is a lecture with eight multiple-choice questions. Practice following one argument through a longer recording.

A talk without a clear structure

The talk and its follow-up questions are worth 44 points. A clear introduction, main points, and conclusion are easier to defend when the questions come.

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Goethe-Zertifikat B2 questions

How is the Goethe B2 exam scored?

Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, and Sprechen are each scored out of 100. You need 60 points in a module to pass it.

How long is the Goethe B2 exam?

Lesen takes 65 minutes, Hören about 40, and Schreiben 75. Sprechen lasts about 15 minutes after 15 minutes of preparation.

How many words do I write for Goethe B2?

About 150 words for the forum post in Teil 1 and about 100 words for the semi-formal message in Teil 2.

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Goethe-Zertifikat B2: practice the tasks that decide your score

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What the exam contains

Goethe-Zertifikat B2 für Erwachsene und Jugendliche

LesenReading

HörenListening

SchreibenWriting

SprechenSpeaking

Typical failure points

Spending writing time on the wrong task

Losing track in the lecture

A talk without a clear structure

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How is the Goethe B2 exam scored?

How long is the Goethe B2 exam?

How many words do I write for Goethe B2?

Start with a real practice result

Goethe-Zertifikat B2: practice the tasks that decide your score

Answer the question that is blocking your next study session.

What is my German level?

How should I use my time?

How do I respond under a short timer?

What the exam contains

Goethe-Zertifikat B2 für Erwachsene und Jugendliche

LesenReading

HörenListening

SchreibenWriting

SprechenSpeaking

Typical failure points

Spending writing time on the wrong task

Losing track in the lecture

A talk without a clear structure

Continue into the closest exam-prep cluster

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How is the Goethe B2 exam scored?

How long is the Goethe B2 exam?

How many words do I write for Goethe B2?

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