telc Deutsch B2

telc Deutsch B2: practice the format before you book

telc Deutsch B2 keeps the written structure of B1 but shortens listening to 20 minutes and asks for an email of at least 150 words. The oral exam has three tasks of about five minutes each.

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Exam format

What the exam contains

telc Deutsch B2

To pass: Schriftliche Prüfung: 135 of 225 points · Mündliche Prüfung: 45 of 75 points

LeseverstehenReading
Time: 90 min
- Teil 1: Match headings to texts · 5 items · 25 points
- Teil 2: Text – multiple choice · 5 items · 25 points
- Teil 3: Match situations to adverts · 10 items · 25 points
Practice reading
SprachbausteineGrammar and vocabulary
Time: Timed with Leseverstehen
- Teil 1: Grammar gap-fill – multiple choice · 10 items · 15 points
- Teil 2: Vocabulary gap-fill from a word bank · 10 items · 15 points
Practice grammar
HörverstehenListening
Time: 20 min
- Teil 1: Short texts – richtig/falsch · 5 items · 25 points
- Teil 2: Longer text – richtig/falsch · 10 items · 25 points
- Teil 3: Short texts – richtig/falsch · 5 items · 25 points
Practice listening
Schriftlicher AusdruckWriting
Time: 30 min
- Teil 1: Semi-formal email (choice of two) · at least 150 words
Practice writing
Mündlicher AusdruckSpeaking
Time: 15 min+ 20 min preparation
- Teil 1: Talk about experiences · 5 min · 25 points
- Teil 2: Discuss a text · 5 min · 25 points
- Teil 3: Plan something together · 5 min · 25 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

Too slow in Hörverstehen

B2 listening is about 20 minutes for 20 richtig/falsch items. Decide quickly and move on.

Emails under 150 words

The email needs at least 150 words. Count while you practice so the length is automatic on exam day.

Treating the oral exam as small talk

Each of the three oral tasks is worth 25 points, and the oral exam needs 45 of 75 on its own.

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How is telc Deutsch B2 scored?

The written exam is worth 225 points and passed with 135. The oral exam is worth 75 points and passed with 45.

What is the difference between telc B1 and telc B2?

The written structure is the same, but B2 has a shorter listening paper, a longer email, and two different oral tasks.

How long is the telc B2 oral exam?

About 15 minutes, after 20 minutes of preparation.

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telc Deutsch B2: practice the format before you book

telc Deutsch B2 keeps the written structure of B1 but shortens listening to 20 minutes and asks for an email of at least 150 words. The oral exam has three tasks of about five minutes each.

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

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Exam format

What the exam contains

telc Deutsch B2

To pass: Schriftliche Prüfung: 135 of 225 points · Mündliche Prüfung: 45 of 75 points

LeseverstehenReading
Time: 90 min
- Teil 1: Match headings to texts · 5 items · 25 points
- Teil 2: Text – multiple choice · 5 items · 25 points
- Teil 3: Match situations to adverts · 10 items · 25 points
Practice reading
SprachbausteineGrammar and vocabulary
Time: Timed with Leseverstehen
- Teil 1: Grammar gap-fill – multiple choice · 10 items · 15 points
- Teil 2: Vocabulary gap-fill from a word bank · 10 items · 15 points
Practice grammar
HörverstehenListening
Time: 20 min
- Teil 1: Short texts – richtig/falsch · 5 items · 25 points
- Teil 2: Longer text – richtig/falsch · 10 items · 25 points
- Teil 3: Short texts – richtig/falsch · 5 items · 25 points
Practice listening
Schriftlicher AusdruckWriting
Time: 30 min
- Teil 1: Semi-formal email (choice of two) · at least 150 words
Practice writing
Mündlicher AusdruckSpeaking
Time: 15 min+ 20 min preparation
- Teil 1: Talk about experiences · 5 min · 25 points
- Teil 2: Discuss a text · 5 min · 25 points
- Teil 3: Plan something together · 5 min · 25 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

Too slow in Hörverstehen

B2 listening is about 20 minutes for 20 richtig/falsch items. Decide quickly and move on.

Emails under 150 words

The email needs at least 150 words. Count while you practice so the length is automatic on exam day.

Treating the oral exam as small talk

Each of the three oral tasks is worth 25 points, and the oral exam needs 45 of 75 on its own.

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How is telc Deutsch B2 scored?

The written exam is worth 225 points and passed with 135. The oral exam is worth 75 points and passed with 45.

What is the difference between telc B1 and telc B2?

The written structure is the same, but B2 has a shorter listening paper, a longer email, and two different oral tasks.

How long is the telc B2 oral exam?

About 15 minutes, after 20 minutes of preparation.

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telc Deutsch B2: practice the format before you book

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What the exam contains

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LeseverstehenReading

SprachbausteineGrammar and vocabulary

HörverstehenListening

Schriftlicher AusdruckWriting

Mündlicher AusdruckSpeaking

Typical failure points

Too slow in Hörverstehen

Emails under 150 words

Treating the oral exam as small talk

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telc Deutsch B2: practice the format before you book

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

telc Deutsch B2

LeseverstehenReading

SprachbausteineGrammar and vocabulary

HörverstehenListening

Schriftlicher AusdruckWriting

Mündlicher AusdruckSpeaking

Typical failure points

Too slow in Hörverstehen

Emails under 150 words

Treating the oral exam as small talk

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