Goethe-Zertifikat B2 — Complete Guide

You need at least 60 points out of 100 in this module. Four of the five Teile are assignment tasks (person, sentence, heading), so the decisive skill is reading a whole paragraph for its point rather than hunting single words.

1. Teil 1: Forumsbeiträge — wer sagt das?

   9 items · 30 pts

   One online forum on a lifestyle question, with four signed contributions (a–d). Nine statements: decide which person each one fits. A person can be the answer more than once. Suggested time: 18 minutes.

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2. Teil 2: Lückentext — Sätze einsetzen

   6 items · 20 pts

   One magazine article with six gaps. Eight complete sentences are offered; six fit the gaps and two do not. You are matching sentences to gaps, not single words. Suggested time: 12 minutes.

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3. Teil 3: Zeitungsartikel — Multiple Choice

   6 items · 20 pts

   One newspaper article, then six questions with three options each (a/b/c) on specific information and on the writer's intent. Suggested time: 12 minutes.

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4. Teil 4: Meinungsäußerungen und Überschriften

   6 items · 20 pts

   Eight short opinion pieces on one topic and six headings. Find the heading each opinion belongs to. One opinion fits none of them, and the one used in the worked example cannot be used again. Suggested time: 12 minutes.

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5. Teil 5: Verordnungstext und Inhaltsverzeichnis

   3 items · 10 pts

   One set of regulations (a Studienordnung in the official model paper) together with its table of contents. Three numbered paragraphs: decide which heading each belongs under. Only three items, but the shortest time — 6 minutes.

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You need at least 60 points out of 100 in this module. Teil 1 and Teil 3 are played once; Teil 2 and Teil 4 are played twice.

1. Teil 1: Gespräche und Äußerungen

   10 items · 33 pts

   5 short conversations or statements. Two questions per text: one True/False and one multiple-choice. Played once.

   Teil 1 — Audio played once

   Listen to five short texts, then answer one True/False and one multiple-choice question for each.

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   In the real exam this Teil is played once — try listening only once before answering.

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2. Teil 2: Radiointerview

   6 items · 20 pts

   One radio interview with a science/subject expert. 6 multiple-choice questions. Played twice.

   Teil 2 — Audio played twice

   Listen to one radio interview about future food, then answer six multiple-choice questions.

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3. Teil 3: Diskussion

   6 items · 20 pts

   One panel discussion, played once. 6 items: match each statement to the speaker who made it.

   Teil 3 — Audio played once

   Listen to a panel discussion on urban transport policy. Match each statement to the speaker.

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   In the real exam this Teil is played once — try listening only once before answering.

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4. Teil 4: Vortrag

   8 items · 27 pts

   One short lecture or talk. 8 multiple-choice questions. Played twice.

   Teil 4 — Audio played twice

   Listen to one short lecture about work techniques, then answer eight multiple-choice questions.

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You need at least 60 points out of 100 in this module. Structured argument and formal register both score heavily.

1. Teil 1: Forumsbeitrag

   1 task · 60 pts

   Write a forum post of at least 150 words covering four given content points, with an introduction and a conclusion. Marked on how fully each content point is treated, on accuracy, and on how well sentences and paragraphs are linked.

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2. Teil 2: Formelle Nachricht

   1 task · 40 pts

   Write a message of at least 100 words covering four given content points, in an order you choose. In the official model paper it goes to your line manager at work; formal register (Sie, full salutation and sign-off) is expected either way.

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You need at least 60 points out of 100 in this module. Taken in pairs, with 15 minutes of preparation beforehand — you prepare alone and may take notes, but you are expected to speak freely, not read them out.

1. Teil 1: Vortrag halten

   1 task · 50 pts

   Choose one of two given seminar topics, each with three bullet points. Speak for about 4 minutes with an introduction, a main part and a conclusion — then answer your partner's questions on it.

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2. Teil 2: Diskussion führen

   1 task · 50 pts

   Debate one current question with your partner: exchange positions, react to their arguments, and finish by summarising whether you are for or against. About 5 minutes.

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