The Goethe-Zertifikat B2 is a German examination for young people and adults. It confirms an advanced language level and corresponds to the fourth level (B2) on the six-level competence scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
The Goethe-Zertifikat B2 is a German examination for young people and adults who would like to confirm their advanced language level with an official and internationally recognised certificate and live and work in Switzerland.
Individuals with a Goethe-Zertifikat B2 can:
Exam Section | Content | Duration |
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Reading | You will be asked to read a number of different texts, such as forum posts, newspaper and magazine articles, commentaries and instructions. You will be required to summarise key information and important details, as well as viewpoints, opinions, and rules. | 65 Minutes |
Writing | You will be asked to express and justify your opinion on a current social theme in a forum post. You will also write a formal message in a professional context. | 75 Minutes |
Listening | You will be asked to listen to interviews, presentations, conversations and everyday remarks, as well as radio broadcasts. You will be required to summarise the main points and key details. | ca. 40 Minutes |
Speaking | You will be asked to deliver a short presentation on a specified theme and discuss it with your conversation partner. You will also be required to exchange arguments with the other person. | 10-15 Minutes |
All candidates who have passed all parts of the German exam will receive a certificate. On the back of the certificate there is an explanation of the results.
The score achieved can be interpreted as follows:
Points | Rating |
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100 - 90 | very good |
89 - 80 | good |
79 - 70 | satisfactory |
69 - 60 | sufficient |
59 - 0 | failed |
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