Many telc B2 mistakes cost points unnecessarily, and often they are always the same ones. The good news: once you know them, you can avoid most of them. Here are the most common pitfalls and what you can do about them.
The most common telc B2 mistakes
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- Missing the minimum length or criteria when writing. The email must be at least 150 words and cover all the given points.
- Underestimating the language elements. At B2 they are demanding, more complex structures decide here.
- Missing the first playback in listening. Parts 1 and 3 play only once, more on this in telc B2 listening.
- Presenting too briefly in the oral exam or not justifying your position.
Which parts there are exactly is shown in the overview of the four parts.
How to avoid them
Practise specifically the parts where points are typically left lying, above all writing and language elements. How many points you need is in passing telc B2. Should it once not be enough, failed the telc B2 exam helps you further. For a full overview, see the page on the telc B2 exam.
The bottom line
Most telc B2 mistakes are avoidable: keep the minimum length, cover all points, take the language elements seriously and take a clear position in the oral exam. Whoever takes this to heart wins back many points.
