Before you register for a certificate, you should know the right level. Whoever takes B2 although B1 is enough loses time, and the other way round the proof is then missing. Here you find the right level for your goal.
B1 or B2: the difference
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B1 stands for independent but basic use of the language in everyday life, B2 for a noticeably higher, more assured command of the language, also in work and more complex topics. Which level you need depends on your goal and on what the relevant authority requires. The difference in detail is explained in difference between telc B1 and B2.
Which level for which goal?
- Citizenship: as a rule B1.
- Many jobs and recognitions: frequently B2, especially in regulated areas.
- Unsure about the telc level? Then telc B1 or B2 helps.
In any case, check the specific requirements, a broad classification is given by which German certificate do I need.
How to prepare
Once your level is set, you can practise specifically. The procedures are shown on the pages on the telc B1 exam and the telc B2 exam.
The bottom line
Choose the level by your goal: usually B1 for citizenship, often B2 for work and recognition. Check the requirements, then you save yourself unnecessary exams.
