Before you prepare, a clear overview helps: what does the exam actually consist of? Here you see the telc B2 exam sections at a glance and learn what awaits you in each part.
The four parts of the telc B2 exam at a glance
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The written part consists of four building blocks, plus the oral exam. A detailed description is on the page on the exam sections.
- Reading comprehension: understanding various texts and finding specific information.
- Language elements (Sprachbausteine): grammar and fixed phrases in gap texts, demanding at B2 level.
- Listening comprehension: understanding audio texts, where parts 1 and 3 play only once. Why that is, is explained in telc B2 listening.
- Writing: a formal email of at least 150 words. You go deeper in telc B2 writing.
Added to this is the oral exam with presentation and discussion.
What matters
Writing and language elements are typically the parts where most points are lost. How many points you need in total is in passing telc B2, the typical mistakes in the most common mistakes. For a full overview, see the page on the telc B2 exam.
The bottom line
The telc B2 exam has four written parts and one oral exam. Once you know the structure, you can practise specifically where it counts.