The telc German B2 exam is designed for anyone who already has advanced German language skills and would like to certify them officially. The certificate is internationally recognized and is often required for university studies, professional careers, or further academic opportunities.
At B2 level, your language skills are already clearly well developed. You can express yourself clearly and in a differentiated way on a wide range of topics and confidently understand more complex content.
You are able to grasp the main ideas of demanding texts on both concrete and abstract topics. In your own area of expertise, you can also understand complex relationships and express yourself with increasing confidence and precision.
Conversations with native speakers generally flow smoothly and without major effort. You can argue effectively, justify your point of view, and participate in spontaneous discussions. Overall, you are able to express yourself in a differentiated, structured, and comprehensible way – both in everyday life and in professional or academic contexts.
The telc B2 exam is ideal for anyone who wants to officially certify their German language skills – whether for studies, career advancement, or personal development.
The certificate is recognized worldwide and is required or highly valued by many employers and educational institutions. In many degree programs, proof of B2 German is even a prerequisite for admission.
This makes the telc B2 exam an important step on your educational and career path in the German-speaking world.
You can find all current exam dates and fees here.
For the telc B2 exam, the registration deadline is two weeks before the respective exam date, with registration always closing on Thursdays at 1:00 PM. If you miss the deadline, you can simply register for one of the upcoming dates, as we offer exams several times per month.Or alternatively, you can book one of the late registration spots in an exam it is available.
Good preparation is essential for your language success
In our Intensive and Super-Intensive courses at speakeasy, you can specifically develop your German skills further and reach B2 level in just three months.
If you prefer individualized learning, our one-on-one lessons are the perfect choice. You can learn at your own pace and work specifically on the skills where you still see room for improvement.
In addition, we offer an online exam preparation course. In this course, you will learn the exam process in detail, practice typical task formats, and receive helpful strategies for time management and successfully completing each section of the exam.
The telc B2 exam consists of a written and an oral section.
Written Exam
The written part lasts a total of 2 hours and 20 minutes and tests your abilities in:
You will work with various texts, answer comprehension questions, and demonstrate in the grammar section that you can confidently use conjunctions, pronouns, adjectives, and verbs.
In the listening section, you will evaluate statements as true or false.
At the end, you will write your own text and choose between two different tasks.
The oral exam takes place on the same day.
Before the exam, you will have approximately 20 minutes of preparation time to familiarize yourself with a topic and prepare a short presentation.
Afterward, you will discuss the topic with your exam partner, exchange arguments, and complete a joint planning task.
The main focus is on your communicative competence – in other words, how clearly, structurally, and convincingly you can express yourself.
As soon as your result arrives at the exam center, you will automatically receive a scan by email.
Please note that evaluation by telc may take several weeks.
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