Goethe-Zertifikat B2 · Upper Intermediate

Goethe-Zertifikat B2 German — Vocabulary, Reading

Goethe-Zertifikat B2 is the professional baseline — required for many apprenticeships, nursing recognition and university entry.

Vocabulary

~4,500 words

Est. time

600–750 hours

What you'll learn at Goethe-Zertifikat B2

~4,500 words cumulative, including formal and technical register

Full passive, extended attributes, Konjunktiv I for reported speech

Reading Der Spiegel, Die Zeit and specialist articles

Example Goethe-Zertifikat B2 phrases

Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass die Zahlen steigen.

It is assumed that the figures will rise.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need B2 or C1 for a German university?+

Most degree programmes taught in German ask for C1, often via TestDaF or DSH, while B2 covers many apprenticeships and regulated professions. Check the specific programme.

Other Goethe-Zertifikat levels

Goethe-Zertifikat A1Goethe-Zertifikat A2Goethe-Zertifikat B1Goethe-Zertifikat C1Goethe-Zertifikat C2

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