What you'll learn at DELE B2
~4,000 words cumulative, including formal register and idiom
Full subjunctive range, passive constructions, complex connectors
Reading El País, novels and long-form journalism
Example DELE B2 phrases
Por muy difícil que sea, hay que intentarlo.
However hard it may be, one has to try.
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish universities require DELE B2?+
Most undergraduate programmes taught in Spanish ask for B2, and some ask for C1. Requirements vary by institution, so check the specific programme.
How long from B1 to B2?+
Typically another 150–200 hours. The vocabulary roughly doubles, which is why reading volume matters more than grammar drills at this stage.