Skip to main content

Goethe German B2 Schreiben (Writing) Practice

Choose a Teil to start practicing schreiben (writing) for your Goethe German B2 exam.

FAQ

Answers to popular questions about Goethe B2 Schreiben (Writing) practice

01How is the Goethe B2 Writing module structured?
The Goethe B2 Schreiben (Writing) module takes 75 minutes total and consists of two tasks. Teil 1 (50 minutes recommended) is a forum post expressing your opinion (Meinungsäußerung) with minimum 150 words. Teil 2 (25 minutes recommended) is a personal message/correspondence (Persönliche Mitteilung) with minimum 100 words. You can start with either task.
02What should I write in Teil 1 (Forumsbeitrag)?
In Teil 1, you write a forum post (Forumsbeitrag) expressing your opinion. You need to: express your opinion (Meinung äußern), justify it (begründen), suggest something (etwas vorschlagen), and explain pros and cons (Vor- und Nachteile erläutern). Minimum 150 words required.
03What is expected in Teil 2 (Nachricht)?
In Teil 2, you write a personal message (Nachricht) as correspondence. You need to: explain (erklären), describe (beschreiben), suggest something (etwas vorschlagen), and make polite requests (höflich bitten). Minimum 100 words required.
04What are the exam rules for Writing?
Only texts on the answer sheet (Antwortbogen) are graded. Write with a blue or black pen. No aids such as dictionaries, phones, or mobile devices are allowed. You can start with either task within the 75 minutes total time.