| Time | Activity | |------|----------| | | Read both tasks carefully. Underline keywords. Decide your position. | | 5-15 min | Task 1 brainstorm. Write 3 bullet points: Intro → 2 arguments → conclusion. | | 15-40 min | Write Task 1 (150 words). Leave space for corrections. | | 40-45 min | Quick review of Task 1 – check verb position, connectors, formal tone. | | 45-50 min | Task 2 brainstorm. Write the 6 parts: Betreff, salutation, intro, body, request, closing. | | 50-70 min | Write Task 2 (150 words). Focus on politeness and clarity. | | 70-75 min | Final proofread both tasks. Check for: forgotten articles, wrong prepositions (aus/bei/nach/von), spelling of dass/das . |
The second task simulates a professional environment. You must write an official message or email to a supervisor, colleague, or business partner. You are given a scenario and two bullet points to address. 40% of the writing score (40 points) Recommended Time: 25 minutes Word Count: Approximately 100 words
Paraphrase the topic and state your general position.
Why? Because writing in a foreign language requires not just vocabulary and grammar, but also structure, tone, and cultural logic.
Auf der einen Seite..., auf der anderen Seite... (On one hand..., on the other hand...) Zwar..., aber... (Indeed..., but...) Transition Connectors goethe zertifikat b2 schreiben
At B2, you should confidently use in both present and past tense (Präteritum for "musste, konnte, wollte").
: Memorize "building block" phrases for expressing opinions ( "Meiner Meinung nach..." ), giving reasons ( "Ein wichtiger Grund dafür ist..." ), and concluding ( "Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen..." Advanced Grammar : Scorers look for B2-level structures like Passive voice Konjunktiv II (for politeness or hypotheticals), and varied connectors "nicht nur... sondern auch" ) [9, 32]. Quality over Quantity
Es tut mir leid, dass ich gestern nicht kommen konnte. (I am sorry that I could not come yesterday.)
Did you cover all four bullet points? Is the text long enough? Is the content relevant? (Coherence) | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | |
Sehr geehrte Frau Müller,
Lassen Sie Ihre Texte korrigieren, um Ihre typischen Fehler zu erkennen. 4. Häufige Fehler vermeiden Strukturieren Sie Ihren Text!
The Schreiben module consists of two distinct parts. The first task requires you to write a forum post about a socially relevant topic. You are given a prompt with four points that you must cover. This task is designed to see if you can express opinions, provide reasons, and suggest alternatives in a coherent way. You have approximately 65 minutes for this section, and it is generally recommended to spend about 40 minutes on this first task. It accounts for a significant portion of your total score for the module.
Das Schreiben dauert ca. und besteht aus zwei Aufgaben. Sie müssen insgesamt ca. 250-280 Wörter verfassen. Teil 1: Forumsbeitrag (ca. 150 Wörter / 30 Min.) | | 5-15 min | Task 1 brainstorm
Ein Beispiel-Thema für zu einem aktuellen Thema (wie "Homeoffice") vorschlagen. Einen Musterbrief für Teil 2 (formelle E-Mail) entwerfen. Dir Redemittel-Listen für Argumentation erstellen. Was würdest du am liebsten üben? Share public link
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Outlining the advantages/disadvantages of those alternatives. Task 2: Workplace Communication (Formales Schreiben) : 25 minutes Word Count : Approximately 100 words