Review and consolidation for Goethe-Zertifikat B2
Can apply all B2 grammar in Goethe exam task formats
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
Obwohl die Studie interessant ist, weist sie einige Schwächen auf.
Although the study is interesting, it has some weaknesses.
Es wäre meiner Meinung nach besser, wenn wir früher anfangen würden.
In my opinion, it would be better if we started earlier.
Wie bereits erwähnt, sollte das Problem schnell gelöst werden.
As already mentioned, the problem should be solved quickly.
Je länger man wartet, desto schwieriger wird die Situation.
The longer you wait, the more difficult the situation becomes.
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
The Goethe-Zertifikat B2 demands nuanced grammar across all four skills.
| Prüfungsteil | Grammar Focus |
|---|---|
| Lesen | Participial constructions, nominalization, passive, complex clause structures |
| Hören | Modal particles, temporal clauses, reported speech markers |
| Schreiben | Two-part connectors, Konjunktiv II, varied clause types, formal register |
| Sprechen | Modal particles for natural speech, concessive/causal arguments, Konjunktiv II for polite disagreement |
B2 checklist: Passive with modals + substitutes. Full Konjunktiv II (present + past). Konjunktiv I for reporting. Participle constructions. Futur I + II. Nominalization. Two-part connectors. All temporal clauses with correct tenses. Causal/concessive/conditional variety. Modal particles. Word formation. Fixed prefix verbs.
Writing strategy: Vary your connectors (don't always use weil/aber). Use participial phrases for academic style. Mix simple and complex sentences.
Speaking strategy: Use modal particles naturally (doch, ja, eigentlich). Express nuanced opinions with Konjunktiv II. Signal structure with connectors (einerseits...andererseits, zwar...aber).
Apply this grammar in B2 course exercises
Practice ExercisesIncorrect number word form or usage
Review number patterns and exceptions (eins as standalone vs ein before nouns)
Wrong time expression format
Review formal (14:30 Uhr) vs informal (halb drei) time expressions
Incorrect spelling based on pronunciation rules
Review German spelling conventions: ie=[iː], ei=[aɪ], ß after long vowels, ss after short vowels
Obwohl die Studie interessant ist, weist sie einige Schwächen auf.
Although the study is interesting, it has some weaknesses.
Concessive clause + formal vocabulary: typical B2 Schreiben.
Es wäre meiner Meinung nach besser, wenn wir früher anfangen würden.
In my opinion, it would be better if we started earlier.
Konjunktiv II for polite suggestion in Sprechen.
Wie bereits erwähnt, sollte das Problem schnell gelöst werden.
As already mentioned, the problem should be solved quickly.
Participial phrase + passive with modal: formal Schreiben.
Je länger man wartet, desto schwieriger wird die Situation.
The longer you wait, the more difficult the situation becomes.
Je...desto with comparatives: typical B2 argumentation.
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in B2 course exercises