Level 4 of 6
German B2 — Upper Intermediate
Fluent, spontaneous German for study and work, including abstract and technical topics.
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How to use this level
Do these three, in order
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Learn the B2 words
1,861 words, the commonest ones first. Each one shows what it means, how it changes, and a real sentence using it.
Open the word list -
Read a B2 text
50 short texts, easiest first. In the first one you already know almost every word, and the English is one tap away.
Read “Spiel des Jahres” · 1 min -
Test what you remember
432 questions. Tap an answer and you are told straight away whether it was right, and why.
Start practiceOr pick one typeGrammar Gap-FillVocabulary Gap-Fillder, die or dasReading ComprehensionTrue or False
Once these three are behind you: German C1 — Advanced → Academic and professional German: implicit meaning, register, and long complex texts.
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Common questions
What is German B2?
B2 is the upper intermediate level of the CEFR, formally "Vantage". Interact with a degree of fluency that makes conversation with native speakers effortless.
How many words do you need for B2 German?
B2 itself adds 1,861 words to what you already have; cumulatively from A1 that is about 3,649. Syllabuses vary by a few hundred either way, but the order matters more than the total — the commonest words carry most of the meaning.
How long does B2 German take?
The Goethe-Institut's own rule of thumb is roughly 600–800 hours of guided study to reach B2 from zero, assuming you also work outside class. Someone who already speaks another Germanic language will be at the low end.
Which exam matches B2?
Goethe-Zertifikat B2 and telc Deutsch B2 both map directly onto this level. TestDaF and DSH sit around B2–C1 and are the usual route for university admission.