Level 4 of 6
German B2: Upper Intermediate
Fluent, spontaneous German for study and work, including abstract and technical topics.
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What is in the German B2 section?
1,998 B2 words, commonest first, each with its meaning, its forms and a real example sentence. 50 short reading texts, easiest first, with an English translation for every line: in the first one you already know almost every word. 1,859 conjugation and declension tables for the B2 words, and 245 mistakes real learners made at this level. 1,084 practice questions, every answer explained.
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 1,998 words to what you already have; cumulatively from A1 that is about 5,144. 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.