Course Tag: B2 German course Hamburg

A B2 German course is the fourth stage of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and is aimed at learners who already have a solid basic knowledge of German (B1 level) and would like to improve their skills to an advanced level. At B2, students are able to use the language independently and understand and discuss more complex topics.

Aims of a B2 German course

1. Listening and understanding:
   • Understanding longer speeches and presentations on complex topics.
   • Understanding the main points and details of news, radio programs or podcasts.
2. Speak:
   • Participation in discussions on a wide range of topics.
   • Express opinions, plans and arguments clearly and in detail.
   • Dealing with more demanding conversational situations, e.g. in the workplace or at official events.
3. Read:
   • Understanding articles, reports and literary texts with more complex content.
   • Ability to understand argumentation structures in texts.
4. Writing:
   • Writing clear, well-structured texts on various topics.
   • Writing essays, reports and longer e-mails.
   • Argumentation and summary of information in written form.

Contents of a B2 German course

A B2 German course expands and deepens your language skills in the following areas:

1. Grammar:
   • Consolidation of tenses (e.g. past perfect, passive voice).
   • Subjunctive I and II (e.g. indirect speech, wishes, hypothetical situations).
   • Participles and extended participial constructions.
   • Subordinate clauses and more complex sentence combinations.
2. Vocabulary:
   • Expansion of specialist and everyday vocabulary, e.g. topics such as politics, culture, business.
   • Phrases, synonyms and idiomatic expressions.
   • Clarifying and nuancing the language.
3. Communication training:
   • Argumentation techniques: Leading pro and con discussions.
   • Role plays and simulations of professional or academic scenarios.
   • Giving presentations and speeches.
4. Reading and writing:
   • Analyzing texts, e.g. newspaper articles or scientific papers.
   • Creating structured reports and discussions.

Who is the course for?

A B2 German course is suitable for:

• People who want to improve their language skills for work or study.
• Professionals who want to communicate confidently in a German-speaking environment.
• People who need a B2 exam, e.g. for:
  • University admission.
  • Professional recognition.
  • Official proof (e.g. residence permit).

Examinations

After a B2 German course, you can take a B2 exam, such as:

• Goethe-Zertifikat B2Internationally recognized, important for career and studies.
• telc German B2Frequently required for professional recognition and migration.
• ÖSD B2: Particularly recognized in Austria.
• TestDaF (Partial German examination)Suitable for university entrance in Germany (sub-level B2/C1).

Duration of a B2 German course

The duration of a B2 course depends on the intensity:

• Intensive course6-8 weeks (several hours a day).
• Standard course3-6 months (2-3 times per week).
• Online coursesFlexible, depending on the pace of learning.

What do you learn after a B2 German course?

At the end of a B2 German course you can:

• Express yourself spontaneously and fluently without having to search for words frequently.
• Understand and summarize complex texts.
• communicate confidently in formal and professional contexts.
• Prepare for and successfully pass a B2 exam.

A B2 German course is a decisive step towards being able to present yourself confidently and competently in professional, academic or social contexts.