: Clear paragraphs for each requirement are recommended to help the examiner follow your logic. Task 2: Formal Message (Email or Letter)
Man sollte auch bedenken, dass... (One should also consider that...) Proposing Alternatives
: He learned that while Teil 1 is a forum post, it still requires structured arguments and justifications, not just casual chat.
Wäre es möglich, den Termin auf [Tag] zu verschieben? (Would it be possible to move the appointment to [Day]?) Mit freundlichen Grüßen (Sincerely) How Examiners Grade Your Writing goethe zertifikat b2 schreiben
Meiner Meinung nach sollte man... (In my opinion, one should...)
Ich stehe auf dem Standpunkt, dass... (I take the standpoint that...)
Task 1 is a forum contribution ( Forumsbeitrag ) regarding a social or current issue (e.g., environmental protection, remote work, or digital media). You will receive a short introductory text and four mandatory bullet points ( Leitpunkte ) that you must cover in your text. Key Requirements At least 150 words. Format: Semi-formal online forum post. : Clear paragraphs for each requirement are recommended
: Write a professional message in response to a specific scenario, such as a complaint, application, or request for information.
Auf der einen Seite..., auf der anderen Seite... (On one hand..., on the other hand...) Zwar..., aber... (Indeed..., but...) Transition Connectors
What (e.g., environment, work, technology) do you want sample templates for? Wäre es möglich, den Termin auf [Tag] zu verschieben
Passive learning (watching videos, reading) will not improve your writing. You must produce texts and get feedback.
The key here is . You must use the "Sie" form and appropriate formal greetings.
| Section | German Phrase | English Translation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | "Hallo zusammen, ich möchte mich auch kurz zur Diskussion über... äußern."| "Hello everyone, I would also like to briefly comment on the discussion about..." | | | "Das Thema... ist sehr aktuell, weil..." | "The topic of... is very current because..." | | Stating Opinion | "Meiner Meinung nach..." / "Ich bin der Ansicht, dass..." | "In my opinion..." / "I am of the opinion that..." | | | "Ich denke, dass..." | "I think that..." | | Giving Reasons | "Ein Grund dafür ist, dass..." | "One reason for this is that..." | | | "Dies liegt vor allem daran, dass..." | "This is primarily because..." | | Proposing Alternatives / Listing Advantages | "Eine Alternative wäre, dass..." / "Man könnte stattdessen..." | "An alternative would be..." / "One could instead..." | | | "Der große Vorteil von ... ist..." | "The great advantage of ... is..." | | Conclusion | "Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass..."| "In summary, it can be said that..." | | | "Abschließend bin ich der Meinung, dass..."| "In conclusion, I am of the opinion that..." | | | "Und was meint ihr dazu? Viele Grüße, [Name]".| "And what do you think? Best regards, [Name]". |
The (Writing) module is designed to assess your ability to express yourself clearly and structured in written German on various social and professional topics. Exam Structure
Accuracy of your syntax. Use of passive voice, subjunctive ( Konjunktiv II ), relative clauses, and correct case endings. Pro-Tips for Exam Day Success