Level
Upper-Intermediate Level
Goal
Communicate confidently and effectively in both social and professional contexts.
You can:
Typical candidates:
Healthcare professionals, university applicants, and skilled workers.
Required for:
Many professional recognition procedures and higher education.
Structure and procedure of the exam
The telc B2 consists of a written and an oral examination.
Test takers complete tasks using both receptive and productive skills. Receptive skills are tested through reading and listening comprehension tasks, as well as language elements section. Tasks include multiple choice or text matching.
Productive skills are assessed in written and oral tasks. Here, test takers are presented with specific input, which they respond to in written or spoken form. Vocabulary and topics focus on everyday situations.
| Subtest | Number of parts | Duration in minutes | Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | Reading | 3 | 90 | no break |
| Language Elements | 2 | |||
| Listening | 3 | approx. 20 | ||
| Writing | 1 | 30 | ||
| Oral exam | Speaking | 3 | approx. 15 | Pair examination 20-minute preparation time |
This examination is available in digital format.




