Free German B2 Model Tests 2026: Verified Resources, PDFs & Practice Plan
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A prep guide for telc B2 Beruf (the DTB B2, Deutsch-Test für den Beruf): official practice tests, scoring by the pass rule (at least 144 of 240 points) and a structured 5-step mock protocol.
1. Why are realistic mock exams so important for B2 preparation?
A mock exam is far more than a knowledge check. It shows mercilessly how well your time management works under exam pressure. The written part takes 125 minutes without a break: reading 45 minutes, reading and writing 20, listening 20, listening and writing with the phone memo 5, and language elements and writing with the forum post 35 minutes. Candidates who have not rehearsed transferring answers to the S30 answer sheet lose valuable minutes.
The pass rule is what matters: you pass with at least 144 of 240 points in total and at least 36 of 60 in at least three of the four skills; one weaker skill is compensated if it has 24–35 points. The language elements count towards writing. Realistic mock tests show you where you stand against these limits.
2. Where can you find good B2 mock exams? The top 4 sources compared
telc gGmbH / BAMF: offizielle Übungstests DTB B2 (Deutsch-Test für den Beruf)
Official Practice MaterialThe key reference: for the DTB B2, the exam LexDeutsch trains as telc B2 Beruf, telc gGmbH has published official practice tests – Practice Test 1 (2020, as a PDF on the BAMF website) and Practice Test 2 (2022, in the telc shop). They show the test format, the task instructions, the S30 answer sheet, the assessment criteria and how the points are weighted.
„Übungstest DTB B2: Lesen Teil 3 – Rahmenbedingungen der Arbeit (4 Zuordnungsaufgaben).“
“DTB B2 practice test: Reading Part 3 – working conditions and rules (4 matching items).”
telc Deutsch B1·B2 Beruf: Übungstest (andere Prüfung, ergänzend)
Supplementary Materialtelc also offers a practice test for telc Deutsch B1·B2 Beruf. That is a different exam with its own structure, timings and scoring (the result is B1 or B2). Its workplace texts and topics are still useful as extra reading and vocabulary practice.
„B1·B2 Beruf: Berufliche E-Mails und Mitteilungen lesen und die wichtigsten Informationen finden.“
“B1·B2 Beruf: reading work e-mails and notices and finding the key information.”
LexDeutsch Digitale Prüfungssimulation (Interactive Trainer)
Interactive FeedbackThe LexDeutsch mock exam follows the structure of the DTB B2: reading, listening, language elements and the phone memo with a timer and a score report (VIP). In the trainers you see at once whether your answer is right, with an explanation; the first three tasks of every exam part are free without signing up. For the reply to a complaint there are sentence templates and model sentences. These are LexDeutsch’s own practice tasks, not original telc tasks.
„Aufgabe: Ergänzen Sie in der Beschwerde-E-Mail die fehlende Nomen-Verb-Verbindung: ‚Aus diesem Grund möchten wir dagegen Beschwerde [...]‘ (einlegen).“
“Task: Complete the missing noun-verb collocation in the complaint e-mail: ‘For this reason, we wish to lodge a formal complaint [...]’ (einlegen).”
Goethe-Institut B2 & ÖSD B2 (Vergleichende Trainings)
Complementary Reading BankThe Goethe B2 and ÖSD B2 formats differ from the DTB B2 and are not focused on the workplace. Their reading passages and audio are still good supplementary practice for skimming and global understanding.
„Lesen: Texte zu gesellschaftlichen Themen unter Zeitdruck verstehen.“
“Reading: understanding texts on social topics under time pressure.”
3. Which parts does the exam have? All 6 sections in mock form
1Reading (Parts 1–4)
Part 1: finding job-market information (5 matching); Part 2: briefings and instructions (2 true/false + 2 multiple choice); Part 3: working conditions and rules (4 matching); Part 4: tasks and who does what (5 multiple choice).
Over-analysing rare jargon. LexDeutsch tip: allow about 10–12 minutes per part!
2Reading and Writing (Complaint)
Part 1: understanding a complaint or instruction (2 multiple choice); Part 2: replying to the complaint by e-mail and making a clarification possible. It follows reading directly (65 minutes together).
Apologising without offering a solution. Address every point of the complaint and propose a concrete next step!
3Listening (Parts 1–4)
Part 1: work processes, problems, suggestions (3 true/false + 3 multiple choice); Part 2: arguments (4 matching); Part 3: meeting or presentation (4 multiple choice); Part 4: requests and concerns (5 multiple choice). Every recording is played only once.
Dwelling on a missed answer. Move on to the next item at once – there is no replay!
4Listening and Writing (Phone Memo)
Part 1: reason for the call (1 multiple choice); Part 2: phone memo with name, contact/phone, further information and “to do”. The memo is marked right/wrong and gives 6 points in writing.
Carelessness in the phone memo: wrongly noted spelled-out names or phone numbers cost points at once.
5Language Elements and Writing (Forum Post)
Language elements Part 1: 6 gaps with the words a–j; Part 2: 6 multiple choice (6 points in writing together). Then a forum post on topic A or B: give reasons for your opinion, examples and paragraphs. No word count is set.
Spending too long on the language elements. LexDeutsch tip: about 10 minutes for the 12 gaps, the rest belongs to the forum post!
6Oral Examination (Paired Format)
No preparation time: Part 1A talk about a topic (about 2 min each), 1B examiners’ questions, 1C explain one aspect of your partner’s talk; Part 2: a chat with colleagues during a break (about 3 min); Part 3: find a way to solve a workplace problem together and agree who does what (about 4 min).
Monopolizing or staying passive. Our tip: hold a real conversation – acknowledge statements, raise objections and ask your partner questions!
4. How do you simulate the exam at home? The 5-step guide
1. Testing Environment & Physical Setup
Replicate exam-hall conditions as closely as possible. No smartphone, no background music, no desk snacks. Only printed paper, a pen and an unlabelled water bottle.
2. Strict Pacing Without Pause Overruns
Work through the written part as in the exam, 125 minutes without a break: reading 45 minutes, reading and writing 20, listening 20, listening and writing 5, language elements and writing 35 minutes. Play every recording only once. Never hit pause!
3. Manual Bubble Sheet Transfer Drill
In the exam, what counts is what is on the S30 answer sheet. Notes in the test booklet earn no points. Treat transferring your answers as a fixed part of the exam time.
4. Scoring with the Pass Rule
You pass with at least 144 of 240 points in total and at least 36 of 60 in at least three of the four skills (reading, listening, writing, speaking); one weaker skill is compensated if it has 24–35 points. The language elements and the phone memo count towards writing.
5. Error Auditing & Targeted Remediation Plan
The true payoff of a mock exam lies in the retrospective review. Record every lost point in a spreadsheet: was it a vocabulary gap, preposition government error, or time pressure? Remediate those specific concepts before taking the next test.
5. Which typical mistakes should you avoid in a B2 mock exam?
Trap 1: Relying on Dictionaries During Mock Tests
The official telc B2 Beruf regulation bans all dictionaries without exception. Looking up terms at home breeds false confidence. Instead, train yourself to deduce complex compounds strictly from contextual clues.
Trap 2: Ignoring the 5-Minute Answer Sheet Buffer
If you only circle options in the booklet and plan to transfer them in the final two minutes, you risk blank fields when time is called. Always mark answers directly on the bubble form.
Trap 3: Score Counting Without Root-Cause Diagnostics
Taking a mock test without an error audit is wasted time. Getting only 5 of 12 language-element gaps right is only useful if you identify whether prepositions, subordinate conjunctions or collocations caused the drop.
Trap 4: Neglecting one skill
If you shine in reading, writing and speaking but score only 20 of 60 points in listening, you fail: a weaker skill is only compensated if it has at least 24 points, and the other three need at least 36. So train every part, including the paired oral exam, with the same seriousness.
6. Interactive Knowledge Check: Exam Regulations
3 questions covering permitted tools, scoring rules, and answer sheets
1. Are examinees permitted to use a monolingual or bilingual dictionary during the written telc B2 Beruf exam?
2. How many points do you need to pass telc B2 Beruf?
3. What happens to answers marked solely in the booklet when time runs out?
Checked against the official DTB B2 practice tests
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get free practice tests for telc B2 Beruf?
For the DTB B2 (Deutsch-Test für den Beruf), which LexDeutsch trains as telc B2 Beruf, telc gGmbH has published official practice tests: Practice Test 1 is free: it is a PDF with the audio files on the BAMF website. Practice Test 2 is offered in the telc shop; only an excerpt (test format and a few pages) can be downloaded there for free. On LexDeutsch, the first three tasks of every exam part are free without signing up; the full mock exam is part of VIP.
How many mock exams should I take before the exam?
We recommend at least 3 to 4 complete mock exams under real time limits. The first shows your starting level, the next ones build time management and answer-sheet transfer, and the last one serves as a dress rehearsal about 7 to 10 days before the exam.
What is the difference between telc B2 Allgemein and telc B2 Beruf?
B2 Allgemein covers everyday topics such as travel, leisure or social debates. telc B2 Beruf tests workplace situations instead: replies to complaints, phone memos, forum posts on work topics, meetings and conversations with colleagues and customers.
How long does each part of telc B2 Beruf take?
The written part takes 125 minutes without a break: reading 45, reading and writing 20, listening 20, listening and writing 5, language elements and writing 35 minutes. The oral exam takes about 16 minutes per pair, and there is no preparation time.
Can a strong skill make up for a weak one?
Partly. You pass with at least 144 of 240 points in total and at least 36 of 60 in at least three of the four skills; one weaker skill is compensated if it has 24–35 points. With fewer than 24 points in any skill, you fail.
How do I best practise the phone memo?
The phone memo is part of “Listening and Writing” (5 minutes). Practise the German spelling alphabet and fast dictations of names and phone numbers. Play the message only once, as in the exam, and fill in name, contact/phone, further information and “to do” straight away.
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Check your current level in the LexDeutsch mock exam: reading, listening, language elements and the phone memo with a timer and a score report. The mock exam is part of VIP; the first three tasks of every exam part are free without signing up.