What does German course B2.2 include?
B2.2 consolidates complex noun phrases, the genitive, participial modifiers, relative clauses with prepositions, passive and formal written language. The course includes 80 teaching units of 45 minutes.
B2.2 at a glance
- 80 teaching units; 1 unit = 45 minutes
- 100% live online in groups of 3–6
- Goethe and telc exam preparation integrated when relevant
- Course materials included; no compulsory homework
What will you learn in B2.2?
The table provides a detailed overview of the course. Teaching materials and individual activities are part of the actual lessons.
| Area | Content in B2.2 |
|---|---|
| Sentence structure | Maintain complex structures in longer texts |
| Declension/cases | Multiple modifiers, genitive constructions, nominalised adjectives and participial attributes |
| Relative clauses | Complex relative clauses with prepositions |
| Passive voice | More complex passive structures with modal verbs |
| Subjunctive and reported speech | Past Konjunktiv II and understanding indirect speech |
| Style and nominalisation | More reliable nominalisation and formal written German |
| Reading/listening | Understand demanding content, indirect meanings and nuanced positions |
| Writing | Complex functional emails or opinions with clear requests and structure |
| Speaking | Argue, weigh up positions and respond flexibly to counterarguments |
| Special focus | Automate declension in complex texts |
What is the difference between B2.2 and B2.1?
Both courses belong to CEFR level B2. The .1 and .2 split is our course structure, allowing a clear, progressive learning path.
| Area | B2.2 | B2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sentence structure | Maintain complex structures in longer texts | Longer main and subordinate clauses and more complex connectors |
| Declension/cases | Multiple modifiers, genitive constructions, nominalised adjectives and participial attributes | Full adjective declension, all four cases and longer noun phrases |
| Relative clauses | Complex relative clauses with prepositions | More confident use across cases |
| Style | Build a solid foundation | Develop independent communication |
| Writing | Complex functional emails or opinions with clear requests and structure | Opinion piece or formal email with arguments, pros and cons and counterarguments |
| Course goal | Build a solid foundation | Develop independent communication |
B2.2 is suitable if you are ready to develop the language skills at this stage.
Choose this course if your current German fits the previous step and you want to develop the language skills described above. If you are unsure about your level, you can ask for guidance before requesting a place.
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