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E-Materials

27 free online materials

Official sourcetelc

telc · Deutsch B2 free practice test

The official telc Deutsch B2 exam page with a free practice test (ZIP: test set, answer key and audio).

B23 documentsFree

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Official sourceGoethe-Institut

Goethe-Institut · Goethe-Zertifikat B2 exam training

The official B2 model exam for adults with audio and an accessible online version.

B23 documentsFree

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Dictionary & toolsLEO GmbH

LEO · Chinese–German dictionary

Free two-way Chinese–German dictionary with pinyin input, forum, vocabulary trainer and apps; optional ad-free subscription.

A1 · A2 · B1VocabularyFree

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Course & practiceGoethe-Institut

Goethe-Institut · Mein Weg nach Deutschland

Goethe-Institut portal for newcomers: free German exercises and videos A1–B2 plus information on life and work in Germany, in 29 languages including Chinese.

A1 · A2 · B1Free

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Study guideMake it in Germany (Bundesregierung)

Make it in Germany · Learning German

The federal portal for skilled workers explains which German level you need for which visa, and how to find courses and free self-study offers.

A1 · A2 · B13 documentsFree

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Official sourceÖSD

ÖSD · Model exams Zertifikat B1 and B2

Free model exam packages from ÖSD for the ÖSD Zertifikat B1 and B2 (ZIP with PDFs and audio).

B1 · B23 documentsFree

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Physical Books

9 printed books for this level

Exam training · CornelsenPrüfungstraining DaF: Goethe-Zertifikat B2 – Neubearbeitung (Übungsbuch)Dieter MaennerRevised trainer for the Goethe-Zertifikat B2 with model tests for all modules, answers and downloadable audio.B2in GermanBuy on Amazon.de

Exam training · Klett SprachenMit Erfolg zum Goethe-Zertifikat B2 – TestbuchUta LoumiotisFour complete practice tests for the Goethe-Zertifikat B2 with strategies and answer key.B2in GermanBuy on Amazon.de

Exam training · Klett SprachenMit Erfolg zum Goethe-Zertifikat B2 – ÜbungsbuchAndrea Frater, Nicole Schäfer e.a.Workbook for the Goethe-Zertifikat B2 with training for all four modules plus exam-topic vocabulary and grammar.B2in GermanBuy on Amazon.de

Exam training · HueberFit fürs Goethe-Zertifikat B2 – Deutschprüfung für Erwachsene (Übungsbuch mit Audios online)Frauke van der Werff, Heide StiebelerTrainer for the modular Goethe-Zertifikat B2 for adults: each module with preparation tasks, exam training and a simulation.B2in GermanBuy on Amazon.de

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Know your sources:Official source government & exam providers.EUpassway prepared by our learning team.Third-party external publishers & creators.Learner shared by fellow learners. Word meanings are AI-assisted; teacher review is in progress. 16 documents inside the e-materials.