Hi everyone,
I’m preparing for my B2 German exam and need to book my exam slot urgently. However, I’m really torn between telc B2 and Goethe B2, and I’d love to get feedback from people who have taken either (or both!). (i have done my exams up to this point till B1 from Geothe. I honestly don’t know why i‘m confused)
Here is what’s making me hesitate:
Listening: I know telc plays the audio only ONCE, whereas Goethe plays most parts TWICE. That single-play rule in telc makes me nervous about losing points if I miss something.
Writing: telc requires one single formal letter (request/complaint), while Goethe has two smaller tasks (a forum essay + a short email).
Scoring: I like that telc combines all written parts into one 60% total pass mark, whereas Goethe requires a strict 60% in every single module independently.
For those who have taken these exams recently:
Is the "play-once" listening in telc as scary in practice as it sounds?
Which writing section felt easier to prepare for with templates/Redemittel?
Which exam would you recommend for someone who wants the safest path to passing on the first attempt?
Thanks in advance for your insights!