For the exam ÖSD Certificate B2 (previously: B2 Mittelstufe Deutsch), participants should be able to express themselves clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics and be able to spontaneously and fluently hold a normal conversation with native speakers.
With this exam, learners of German demonstrate linguistic competence in communication situations that extend beyond the private sphere into the (semi-)public and, in some cases, the professional sphere. Texts on specialist topics can already be understood in their own area of specialization.

Examination parts

Reading comprehension

The comprehension of various authentic texts from Austria, Germany and Switzerland is tested in terms of their overall message and individual content using four tasks.
Duration: 90 minutes

Model set ZB2: Reading

Listening comprehension

Two tasks test global, detailed and selective comprehension of authentic standard-language listening texts from Austria, Germany and Switzerland on general and society-specific topics.
Duration: approx. 30 minutes

Model set ZB2: Listening

Listening task 1

Listening task 2

Writing

Using several guidelines, two texts (formal e-mail; argumentation/expression of opinion) must be written, which must be evaluated using defined criteria (see evaluation sheet ).
Duration: 90 minutes

Speak

The individual or pair examination comprises three tasks: an informational interview, a picture review and a discussion. The examination interview is conducted according to defined criteria (see Evaluation form ).
Duration: individual test 15-20 minutes, pair test 20-25 minutes

Model sentence ZB2: Speaking

Source: www.osd.at

Audit execution

The ÖSD Zertifikat B2 exam is offered in two modules: written exam (reading, listening, writing) and oral exam (speaking). The modules can be taken and certified individually or in combination. If both modules are passed on one examination date, an overall certificate is issued. Exam participants also receive an overall certificate if they have taken and passed both modules at the same examination center within one year. If an individual module is passed, a module certificate is issued.

The exam is taken by two trained ÖSD examiners. They then assess the candidates’ performance (see overall sheet). The evaluation sheet can be viewed on request. Here you can find the examination regulations and the implementation regulations.

It is possible to take only part of the exam.
Written exam only: € 140
Oral exam only: € 95
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Model set Written exam

Model set Oral examination