German B2 Study Guide: Achieve Excellent B2 in 3 Months
Introduction
This guide will help you achieve an excellent German B2 level in 3 months. The plan includes a mix of grammar study,
vocabulary building, speaking practice, listening comprehension, and cultural immersion through books, movies, and
online tools.
Month 1: Build the Foundation
**Month 1: Build the Foundation**
1. **Focus on Grammar**: Review A2 and B1 grammar.
2. **Vocabulary**: Learn 20-30 new words daily.
3. **Listening**: Watch simple shows like "Easy German" on YouTube.
4. **Speaking**: Start with simple sentences, focus on accuracy.
5. **Resources**:
- Grammar: "Dreyer Schmitt B2 - Lehr- und Übungsbuch der deutschen Grammatik"
- Vocabulary: "Sicher! B2" textbook or Quizlet.
Month 2: Deepen Your Skills
**Month 2: Deepen Your Skills**
1. **Grammar**: Dive into complex tenses, passive voice, and subordination.
2. **Vocabulary**: Continue with daily practice and add idiomatic expressions.
3. **Listening**: Watch "Nicos Weg" (B2) or "Deutsch Perfekt" podcasts.
4. **Speaking**: Join language meetups, talk about daily topics.
5. **Reading**: Read short articles on "Deutsche Welle" B2 News section.
6. **Resources**:
- Grammar & Practice: "Schubert-Verlag B2 Materialien"
- Listening: ARD Mediathek, ZDF Mediathek.
Month 3: Focus on Fluency
**Month 3: Focus on Fluency**
1. **Grammar**: Review weak areas, perfect sentence structure.
2. **Vocabulary**: Practice using new words in context.
3. **Listening**: Watch German movies with subtitles.
4. **Speaking**: Record yourself speaking, shadow native speakers.
German B2 Study Guide: Achieve Excellent B2 in 3 Months
5. **Reading**: Read "Der Spiegel" articles and B2 short stories.
6. **Resources**:
- Books: "Die Verwandlung" by Kafka or "Duden Redewendungen"
- Movies: "Good Bye Lenin!" or "Das Leben der Anderen".
Study Tips
**Study Tips**
1. Use apps like Duolingo, Babbel, or Memrise for vocabulary.
2. Dedicate 1 hour daily for speaking practice.
3. Write 3-5 sentences every day to practice grammar.
4. Engage with German culture via podcasts, music, and social media.
Helpful Links
**Helpful Links**
1. Deutsche Welle Learn German: https://www.dw.com/en/learn-german/s-2469
2. ARD Mediathek: https://www.ardmediathek.de
3. ZDF Mediathek: https://www.zdf.de
4. Quizlet for Vocabulary: https://quizlet.com
5. Schubert Verlag Grammar Exercises: https://www.schubert-verlag.de
