Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom · Modelltest · Part 2 – Longer text
Goethe C2 Writing (Schreiben) Part 2 – Longer Text
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In Part 2 you choose one of four topics and write a longer text in a particular text type. Here’s how to hit the text type, content and style.
Key takeaways
- You choose one of four topics and write a longer text of around 350 words.
- Hit the text type (reader’s letter, email, review), treat all aspects and write with assured style.
What this part tests
In Part 2 you produce a demanding text of around 350 words. You choose one of four topics: usually a reader’s letter to an editorial team (responding to given statements), an email (responding to discussion contributions) or a book review of a work from the reading list (with several content aspects).
Three things are decisive: you hit the text type (greeting, structure, conventions), you treat all given aspects or statements appropriately, and you write with assured style at C2 level – with differentiated vocabulary, complex structures and clear structure.
The most common losses of marks: omitting an aspect, missing the text type or style, or arguing too undifferentiatedly. Whoever hits all aspects, masters the text type and writes elegantly convinces.
How to approach it
- 1
Choose the topic you have most to say about.
- 2
Grasp the text type and all given aspects or statements.
- 3
Plan a clear structure: introduction, body (all aspects), conclusion.
- 4
Begin with the suitable greeting/opening of the text type.
- 5
Treat each aspect in a differentiated way and with examples.
- 6
Check at the end: all aspects, text type, style, length, grammar?
Example task with answer
A short example in the same format: the task and a shortened model reader’s letter.
Sie haben in einer Zeitung eine Artikelserie zum Thema „Mobilität in der modernen Arbeitswelt" gelesen. Schreiben Sie einen ausführlichen Leserbrief (~350 Wörter) an die Redaktion, in dem Sie sich auf drei Aussagen beziehen und Ihre Meinung äußern.
Model reader’s letter (shortened extract):
Why? The reader’s letter hits the text type (greeting, reference to the series, sign-off), addresses all three statements in a differentiated way, weighs up (“Zwar … doch”) and writes with assured style at C2 level – exactly what Part 2 expects.
Practice: test yourself
In einem Leserbrief zum Thema „Mobilität in der Arbeitswelt" sollst du auf die Aussage eingehen: „Wer beweglich ist, bleibt im Beruf nicht auf der Strecke."
Which sentence addresses this statement appropriately?
Option a addresses the statement in a differentiated way, weighs up (“Zwar … doch”) and argues at C2 level. b is too brief and undifferentiated, c doesn’t address the statement.Want to see how this feels in practice?
Try this section in an exam-like format and find out how confident you are before exam day.
Common mistakes
All given aspects or statements must appear. Tick them off.
Reader’s letter, email and review have their own conventions. Choose greeting and structure to fit.
At C2 a brief opinion isn’t enough. Weigh up and justify in a differentiated way.
Watch for differentiated vocabulary, complex structures and a clear, elegant style.
Tips
- Learn the conventions of each text type (greeting, structure, style).
- Treat each aspect in a differentiated way and with examples.
- Vary vocabulary and sentence structure for a stylistically assured C2 text.
Frequently asked questions
How long should the text be?
Around 350 words. What matters is that you treat all aspects appropriately and hit the text type.
Which text types can I choose?
From four topics: usually a reader’s letter, an email to an editorial team or a book review of a work from the reading list.
What does the grading watch for?
The treatment of all aspects, a clear, coherent structure and word choice and style that fit the text type.
How do I get feedback on my text?
The official PDF answer key does not grade writing. At Prepliq a mock exam grades your text automatically with reference to the published assessment criteria.
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