In the Writing module you write an argumentative forum post (Part 1) and a formal message (Part 2). Here’s the structure, useful phrases, examples and all the tips for both parts.
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Writing is the module of the Goethe-Zertifikat B2 exam where you produce text yourself. It has two parts: in Part 1 you write an argumentative contribution to an online forum (around 150–180 words), in Part 2 a formal message or notice (around 100 words). You have 75 minutes for it.
In Part 1 you comment on a topic, give your opinion, justify it with arguments and examples and weigh things up. In Part 2 you write politely and formally, for example a request, a complaint or a notice to a person or institution.
You’re graded on whether you complete the task (all points covered, on topic?), how well your text is structured and connected (communicative design) and how correct your language is (formal accuracy). Part 1 counts more than Part 2 (about 60/40 points).
Part 1 requires real argument and weighing up at B2 level. The most common hurdle: staying superficial, mixing up the register or writing too little.
| Part | Task type | Focus | Tasks | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 – Forum post | Forum post | Arguing | 1 | 60 |
| Part 2 – Formal message | Formal message | Writing formally | 1 | 40 |
Grasp the topic and the guide points exactly. In Part 1 you must argue and weigh up, not just state your opinion.
Plan briefly: introduction, arguments (for and against), own opinion, conclusion. A clear structure earns points.
Don’t just name arguments, justify them and give examples. Link them with “einerseits … andererseits”, “zwar … aber”.
Part 1 (forum) is neutral and factual. Part 2 (formal message) is polite and formal (Sie, Sehr geehrte …).
Plan about 50 minutes for Part 1 and 25 for Part 2. Leave time at the end to check.
Check structure, connectors, register and grammar. Fix obvious errors.
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Learn a fixed set of phrases for both parts:
The writing tasks are usually these:
Read this guide and look at the official Modellsatz: what do the forum post and the formal message look like?
Learn fixed phrases for opinion, weighing up, justifying and formal requests.
Practice outlining and arguing: introduction, arguments, opinion, conclusion.
Write complete forum posts on various topics with reasons and examples.
Practice formal messages with greeting, a clear request and the right register.
Work through both parts in 75 minutes and check structure, register and grammar at the end.
Have your writing graded – by a teacher or via a Prepliq mock that scores your text automatically.
Two parts: Part 1 (argumentative forum post, ~150–180 words) and Part 2 (formal message or notice, ~100 words).
In Part 1 around 150–180 words, in Part 2 around 100 words. What matters is that you treat the topic fully and with arguments.
The Writing module lasts 75 minutes for both parts. Plan about 50 minutes for Part 1 and 25 for Part 2.
By three criteria: task completion (content), communicative design (structure, connectors, register) and linguistic accuracy. Part 1 counts more than Part 2 (about 60/40).
No, but at B2 more accuracy is expected than at B1. More important than being error-free is that you argue well and structure clearly.
Write forum posts and formal messages on various topics and have them graded. At Prepliq a mock exam scores your text automatically – because the PDF answer key does not cover writing.
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