--- title: "telc B2 Sprachbausteine: Grammar Exercises & Tips" description: "Sprachbausteine in the telc German B2 exam: both parts explained – grammar (Part 1) and vocabulary with a word bank (Part 2). Format, strategy and exercises." canonical: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/sprachbausteine" url: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/sprachbausteine.md" locale: "en" provider: "TELC" level: "B2" alternates: de: "https://prepliq.com/de/modelltest/telc-deutsch-b2/sprachbausteine.md" en: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/sprachbausteine.md" fr: "https://prepliq.com/fr/examen-blanc/telc-allemand-b2/sprachbausteine.md" it: "https://prepliq.com/it/simulazione-esame/telc-tedesco-b2/sprachbausteine.md" es: "https://prepliq.com/es/modelo-de-examen/telc-aleman-b2/sprachbausteine.md" --- # telc German B2 – Sprachbausteine (Language Elements) > Sprachbausteine in the telc German B2 exam: both parts explained – grammar (Part 1) and vocabulary with a word bank (Part 2). Format, strategy and exercises. ## Key takeaways - The Sprachbausteine have 2 parts with 20 tasks in total and 30 points. - Part 1 tests grammar (multiple choice), Part 2 vocabulary (gap-fill with a word bank). - They share 90 minutes with reading – plan around 20 minutes. The Sprachbausteine are a short but important part of the written telc B2 exam: you fill gaps in two connected texts – once with grammar (Part 1), once with vocabulary (Part 2). Together that’s 20 tasks and 30 points. Importantly, the Sprachbausteine share a 90-minute block with reading; plan around 20 minutes for them. Unlike isolated grammar drills, the gaps are always in context – at B2 usually a formal letter, an email or a factual text. You have to choose the word that fits both grammatically AND in meaning. The focus is on demanding structures: verbs with a preposition, connectors (sodass, indem, je … desto), Konjunktiv II, the passive, relative clauses and noun-verb collocations. The two parts call for different strategies: in Part 1 you choose the grammatically correct option from three (a/b/c) – read the whole sentence, not just the gap. In Part 2 you match ten gaps to words from a list of 15; five words are left over. Practice the two separately. - Parts: 2 - Tasks: 20 - Points: 30 - Time: 20 min - to pass: ~60 % - Difficulty: moderate to hard (4/5) ## The parts at a glance - [Part 1 – Grammar (MC)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/sprachbausteine/part-1) — Multiple choice · Grammar in context · 10 Tasks · 15 Points. In Part 1 you fill ten grammar gaps in a connected text. You choose from three options per gap – here’s how to spot the right one. - [Part 2 – Vocabulary (word bank)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/sprachbausteine/part-2) — Gap-fill with word bank · Vocabulary & connectors · 10 Tasks · 15 Points. In Part 2 you fill ten gaps with words from a list. Important: each word fits only once, and five are left over. ## Tips & strategy - **Budget your time in the block:** Sprachbausteine and reading share 90 minutes. Plan around 20 minutes for the Sprachbausteine and keep an eye on the clock. - **Context first, then the gap:** Read the whole sentence – often the one before and after too. The right word has to fit grammatically and in meaning, not just in the gap. - **Master B2 structures:** Learn connectors (sodass, indem, je … desto, obwohl), verbs with a preposition, Konjunktiv II and the passive. These are tested again and again at B2. - **Part 2: the sure gaps first:** In Part 2, enter the words you’re sure about first. With each word placed, the list shrinks and the remaining gaps get easier. - **Never leave a box blank:** There is no penalty for wrong answers. Guess rather than leave a gap open. - **Transfer to the answer sheet:** Only the answer sheet is graded. Transfer your answers in good time – the Sprachbausteine are quick, so don’t forget to transfer them. ## Key structure words These structure and function words come up especially often at B2: - **Connectors** — sodass, indem, je … desto, obwohl, dennoch, anstatt … zu, falls - **Verbs with a preposition** — sich beschweren über, hinweisen auf, bestehen auf, sich beziehen auf - **Prepositions with case** — aufgrund/während/trotz + genitive, gegenüber/entsprechend + dative - **Relative pronouns & case** — der/die/das in the right case, also with a preposition (mit dem, für die, um die) ## Common grammar Prepare these grammar areas specifically: - **Konjunktiv II** — politeness and the unreal (ich wäre Ihnen dankbar, wenn …; hätte, würde, könnte) - **The passive** — process and state passive (wird geliefert, ist geliefert, wurde repariert) - **Relative clauses** — also with a preposition (der Brief, auf den ich warte; die Frau, deren Auto …) - **Noun-verb collocations** — eine Entscheidung treffen, in Frage kommen, zur Verfügung stehen ## Free practice exercises - [Deutsche Welle – Learn German](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/overview) — Free grammar and vocabulary exercises, including B2 level. - [DW – Top-Thema mit Vokabeln](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/top-thema/s-55861562) — Current factual texts with vocabulary in context, ideal for the Sprachbausteine. ## 1-week study plan - Day 1 – **Learn the format:** Read this guide and do a first official practice test on the Sprachbausteine – without time pressure, just to understand both parts. - Day 2 – **Part 1 – grammar:** Practice multiple-choice gaps on connectors, Konjunktiv II and the passive. Always read the whole sentence. - Day 3 – **Verbs with a preposition & relative clauses:** Learn the most common verbs with a preposition as fixed units and practice relative clauses, including with a preposition. - Day 4 – **Part 2 – word bank:** Practice gap-fill texts with a word bank. Enter the sure words first and rule out the rest. - Day 5 – **Connectors & noun-verb collocations:** Review sodass/indem/je … desto and fixed noun-verb collocations (eine Entscheidung treffen). - Day 6 – **Both parts under time:** Work through both parts in one go in around 18 minutes and transfer your answers to an answer sheet. - Day 7 – **Analyze your mistakes:** Look at every mistake: was it grammar or vocabulary? Review your weaker part specifically. ## Are you ready? - I can use connectors like sodass, indem and je … desto with the correct word order. - I can form and recognize Konjunktiv II and the passive confidently. - I know the most common verbs with a preposition and their case. - I can spot the grammatically correct option in Part 1, even when all sound plausible. - I fill the word bank in Part 2 systematically – the sure gaps first. - I can finish both parts in around 18–20 minutes. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many parts do the telc B2 Sprachbausteine have? Two parts with 20 tasks in total: Part 1 (grammar, multiple choice) and Part 2 (vocabulary, gap-fill with a word bank). ### How many points are there in the Sprachbausteine? 30 points in total – 15 per part. Every correct gap counts; there is no penalty for wrong answers. ### How much time do I have for the Sprachbausteine? The Sprachbausteine and reading are done together in one 90-minute block. There is no fixed split; plan around 20 minutes for the Sprachbausteine. ### What is the difference between Part 1 and Part 2? Part 1 tests grammar: you choose from three options (a/b/c) per gap. Part 2 tests vocabulary: you match ten gaps to words from a list of 15; five words are left over. ### Which grammar is tested in the B2 Sprachbausteine? Above all connectors (sodass, indem, je … desto), verbs with a preposition, Konjunktiv II, the passive, relative clauses and fixed noun-verb collocations – always in the context of a text. ### What’s the best way to practice the Sprachbausteine? Learn fixed structures (verbs with a preposition, connectors) as units and practice gap-fill texts under time. At Prepliq you practice the Sprachbausteine with realistic mock exams and get instant scoring; the interactive word list helps you lock in your vocabulary. ### Can I use a dictionary in the Sprachbausteine? No. No aids such as dictionaries are allowed in the telc German B2 exam. ## Ready for the exam? [Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2?action=start§ionId=Language%20Building%20Blocks) ## Other exam parts - [Leseverstehen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/reading) - [Hörverstehen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/listening) - [Schriftlicher Ausdruck](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/writing) - [Mündlicher Ausdruck](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/speaking) [telc German B2 – Sprachbausteine (Language Elements)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/sprachbausteine)