Create Goethe-Zertifikat c2
Schreiben themes
The writing themes for the Goethe-Zertifikat C2 exam focus on advanced,
complex topics that test a candidate's ability to produce clear, well-structured,
and coherent texts in German. Here is an overview of the themes and tasks
typically encountered in the writing section:
## **Structure of the Writing Section**
1. **Part 1: Vocabulary and Rephrasing**
- Candidates are given a text with specific expressions (e.g., 10 bold expres -
sions) that need to be rephrased or transformed (e.g., changing verbs to
nouns). This part assesses linguistic flexibility and vocabulary depth.
- Duration: Approximately 20 minutes[1].
2. **Part 2: Essay or Text Writing**
- Candidates choose one of four topics:
- Two **general topics** related to contemporary issues (e.g., education,
health, technology, environment).
- Two **literature-based topics** tied to specific books selected for the
year.
- The task may involve writing an argumentative essay, a formal letter, or a
report.
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes[1][6][7].
## **Common Themes for Writing**
The following are examples of themes that have appeared or are likely to ap-
pear in the Goethe-Zertifikat C2 exam:
### **General Topics**
- Social Issues:
- Landflucht (rural exodus)[3].
- Offenheit gegenüber Ausländern (openness toward foreigners)[3].
- Generationenkonflikt (generational conflict)[3].
- Technology and Media:
- Kinder und Neue Medien (children and new media)[3].
- Technologie in der Schule (technology in schools)[3].
- Environment and Lifestyle:
- Veganismus (veganism)[3].
- Pollution and sustainability[1].
- Work and Education:
- Work-from-home culture[1].
- Bilingual education[1].
### **Literature-Based Topics**
- These topics are based on books selected by the Goethe Institute for the cal-
endar year. Candidates are expected to write about themes, characters, or so-
cietal issues explored in these works[6][7].
## **Key Skills Assessed**
- Writing in an **appropriate style** for formal contexts.
- Structuring arguments logically and cohesively.
- Using advanced vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and complex grammar
structures.
- Summarizing or critically analyzing professional or literary works[1][2][7].
Candidates preparing for this exam should practice writing essays on diverse
topics, familiarize themselves with current issues, and review literary works
specified by the Goethe Institute.
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