How to Pass the DELE B2 in 3 Months

Three months are enough to prepare for the DELE B2 if you already have an intermediate-high level and follow a structured plan. This guide offers you a realistic weekly calendar, with specific strategies for each test.

Before You Start: Assess Your Level

Before planning, take a complete practice exam under real conditions. This will allow you to identify your weak points and allocate your time wisely. Remember: you need 60/100 in total and at least 30/50 in each group (Group 1: reading + writing; Group 2: listening + speaking).

Weekly Plan: Weeks 1-4 (Foundation)

Dedicate 1-2 hours daily during this initial phase:

• Monday and Wednesday: Reading comprehension. Practice a complete task each day and analyze why you failed.
• Tuesday and Thursday: Listening comprehension. Listen to podcasts in Spanish and complete a practice task.
• Friday: Written expression. Write a text (formal letter or opinion article) and review it the next day.
• Saturday: Oral expression. Record yourself speaking for 15 minutes on a topic and listen to yourself afterward.
• Sunday: Review vocabulary and problematic grammar.

Weekly Plan: Weeks 5-8 (Intensification)

Increase the intensity and simulate exam conditions:

• Take complete timed tests at least once a week
• Focus on your two weakest tests with extra sessions
• Practice written expression with a time limit (80 minutes for 2 texts)
• Find a study partner to practice oral expression

Weekly Plan: Weeks 9-12 (Mock Exams)

The last weeks are for consolidating and gaining confidence:

• Take at least 2 complete exams per week under real conditions
• Review recurring mistakes and create a list of personal "traps"
• Practice time management: do not spend more than 17 minutes per task in reading
• Simulate the oral test with a teacher or partner who can give you feedback

Key Strategies by Test

Reading Comprehension (70 min, 4 tasks)

Read the questions first before the text. Look for synonyms and paraphrases, not exact words. Check out our task strategy guide.

Listening Comprehension (40 min, 5 tasks)

Use the time before each audio to read the options. In the first listen, grasp the general idea; in the second, confirm details. Read more in our task-by-task guide.

Written Expression (80 min, 2 tasks)

Plan for 5 minutes before writing. Use varied connectors and a clear structure (introduction, development, conclusion). More tips in written expression: examples and strategies.

Oral Expression (20 min + 20 prep, 3 tasks)

Use the 20 minutes of preparation to make outlines, not complete texts. Practice transitions and useful fillers. Discover more in the 3 explained tasks.

Recommended Resources

• Official exam models: Available on the Instituto Cervantes website
• Podcasts: Radio Nacional de España, Hoy por Hoy (Cadena SER)
• Reading: Newspapers like El País, opinion articles, and reports
• Practice with app: DELE B2 Prep for official format mock exams

Errors to Avoid

Do not make the most common mistakes: studying only grammar without practicing real exams, ignoring the oral test until the end, or not respecting the time limits. Read our article on common mistakes in the DELE B2 for more details.