Why you should use German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test?

The German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects: Applying grammar rules accurately and effectively. Demonstrating an extensive vocabulary and effectively using it in various contexts. Comprehending and analyzing written texts in German. Understanding and interpreting spoken German language. Producing well-structured and coherent written texts in German. Expressing oneself fluently and spontaneously in German. Using idioms and expressions appropriately in German communication. Demonstrating knowledge of German culture and customs. Applying advanced grammar concepts and rules with precision. Employing an extensive range of specialized vocabulary in different domains.

German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test

Q: What topics are covered in the German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test?

Grammar Vocabulary Reading Comprehension Listening Comprehension Writing Speaking Idioms and Expressions Cultural Knowledge

About the test:

The German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test evaluates a candidate's proficiency in various aspects of the German language at the B2 level of the CEFR framework. It assesses grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension, writing, speaking, idioms and expressions, as well as cultural knowledge.

Covered skills:

Grammar
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Idioms and Expressions

Vocabulary
Listening Comprehension
Speaking
Cultural Knowledge

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9 reasons why

Adaface German (Upper Intermediate/B2) Assessment Test is the most accurate way to shortlist Analysts

Reason #1

Tests for on-the-job skills

The German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test helps recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates from a pool of resumes, and helps in taking objective hiring decisions. It reduces the administrative overhead of interviewing too many candidates and saves time by filtering out unqualified candidates at the first step of the hiring process.

The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

Able to apply advanced grammar rules in German
Able to use a wide range of vocabulary in German
Able to comprehend complex texts in German
Able to understand spoken German with various accents
Able to write coherent and detailed paragraphs in German
Able to speak fluently and confidently in German
Able to use idioms and expressions appropriately in German
Able to demonstrate knowledge of German culture and customs

Reason #2

No trick questions

Traditional assessment tools use trick questions and puzzles for the screening, which creates a lot of frustration among candidates about having to go through irrelevant screening assessments.

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The main reason we started Adaface is that traditional pre-employment assessment platforms are not a fair way for companies to evaluate candidates. At Adaface, our mission is to help companies find great candidates by assessing on-the-job skills required for a role.

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Reason #3

Non-googleable questions

We have a very high focus on the quality of questions that test for on-the-job skills. Every question is non-googleable and we have a very high bar for the level of subject matter experts we onboard to create these questions. We have crawlers to check if any of the questions are leaked online. If/ when a question gets leaked, we get an alert. We change the question for you & let you know.

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Reason #4

1200+ customers in 75 countries

With Adaface, we were able to optimise our initial screening process by upwards of 75%, freeing up precious time for both hiring managers and our talent acquisition team alike!

Brandon Lee, Head of People, Love, Bonito

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Reason #5

Designed for elimination, not selection

The most important thing while implementing the pre-employment German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test in your hiring process is that it is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. In other words: you want to use the test to eliminate the candidates who do poorly on the test, not to select the candidates who come out at the top. While they are super valuable, pre-employment tests do not paint the entire picture of a candidate’s abilities, knowledge, and motivations. Multiple easy questions are more predictive of a candidate's ability than fewer hard questions. Harder questions are often "trick" based questions, which do not provide any meaningful signal about the candidate's skillset.

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Reason #6

1 click candidate invites

Email invites: You can send candidates an email invite to the German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test from your dashboard by entering their email address.

Public link: You can create a public link for each test that you can share with candidates.

API or integrations: You can invite candidates directly from your ATS by using our pre-built integrations with popular ATS systems or building a custom integration with your in-house ATS.

Reason #7

Detailed scorecards & benchmarks

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Reason #8

High completion rate

Adaface tests are conversational, low-stress, and take just 25-40 mins to complete.

This is why Adaface has the highest test-completion rate (86%), which is more than 2x better than traditional assessments.

Reason #9

Advanced Proctoring

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About the German (Upper Intermediate/B2) Online Test

Why you should use Pre-employment German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test?

The German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

Applying grammar rules accurately and effectively.
Demonstrating an extensive vocabulary and effectively using it in various contexts.
Comprehending and analyzing written texts in German.
Understanding and interpreting spoken German language.
Producing well-structured and coherent written texts in German.
Expressing oneself fluently and spontaneously in German.
Using idioms and expressions appropriately in German communication.
Demonstrating knowledge of German culture and customs.
Applying advanced grammar concepts and rules with precision.
Employing an extensive range of specialized vocabulary in different domains.

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

What topics are covered in the German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test?

Grammar
Grammar refers to the rules and principles that govern the structure and use of language. In the context of this test, measuring grammar skills is crucial for assessing a candidate's ability to accurately and effectively communicate in German, as it encompasses syntax, sentence formation, verb conjugation, and word order.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary deals with the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings. Evaluating a candidate's vocabulary skills in this test is important to gauge their lexical range and accuracy in German. It enables the assessment of their ability to express themselves fluently, choose appropriate words, and understand the nuances of the language.
Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension assesses a candidate's ability to understand written text in German. This skill is imperative to evaluate a candidate's overall language proficiency, as it requires the interpretation and comprehension of various types of texts, including diverse topics, styles, and genres.
Listening Comprehension
Listening comprehension evaluates a candidate's ability to comprehend spoken German language. This skill is essential as it involves understanding different audio sources, such as conversations, lectures, and interviews, and being able to extract and comprehend relevant information to answer questions accurately.
Writing
Writing assesses a candidate's ability to produce coherent and well-structured written texts in German. This skill is vital to evaluate a candidate's command over grammar, vocabulary, and written expression, while also assessing their ability to convey ideas and arguments effectively through written communication.
Speaking
Speaking evaluates a candidate's ability to express themselves verbally in German. This skill is important to measure as it assesses a candidate's fluency, pronunciation, grammar usage, and ability to engage in conversations, presentations, and discussions in a clear and coherent manner.
Idioms and Expressions
Idioms and expressions refer to the specialized colloquial phrases and language usage that are unique to a specific language. This skill is significant to measure as it demonstrates a candidate's familiarity with the nuances of the German language and their ability to incorporate idiomatic expressions appropriately, showcasing a deeper understanding and fluency in the language.
Cultural Knowledge
Cultural knowledge pertains to a candidate's understanding of the customs, traditions, and cultural aspects associated with the German-speaking countries. This skill is essential to measure as it reflects a candidate's awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences, allowing them to effectively communicate and navigate social situations while demonstrating respect for cultural diversity.
Full list of covered topics
The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test to be based on.
Verb conjugation
Adjective declension
Sentence structure
Noun genders
Synonyms and antonyms
Idiomatic expressions
Reading comprehension strategies
Listening comprehension techniques
Formal and informal writing
Conversation starters
Common German proverbs
German dialects
German history
German literature
Famous German authors
German holidays
German cuisine
German music
German art
German architecture
German festivals
German geography
German sports
German media
German politics
German education system
German business culture
German social etiquette
German traditions and customs
German famous landmarks
German folklore
German fairy tales
German historical figures
German fashion
German film industry
German environmental issues
German technological advancements
German scientific achievements
German inventions
German economy
German transportation system
German language reforms
German idioms and sayings
German slang
German expressions of time
German expressions of quantity
German expressions of comparison
German expressions of cause and effect
German expressions of concession
German expressions of purpose
German expressions of condition
German expressions of manner

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What roles can I use the German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test for?

Analyst
Tour Guide
Translator
Language Teacher
Foreign Exchange Trader
Journalist

How is the German (Upper Intermediate/B2) test customized for senior candidates?

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

Reading and summarizing complex texts in German with ease.
Understanding and extracting specific information from audio materials.
Formulating well-organized and persuasive essays in German.
Engaging in spontaneous and natural conversations in German.
Utilizing idiomatic expressions effectively and appropriately.
Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of German cultural practices and traditions.
Applying complex grammatical structures accurately and fluently.
Using specialized terminology and vocabulary proficiently.
Analyzing and interpreting literary texts in German.
Understanding and comprehending spoken German language with ease.

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The hiring managers felt that through the technical questions that they asked during the panel interviews, they were able to tell which candidates had better scores, and differentiated with those who did not score as well. They are highly satisfied with the quality of candidates shortlisted with the Adaface screening.

85%

reduction in screening time

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German (Upper Intermediate/B2) Hiring Test FAQs

Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

Do you have any anti-cheating or proctoring features in place?

We have the following anti-cheating features in place:

Non-googleable questions
IP proctoring
Screen proctoring
Web proctoring
Webcam proctoring
Plagiarism detection
Secure browser
Copy paste protection

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How do I interpret test scores?

The primary thing to keep in mind is that an assessment is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. A skills assessment is optimized to help you eliminate candidates who are not technically qualified for the role, it is not optimized to help you find the best candidate for the role. So the ideal way to use an assessment is to decide a threshold score (typically 55%, we help you benchmark) and invite all candidates who score above the threshold for the next rounds of interview.

What experience level can I use this test for?

Each Adaface assessment is customized to your job description/ ideal candidate persona (our subject matter experts will pick the right questions for your assessment from our library of 10000+ questions). This assessment can be customized for any experience level.

Does every candidate get the same questions?

Yes, it makes it much easier for you to compare candidates. Options for MCQ questions and the order of questions are randomized. We have anti-cheating/ proctoring features in place. In our enterprise plan, we also have the option to create multiple versions of the same assessment with questions of similar difficulty levels.