German course B1.1

German course B1.1 – The next step towards confident German

Have you already learnt a lot of German?
Can you communicate in German in everyday situations?
Then the German B1 course is just right for you.

Here you will learn to speak, write, read and understand German better and more confidently.

📘 What is language level B1.1?

German B1 is the third level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
German B1 comes after German A1 (beginner) and German A2 (basic knowledge).

With B1, you can express yourself independently in German.
This means that you do not always need help when speaking or writing German.
You can hold simple conversations, express opinions and describe experiences.

🧑‍🎓 Who is the German course B1.1 for?

The B1 course is for you if you:

• have already taken an A2 course
• can communicate in German in everyday situations
• would like to live, work or study in Germany
• you want to improve your language skills
• want to prepare for a German B1 exam

Many people need B1 for integration courses, naturalisation or for their job.

📚 What will you learn in the German course B1.1?

In the German course B1.1, you will learn:

• how you talk about experiences, plans and dreams
• how you express opinions and give reasons
• how you talk about topics such as health, travel, work or leisure
• how to write letters, emails or job applications
• how you read and understand texts, for example newspaper articles or informational texts
• how you conduct conversations, for example with colleagues, at government offices or at the doctor’s
• important grammar, e.g. subjunctive II, relative clauses, subordinate clauses, passive voice

The lessons are taught in clear language.
The teachers help you step by step.
There are many exercises for speaking, listening, reading and writing.

🏫 How is the course structured?

The B1.1 course has many lessons.
Each lesson has a theme – for example: work, housing, health, the environment, media or culture.

In each lesson, you will learn:

• new words and phrases
• important grammar
• listening and speaking exercises
• reading and writing tasks

You will work alone, in groups and with the whole class.
You will also be given homework so that you can continue practising at home.

💬 How are the lessons going?

The lessons are varied:
you read texts, listen to dialogues, take part in short role-plays, write texts and talk to other participants.

The teachers speak slowly and clearly.
They explain everything with examples.
If you don’t understand something, they will help you.

🕒 How long does the course last?

It varies.
A standard B1.1 course lasts, for example:

• 3 to 6 months with lessons 3–5 times per week
• 1 to 2 months for an intensive course (daily)

The exact duration depends on the provider and your learning pace.

📝 Is there an examination?

Yes. At the end, you can take the German B1 exam.
The exam consists of:

• Reading
• Listening
• Writing
• Speaking

If you pass the exam, you will receive the official B1 certificate.
For example, from the Goethe Institute or the telc Institute.

With the certificate, you can:

• apply for training
• apply for naturalisation
• continue learning German at B2 level

💡 Why is B1 important?

German B1 is a big step towards independence.
With B1, you can:

• cope better in everyday life
• speak to the authorities
• talk to colleagues and neighbours
• understand and write simple texts
• find a job or start training

B1 helps you to be part of society – in Germany or in another German-speaking country.

🎯 What do you need for the course?

You will need:

• Basic knowledge of German (A2)
• Desire and motivation to learn
• Time to practise
• possibly a book or work materials (will be announced in class)

If you are unsure whether you are ready for B1, you can take a short placement test.

The German B1 course is ideal for anyone who has already learned German A2 and wants to progress further.
You will learn to speak, write, read and understand better.
You will become more confident in everyday life, at work and when interacting with other people.

The B1 certificate opens new doors for you – for work, school or naturalisation.
Join in – learning German is worth it!