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German · CEFR B1
German B1: Goethe-Zertifikat B1
The independent-user milestone for work visas, residency and career growth, with exam-focused practice.
- Duration
- 12 weeks, 5 h/week
- Total
- 60 hours
- Format
- 1-on-1 / Cohort
- Exam
- Goethe-Zertifikat B1
Syllabus
1. Grammar for fluency
Subordinate clauses and Konjunktiv II
- Weil, dass, obwohl, wenn
- Relative clauses
- Konjunktiv II basics
2. Writing and email
Formal and informal writing
- Complaint and request letters
- Opinion texts
- Connectors and structure
3. Listening and reading skills
Strategies for the exam tasks
- Skimming and scanning
- Note-taking while listening
- Distractor analysis
4. Speaking
Presentations and discussion
- Short presentations
- Planning something together
- Reacting spontaneously
5. Exam preparation
Goethe B1 format
- Full timed papers
- Error analysis
- Final feedback session
Mock exams and assessments
B1 Mock Exam 1 (Diagnostic)
Full timed paper under exam conditions with a written score breakdown.
B1 Mock Exam 2 (Final)
Second full paper two weeks before the exam, with a speaking rehearsal and personal feedback.