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B1 is where learners start expressing opinions rather than only describing. You join clauses with weil, dass, wenn and obwohl, use Konjunktiv II for hypotheticals and polite requests, and read longer texts on familiar topics.
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16 tuần
Vocabulary
+1000 từ
Certificate
Goethe B1
Grammar at this level
14- Relative clausesComplex sentences
- ConnectorsComplex sentences
- Two-part conjunctionsComplex sentences
- Indirect questionsComplex sentences
- Passive voiceTense & voice
- Past perfect + nachdemTense & voice
- Full simple pastTense & voice
- Future ITense & voice
- Full Konjunktiv IITense & voice
- Full adjective declensionOther structures
- Genitive & its prepositionsOther structures
- Weak masculine nounsOther structures
Graded readers
20- Hänsel und GretelHansel and Gretel
- RapunzelRapunzel
- Die Geschichte von dem GespensterschiffThe Story of the Ghost Ship
- Hans im GlückHans in Luck
- Die kluge BauerntochterThe Clever Farmer's Daughter
- Der Schneider im HimmelThe Tailor in Heaven
- Die Geschichte von der abgehauenen HandThe Story of the Severed Hand
- Der beherzte FlötenspielerThe Courageous Flutist
- Die sieben GeißleinThe Seven Young Goats
- Der Mann ohne HerzThe Man Without a Heart
- Der Teufel mit den drei goldenen HaarenThe Devil with the Three Golden Hairs
- Die Hochzeit der Frau FüchsinThe Wedding of Mrs. Fox
Dialogues
10- Auf der BankAt the bank
- Beim AmtAt the administrative office
- Beim VermieterWith the landlord
- Das Auto in der WerkstattThe car at the garage
- Das BewerbungsgesprächThe job interview
- Die KrankenversicherungHealth insurance
- Die NachbarschaftThe neighborhood
- Ein PraktikumAn internship
- Eine BeschwerdeA complaint
- ReisepläneTravel plans
Frequently asked questions
Is German B1 hard?
B1 is the biggest single jump, because it is the first time you have to handle word order in subordinate clauses — the verb moves to the end. In return, B1 is where you can read simple news and work in a basic German-speaking environment.
How long does B1 take from A2?
About 16 weeks at a steady pace, plus roughly 1,000 more words. B1 needs more reading time than the two levels before it, so aim for at least 20 minutes of reading a day.
What is a B1 certificate for?
Goethe B1 or telc B1 is the level usually required for vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany and for some naturalisation procedures. It is the most common target level overall.