German B1 Course with Lingoda

Our courses are broken down and categorized using the CEFR. CEFR stands for the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This is an internationally recognized standard that helps classify levels of fluency. It starts at A1 considered the beginner level and moves through to C1 for advanced or native-level speakers. A B1 level German speaker is considered an Intermediate language speaker.

We have courses aligned to each level, so whatever your understanding of the language we’ll have the right course for you. It’s important you find the right level so you don’t feel like you’re swamped, but you’re being tested and learning new vocabulary and communication skills.

If you aren’t sure which level you fall under, you can take our completely free CEFR level test. A few questions will give us a better understanding of your grasp of the language so far, and we can help point you towards the right level for you.

At Lingoda, we want to make language learning accessible to everyone, so we have courses that suit every level, moving from A1 beginners right through to C1, which is considered native-level or fluent.

You can move through each stage of the course with us, completing lessons and booking them to fit your schedule. It’s totally remote and easy to get started. So whether you’re an A1 novice, or a B1 committed learner, we’ll help you take the next step towards fluency.

How quickly you make your way through the course depends on the work and time you’re willing to put in. The best way to see real results is to commit to making your lessons a habit. Like every level of our CEFR-aligned syllabus, German B1 has 50 lessons. If you take five lessons per week, you’ll be ready for level 2 in just ten weeks. Or you can tackle the classes at a slower pace of one lesson per week and spread your learning out over twelve months.

If you’re taking the German B1 course to gain a certificate for the citizenship exam, you might want to consider our Sprint or Super Sprint option. Here you’ll commit to a certain number of classes per month. If you’re successful in completing your Sprint, you can earn up to 50% cashback. If that doesn’t encourage your learning we don’t know what will! Just make sure you’re committed in your classes, ask questions and engage. Taking control of your learning will help you learn quickly.

Yes you will! As you progress through each CEFR level you’ll receive a certificate to track your progress. CEFR is an internationally recognized standard, so employers and educational establishments will acknowledge the achievement. You can even add your certificates to LinkedIn or mention them on your CV.

If you’re looking to gain your German citizenship, a B1 level certificate is a good way to prove your language proficiency. Because our course syllabus is aligned with CEFR standards, your certificate of completion will be accepted as part of your German citizenship test.

It’s easy to get started with Lingoda. To sign up, just choose a course and an intensity that matches your language learning goal. Select the day, time or topic that you’d like to learn to book your class, log into the class and you’re on the way. Remember to take advantage of the platform features, recap the lessons, read annotated PDFs from your teachers, and complete the homework for even faster results.

The B1 level means that you can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. You can introduce yourself and others, ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live, people you know and things you have. You can communicate in simple ways provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your background, immediate environment and matters in areas such as public transport or shopping. You can also give simple greetings, ask for information such as time, date or location, make suggestions on what to do or where to go etc.

The topics below will help you master German grammar at the B1 level:

• adjective endings

• adjectives and article declination

• adverbs and adverbial phrases

• prepositions and other relative pronouns (i.e., wo/wohin/wann etc.)

• conditional sentences (würde + infinitive)

• passive voice

• conjugation of strong verbs (haben = habe gehabt)

• conjugation of weak verbs (können = konnte gekonnt haben)

• conjunctions (aber, denn, weil … )

• coordinating conjunctions (und, oder, aber … )

• declarative statements with emphasis on a particular word or phrase (also known as focus structures) e.g. Ich habe noch nie … getan!