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B1.1 · Course curriculum

What does German course B1.1 include?

B1.1 develops connected communication, subordinate clauses, past tenses, relative clauses, passive, declension and texts of about 80–100 words. The course includes 80 teaching units of 45 minutes.

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B1.1 at a glance

  • 80 teaching units; 1 unit = 45 minutes
  • 100% live online in groups of 3–6
  • Goethe and telc exam preparation integrated when relevant
  • Course materials included; no compulsory homework
Course content explained

What will you learn in B1.1?

The table provides a detailed overview of the course. Teaching materials and individual activities are part of the actual lessons.

AreaContent in B1.1
Sentence structureConnect several simple main and subordinate clauses
Past tensesPerfekt and important Präteritum forms
Subordinate clausesweil, dass, wenn, ob and als
Relative clausesNominative and accusative
Passive voiceBasic present-tense passive
Konjunktiv IIWishes and politeness
Declension/casesNominative, accusative and dative; articles, possessives and adjective endings
WritingConnected texts of around 80–100 words
SpeakingGive reasons and express a straightforward opinion
Reading/listeningMedium-length everyday texts, clear conversations and reports
Comparison within B1

What is the difference between B1.1 and B1.2?

Both courses belong to CEFR level B1. The .1 and .2 split is our course structure, allowing a clear, progressive learning path.

AreaB1.1B1.2
Sentence structureConnect several simple main and subordinate clausesUse longer connected sentences more confidently
Subordinate clausesweil, dass, wenn, ob and alsobwohl, während, bevor, nachdem, damit and falls
Relative clausesNominative and accusativeNominative, accusative and dative
Passive voiceBasic present-tense passiveConfident present tense and basic past tense
WritingConnected texts of around 80–100 wordsStructured texts of around 100–150 words
SpeakingGive reasons and express a straightforward opinionPresent arguments, compare options and respond
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Who is B1.1 suitable for?

B1.1 is suitable if you are ready to develop the language skills at this stage.

Choose this course if your current German fits the previous step and you want to develop the language skills described above. If you are unsure about your level, you can ask for guidance before requesting a place.

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