B2.1 · Course curriculum
What does German course B2.1 include?
B2.1 develops advanced sentence structure, declension in all four cases, relative clauses, passive, Konjunktiv II and independent argumentation. The course includes 80 teaching units of 45 minutes.
B2.1 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 B2.1?
The table provides a detailed overview of the course. Teaching materials and individual activities are part of the actual lessons.
| Area | Content in B2.1 |
|---|---|
| Sentence structure | Longer main and subordinate clauses and more complex connectors |
| Declension/cases | Full adjective declension, all four cases and longer noun phrases |
| Relative clauses | More confident use across cases |
| Passive voice | Present and past passive, including modal verbs |
| Subjunctive and questions | Konjunktiv II and indirect questions |
| Infinitive constructions | Use more complex infinitive structures purposefully |
| Style and noun phrases | Nominalisations, participial adjectives and more complex prepositions |
| Reading/listening | Complex texts and audio, synonyms and indirect statements |
| Writing | Opinion piece or formal email with arguments, pros and cons and counterarguments |
| Speaking | Argue more spontaneously and structure contributions clearly |
Comparison within B2
What is the difference between B2.1 and B2.2?
Both courses belong to CEFR level B2. The .1 and .2 split is our course structure, allowing a clear, progressive learning path.
| Area | B2.1 | B2.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sentence structure | Longer main and subordinate clauses and more complex connectors | Maintain complex structures in longer texts |
| Declension/cases | Full adjective declension, all four cases and longer noun phrases | Multiple modifiers, genitive constructions, nominalised adjectives and participial attributes |
| Relative clauses | More confident use across cases | Complex relative clauses with prepositions |
| Style | Build a solid foundation | Develop independent communication |
| Writing | Opinion piece or formal email with arguments, pros and cons and counterarguments | Complex functional emails or opinions with clear requests and structure |
| Course goal | Build a solid foundation | Develop independent communication |
Who is B2.1 suitable for?
B2.1 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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