German B1 - Intermediate

Develop Confident German Communication Skills

The German B1 course at Edexo is designed for learners who have completed A2 and want to communicate more independently and confidently in German. At this level, you move beyond basic conversations and begin expressing your opinions, experiences, plans and ideas in greater detail.

Through live online classes, practical communication activities, grammar practice and real-life situations, the course helps you strengthen all four language skills — speaking, listening, reading and writing.

What Will You Learn in German B1?

1. Everyday & Practical Communication

You will learn to communicate more naturally in a variety of everyday, social and professional situations.

You will practise:

• Talking about personal experiences
• Describing events and situations
• Expressing opinions and preferences
• Giving reasons and explanations
• Agreeing and disagreeing
• Making suggestions
• Giving advice
• Making plans and arrangements
• Discussing problems and solutions
• Talking about future goals
• Participating in longer conversations

2. German Grammar

The B1 course develops a stronger understanding of German grammar and sentence structure.

You will learn and practise:

• Review of A1 and A2 grammar
• Present, past and future tenses
• Perfekt and Präteritum
• Plusquamperfekt introduction
• Future tense with werden
• Modal verbs in different tenses
• Reflexive and separable verbs
• Accusative and dative cases
• Genitive case introduction
• Adjective declension
• Comparative and superlative forms
• Relative clauses
• Subordinate clauses
• weil, dass, obwohl, wenn, während, damit
• Infinitive clauses with zu
• Passive voice introduction
• Konjunktiv II for polite requests and hypothetical situations
• Indirect questions
• Prepositions and their correct usage
• Advanced sentence structure

3. Vocabulary Development

At B1 level, you will significantly expand your vocabulary and learn to express yourself in more detail.

Key vocabulary areas include:

• Family and relationships
• Education and learning
• Work and career
• Business and professional life
• Travel and tourism
• Health and lifestyle
• Environment
• Technology and media
• Society and culture
• Housing and living
• Money and shopping
• Transportation
• Food and nutrition
• Hobbies and leisure
• Personal goals and future plans

4. Speaking & Conversation

Speaking is an important part of B1 learning. You will practise expressing yourself clearly in longer conversations.

You will learn to:

• Describe experiences and events
• Tell stories
• Express and justify opinions
• Discuss different topics
• Give advice
• Make recommendations
• Compare options
• Explain problems
• Suggest solutions
• Discuss advantages and disadvantages
• Participate in discussions
• Give short presentations

5. Listening Skills

You will develop the ability to understand spoken German at a more natural speed.

Practice includes:

• Everyday conversations
• Interviews
• Telephone conversations
• Announcements
• Discussions
• Short presentations
• News and informational content
• Workplace conversations
• Conversations involving different opinions

6. Reading Skills

You will learn to understand longer and more detailed German texts, including:

• Emails and letters
• Articles
• Advertisements
• Reports
• Online content
• Notices and announcements
• Workplace texts
• Personal stories
• Informational texts
• Opinions and arguments

7. Writing Skills

At B1, you will learn to write connected and organised texts.

You will practise writing:

• Formal and informal emails
• Personal letters
• Requests
• Complaints
• Opinions
• Descriptions
• Personal experiences
• Short reports
• Invitations
• Arguments and explanations

You will also learn how to organise your writing using appropriate connectors and linking words.

German B1 Course Topics

Our B1 course covers practical and communication-focused topics such as:

• Meine Erfahrungen – My Experiences
• Arbeit & Karriere – Work & Career
• Bildung & Lernen – Education & Learning
• Gesundheit & Lebensstil – Health & Lifestyle
• Reisen & Erlebnisse – Travel & Experiences
• Umwelt & Natur – Environment & Nature
• Medien & Technologie – Media & Technology
• Gesellschaft & Kultur – Society & Culture
• Wohnen & Leben – Housing & Lifestyle
• Zukunft & Pläne – Future & Plans
• Probleme & Lösungen – Problems & Solutions
• Meinungen & Diskussionen – Opinions & Discussions

German B1 Exam Preparation

The course supports preparation for B1-level German language examinations by developing the four core skills:

• Lesen – Reading
• Hören – Listening
• Schreiben – Writing
• Sprechen – Speaking

Learners practise exam-style questions, speaking tasks, writing exercises, listening activities and reading comprehension while strengthening their overall German proficiency.

Who Is This Course For?

The German B1 course is suitable for:

• Learners who have completed German A2
• Students preparing for a B1 German examination
• Professionals who need stronger German communication skills
• People planning to study or work in a German-speaking environment
• Individuals preparing for relocation to Germany
• Learners who want to communicate more independently in German
• Anyone who wants to progress towards an upper-intermediate level of German

What Can You Do After Completing B1?

After completing B1, you should be able to:

• Communicate more independently in everyday situations
• Describe experiences, events and plans
• Express and explain your opinions
• Give reasons and suggestions
• Understand the main points of clear standard German
• Follow conversations on familiar topics
• Read and understand common German texts
• Write connected and organised texts
• Handle many situations while travelling
• Communicate more confidently in social and professional situations
• Progress towards German B2

Why Learn German B1 with Edexo?

Live Online Classes

Learn through interactive online lessons with experienced German trainers.

Practical Communication

Develop the ability to use German in realistic everyday, social and professional situations.

Speaking Practice

Participate in discussions, presentations and conversations to improve fluency and confidence.

Structured Curriculum

Follow a systematic learning path covering grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Exam Preparation

Get structured practice for B1-level German examination formats.

Personalised Guidance

Receive trainer support and feedback to identify areas for improvement.

Continue Your German Journey

B1 is an important milestone in your German learning journey. It helps you move from basic communication towards greater independence and confidence.

Build your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, improve your fluency and learn to express your ideas more clearly.

Start your German B1 journey with Edexo and take the next step towards B2.