German B1: Achieve Intermediate Fluency and Express Yourself Clearly

About Course

Take your German skills to an intermediate level with this comprehensive B1 course. You will learn to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. You’ll be able to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Furthermore, you will be able to produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest and describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. This course aims to build your confidence in speaking and writing more fluently and accurately, preparing you for the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 exam.

✔ Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters.
✔ Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in German-speaking countries.
✔ Produce simple connected text on familiar topics and personal interests.
✔ Describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions.
✔ Give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
✔ Understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialization.
✔ Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
✔ Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
✔ Prepare for the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 exam thoroughly.

Course Content

Unit 1: Everyday Life and Communication

Lesson 1: Discussing Daily Routines in Detail (with adverbs of manner)
Lesson 2: Expressing Opinions and Giving Reasons
Lesson 3: Making and Responding to Suggestions
Lesson 4: Telephone Conversations and Formal Inquiries

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Unit 1: Everyday Life and Communication

Lesson 1: Discussing Daily Routines in Detail (with adverbs of manner)

Lesson 2: Expressing Opinions and Giving Reasons

Lesson 3: Making and Responding to Suggestions

Lesson 4: Telephone Conversations and Formal Inquiries

Unit 2: Travel and Accommodation

Lesson 1: Planning and Booking Trips (more complex vocabulary)

Lesson 2: Dealing with Problems During Travel

Lesson 3: Describing Different Types of Accommodation

Lesson 4: Discussing Cultural Differences

Unit 3: Work and Career

Lesson 1: Talking About Your Job and Responsibilities in Detail

Lesson 2: Applying for a Job (writing a cover letter and CV basics)

Lesson 3: Discussing Workplace Issues and Solutions

Lesson 4: Expressing Career Goals and Ambitions

Unit 4: Education and Learning

Lesson 1: Talking About Your Educational Background

Lesson 2: Discussing Different Learning Methods

Lesson 3: Expressing Your Views on Educational Topics

Lesson 4: Understanding Academic Language (basic level)

Unit 5: Health and Lifestyle

Lesson 1: Describing Health Problems and Seeking Medical Advice (more detailed)

Lesson 2: Discussing Healthy and Unhealthy Lifestyles

Lesson 3: Talking About Sports and Exercise

Lesson 4: Understanding Information About Health Insurance

Unit 6: Media and Technology

Lesson 1: Discussing Different Forms of Media

Lesson 2: Talking About the Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology

Lesson 3: Expressing Your Opinion on Current Events

Lesson 4: Understanding Basic Technical Instructions

Unit 7: Environment and Society

Lesson 1: Talking About Environmental Issues

Lesson 2: Discussing Social Problems and Solutions

Lesson 3: Expressing Your Views on Ethical Questions

Lesson 4: Understanding Information About Social Organizations

Unit 8: Culture and Traditions

Lesson 1: Talking About German Culture and Customs

Lesson 2: Comparing Your Culture with German Culture

Lesson 3: Discussing Festivals and Celebrations

Lesson 4: Understanding Basic Literary Texts and Films