Meeting with the team
(B1)
In this lesson you'll learn all the vocabulary about your daily working routine and how to actively participate in meetings
Download lessonAt Lingoda, we want to make language learning accessible to even the busiest among us. So we offer remote classes, with native-level speakers based all around the world, so you can learn any time, anywhere. Our carefully structured courses will help you practice reading, speaking, listening and writing. The course material is provided by us, and you'll have access to it between classes so you can refresh, prepare or push forward. We know that learning needs to fit around you, so we give you all the tools, and the native-level teachers, whenever you need them.
B1 Level German Overview
When you’ve completed the B1 level German course you will be able to confidently:
Understand the main points of regularly encountered scenarios, like work, school and leisure
Deal with most situations that arrive while traveling
Produce simple texts on a topic of personal interest
Describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, giving reasons and opinions as to why
Learning B1 German with CEFR-aligned Goals
If you're looking at the B1 German course, you're already quite familiar with the language, and you're ready to start challenging yourself a bit more. Gaining a B1 certificate can help gain German citizenship one year earlier from the German government as it shows a real commitment to the German language.
Once you've completed a German B1 online course with Lingoda you should be able to confidently understand and deal with most situations in the workplace, an educational setting or socially. You will be able to produce connected texts of areas of personal interest, and describe your experiences, dreams, hopes and ambitions.
B1 German Course in Real-World Scenarios
Moving from A2 to B1 level is crucial when you are learning a language. In the B1 level all the linguistic, lexical and grammatical basics are covered: in the B1 German course the focus is on more complex topics such as the hypothetical period, the past tense of perfect and preterite verbs, dative and accusative verbs, etc.
The Lingoda Method is designed so that you immediately tackle useful subjects, like "Life Abroad". We want you to feel confident using what you've learned from the very first lesson. As you progress through the levels, guided by our friendly native-level teachers, these topics will get more challenging.
At every stage our teachers will offer personalized feedback, and will round up each session checking that every member of the group has understood. There's always time for questions, and our teachers are happy to help.
Fully Immersive Learning Experience with Lingoda Sprint
The best way to master a language is to immerse yourself in it fully. When you commit to making your language learning a habit, you're far more likely to succeed. With that in mind, you can commit to our Lingoda Sprint.
With this course, you pledge to tackle a certain number of lessons per month, and if you complete these lessons you'll receive cash back. With both the Lingoda Sprint and Super Sprint you can receive 50% of your cashback.
Sample chapters in our German B1 Course
Learn how to do a job interview. To do that, you will learn how to negotiate your work conditions and how to have the first contact with the team.
In this chapter of our German B1 classes, you’ll read about new professions and highly demanded jobs, and about the importance of the culture at work.
You will learn the ‘Konjunktiv II’ with modal verbs in the present and past tense, and more temporal adverbs.Learn how to talk about environmental problems and solutions. To do that, you’ll learn how to express desires and vocabulary about recycling and climate change.
In this chapter, you’ll read about pollution and human made disasters.
You will practise the declination of adjectives and learn more about their forms. In addition, you’ll learn two-part prepositions and their meanings.Learn how to talk about cultural differences. To do that, you will learn vocabulary related to identity, nationality and ethnicity.
In this chapter, you will learn about multiculturalism and traditions, as well as major cultures and the effects of globalization.
You will learn the different meanings of the sentence structures with ‘haben’ or ‘sein’ plus ‘zu’ plus the infinitive. In addition, you will learn more local adverbs.Learn how to talk about online security and privacy. To do that, you will learn vocabulary related to social media, social networks and different types of online shopping. Moreover, you will learn how to express advantages and disadvantages.
In this chapter, you will read about fake news and language of journalism.
In addition, you will learn more about indefinite, demonstrative and reflexive pronouns. You will also practise negating words, their meanings and functions.Learn how to talk about the best place to live. To do that, you will learn vocabulary related to moving to a big city, the process of finding an apartment and being homesick.
In this chapter, you will read a text about the cultural offer in a big city and advantages and disadvantages of living in the countryside.
In addition, you will learn more about the infinitive clause and the genitive case.
Main German Language Exams<p style="max-width: 900px; margin: 20px auto; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #434A50;">With the help of the A1 and A2 level German courses provided by Lingoda, you will be able to successfully prepare for a German language exam. Our courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), a system that is internationally recognized and in accordance with the levels needed for the German language exams. By following the courses provided by Lingoda, you will be able to receive an A1 German language certificate and further prepare for the higher-level exams.</p>
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TestDaF
Goethe Institut
Name
DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang)
Test DaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache)
Goethe-Zertifikat
Levels
From B2 to C1
From B2 to C1
From B1 to C2
Validity
Lifelong. This certificate does not have an expiry date.
Lifelong. This certificate does not have an expiry date.
Lifelong. This certificate does not have an expiry date.
Price Range
100-150€
125-175€
120-295€
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Frequently asked questions
Our limited-time offer on Lingoda Flex monthly plans is for new students starting their language journey. This offer applies to Flex subscription purchases made between March 18 and March 25 (until 10 AM CET). Discounts are tiered, and our smallest pack is excluded. Based on your pack subscription, you can get 15% off the M pack, 25% off the L pack, and 35% off the XL pack. The discount is applied immediately and is valid only for the first month’s purchase price. Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions.
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!
What is a German B1 course?
A German B1 course is for intermediate-level learners and is the third level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It’s the perfect choice if you’ve previously reached level A2, or if you already have significant experience learning the language. Here you can find out more about language levels.
Broadly speaking, German B1 is the level where you learn to understand and engage in everyday conversations.
If you’re unsure of your current language level and whether or not a German B1 course is suitable for you, we’d recommend taking our free placement test. This will indicate whether you’re ready to study German B1 level content.
How long does it take to learn German B1?
If you’re learning German from a place of zero experience, it’s likely to take upwards of 250 hours of study time to reach German B1 level and it may take in excess of 400 hours. How long it takes to learn German depends on a range of factors, including your own dedication and attitude toward learning, but it serves as a useful estimate.
Can I learn German B1 by myself?
A certain amount of independent study, using online resources, German language movies, books/videos and lots of input — but B1 is where many learners stall without speaking practice and correction. Lingoda’s B1 course is designed around real-world scenarios with teacher feedback, and you can also take a free level test to confirm you’re ready for B1.
What do you learn in a German B1 online course?
When you study German B1 content with Lingoda, you’ll focus on building your skills so you can comfortably have everyday conversations. By the time you earn your certificate, you’ll be able to talk about yourself and your family clearly, discuss your experiences, ask and answer questions and deal with all of the most common travel scenarios.
On Lingoda’s B1 German course, some of the specific topics you’ll cover include:
How to communicate in a job interview in German.
How to talk to German speakers about city and country life.
How to discuss issues like cultural diversity, identity, ethnicity and nationality.
How to talk about online platforms, like social media sites and online retailers.
How much is a German B1 course?
The amount you’ll pay for your B1 German course with Lingoda will depend on how many classes you want to commit to as well as if they are private or group lessons. View Lingodas pricing for much more information on how much it will cost to learn German with us.
View Lingodas pricing for much more information on how much it will cost to learn German with us.
Can you reach B1 in 3 months?
If you’re starting from A0, B1 in 3 months is ambitious for most learners. If you’re already near A2, an intensive schedule can make B1 realistic — especially if you pair frequent live classes with daily review. Lingoda’s own pacing example shows how class frequency can compress timelines (B1 includes 50 lessons).
What’s the hardest part of learning German?
For many B1 learners, it’s speaking accurately in real time — word order in longer sentences, cases/articles, and choosing the right structure without translating in your head. Live, feedback-based practice helps most here because you correct patterns while they’re forming (not months later).
Which German level is considered fluent?
“Fluent” is subjective, but many people feel functionally fluent around B2 (independent, spontaneous interaction), while C1 is a stronger benchmark for professional nuance and complex topics.
What are common B1 test mistakes?
Common issues across B1 exams (Goethe/telc-style) are:
1. Answering the wrong task (missing what the prompt asks)
2. Weak structure in writing (no clear intro/points/closing)
3. Speaking too simply (staying in A2 comfort language)
4. Accuracy slips under time pressure (word order, cases, verb position)
The best fix is timed practice + feedback, so you learn what examiners actually reward: clarity, completeness, and control.
Is B1 German enough to get a job?
Sometimes — especially for roles with routine communication or workplaces that operate partly in English. But many customer-facing or professional roles in Germany commonly expect B2 or higher. A practical strategy is: use B1 to unlock interviews and day-to-day confidence, then plan a push to B2 for broader job options (and take targeted classes like interview/office communication topics).
