German course B1 in Dresden
With B1 you can manage independently in everyday life and at work. Many employers and authorities expect German at this level. In our German course B1 you learn to talk coherently about experiences, plans and opinions and to understand texts from work and leisure.
What you learn at level B1
After B1 you understand the main points of clear standard language on familiar matters from work, school and leisure. You can handle most situations while travelling, speak coherently about familiar topics and briefly explain your plans and views.
- reporting experiences, plans and goals
- giving and briefly justifying opinions
- the working world, applications and colleagues
- media, health and environment
- personal letters and formal emails
- subordinate clauses and more confident grammar
The topics in Begegnungen B1+
The course follows the eight chapters of the coursebook. The full table of contents with the course overview (speaking tasks, vocabulary and grammar for each chapter) is available as a PDF.
- Time and pastimes
- Work and career
- Media
- Advertising and consumption
- Learning, learning and learning again
- Transport and mobility
- Feelings and characteristics
- Food and drink
How to take B1 with us
Evening course B1
Twice a week in the evening, modules B1.1 and B1.2 with 12 weeks each. Start at any time after placement.
from 37 € / week
Details & datesIntensive course B1
Daily lessons Mon to Fri, 9:30 am to 12:15 pm. The whole level B1 in 4 weeks with 80 lessons.
920 € for 4 weeks
Details & datesOnline course B1
Live one-to-one lessons by video, dates by arrangement. Content tailored to your goals.
55 € per 60 min
Details & datesCoursebook
We teach with the exam-oriented coursebook Begegnungen B1+ from Schubert-Verlag Leipzig, plus our own DSD materials.
Exam Zertifikat Deutsch B1
On a date of your choice, no course required. Duration approx. 4 hours, fee 200 €, certificate issued straight away.
About the examsQuestions about the German course B1
For B1 you should have completed A2 or have equivalent knowledge. The free placement test shows whether you start in B1.1 or B1.2.
In the evening course a level consists of two modules (B1.1 and B1.2) with 12 weeks and 48 lessons each. In the intensive course you complete the whole level B1 in 4 weeks with 80 lessons. One lesson (UE) lasts 45 minutes.
You can join the evening course at any time after the placement. Intensive courses start every month, always on a Monday; current dates are on the intensive course page. Online lessons are arranged individually.
Evening course: 440 € per module of 12 weeks, i.e. from 37 € per week. Intensive course: 920 € for 4 weeks. Online one-to-one: 45 € for the first session, then 55 € per 60 minutes.
Yes. You can take the exam Zertifikat Deutsch B1 with us on a date of your choice, even without attending a course beforehand. It takes approx. 4 hours and the fee is 200 €.
After B1 you can continue with the German course B2, for example to prepare for university or work. All levels A1 to C2 explained