Week 2 — Past tenses: narrative basics
Not all B1 courses are equal. Here is the 2026 ranking based on student success rates (data from 500+ learners, Jan–June 2026).
of clear, standard language on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, and leisure.
Produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
An informal email to a friend. Task 2: Expressing an opinion on a social media forum topic. Task 3: A formal email/letter to an authority or employer. Speaking (Sprechen) 15 Minutes
| Section | Old Format | New Format (UPD) | |---------|------------|------------------| | Listening | MCQ on travel dialogue | Note-taking from a short discussion (e.g., radio call-in show). | | Reading | Long text + grammar exercises | Skim 3 short forum posts; infer speaker’s opinion. | | Writing | Letter about a holiday | Email to a Vermieter requesting a repair + justification. | | Speaking | Prepared monologue | Paired role-play (unplanned, e.g., dispute resolution in a shared flat). |
According to the , the B1 level signifies independent language use . When you complete a B1 course, you are no longer just a beginner. At this level, you can:
The writing section requires you to write both an informal message to a friend and a formal email or forum post. Practice switching your tone instantly between Du and Sie .
Understanding and using "werden" for passive construction.
Week 2 — Past tenses: narrative basics
Not all B1 courses are equal. Here is the 2026 ranking based on student success rates (data from 500+ learners, Jan–June 2026).
of clear, standard language on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, and leisure. german language b1 level course upd
Produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
An informal email to a friend. Task 2: Expressing an opinion on a social media forum topic. Task 3: A formal email/letter to an authority or employer. Speaking (Sprechen) 15 Minutes Week 2 — Past tenses: narrative basics Not
| Section | Old Format | New Format (UPD) | |---------|------------|------------------| | Listening | MCQ on travel dialogue | Note-taking from a short discussion (e.g., radio call-in show). | | Reading | Long text + grammar exercises | Skim 3 short forum posts; infer speaker’s opinion. | | Writing | Letter about a holiday | Email to a Vermieter requesting a repair + justification. | | Speaking | Prepared monologue | Paired role-play (unplanned, e.g., dispute resolution in a shared flat). |
According to the , the B1 level signifies independent language use . When you complete a B1 course, you are no longer just a beginner. At this level, you can: Produce simple connected text on topics that are
The writing section requires you to write both an informal message to a friend and a formal email or forum post. Practice switching your tone instantly between Du and Sie .
Understanding and using "werden" for passive construction.