B1 Course Syllabus – Duration 2 Months
MODULE 1: Exceptional Trip
Topics Covered:
- Expressing likes and dislikes
- Engaging in conversations with travel agencies
- Describing hotels and travel arrangements
Grammar Focus:
- Verb lassen
- Infinitive with zu
In this module, you’ll learn how to express preferences and make travel plans, a key aspect for anyone planning to explore German-speaking countries.
MODULE 2: Everything New
Topics Covered:
- Discussing new technology and devices
- Talking about shopping and purchases
- Understanding reasons and counter-reasons in advertisements
Grammar Focus:
- Genitive Präpositionen
This module focuses on staying current with technology and modern trends, which is essential for both professional and personal conversations in today’s world.
MODULE 3: Turning Points
Topics Covered:
- Discussing life quotes and radio shows
- Understanding significant historical events
- Talking about turning points in life
Grammar Focus:
- Präteritum
- Temporal Prepositions
- Expressing consequences with deshalb, etc.
You’ll be able to discuss historical events and life changes, applying more advanced sentence structures.
MODULE 4: Working World
Topics Covered:
- Conversations at work and handling apologies
- Engaging in unreal telephone conversations
Grammar Focus:
- Konjunktiv II
- Modalverben
This module prepares you to navigate workplace interactions and telephone conversations with ease, key skills for any professional.
MODULE 5: Environmentally Friendly
Topics Covered:
- Discussing environmental protection
- Talking about the weather and writing stories
Grammar Focus:
- Komparativ und Superlativ vor Substantiven
- N-Deklination
Discuss climate change and sustainability, sharpening your ability to talk about important global issues.
MODULE 6: Looking Forward
Topics Covered:
- Discussing plans and resolutions
- Understanding newspaper articles about your city
- Talking about songs and city life
Grammar Focus:
- Relativsatz
- Future Tense I
Learn how to describe future plans and engage in city-based conversations, preparing you for life in urban settings.
MODULE 7: Relationship Boxes
Topics Covered:
- Understanding forum posts and discussing conflicts
- Introducing celebrities and discussing fables
Grammar Focus:
- Plusquamperfekt
Gain the skills to discuss relationships, conflicts, and popular culture in German.
MODULE 8: From Head to Toe
Topics Covered:
- Making, accepting, or refusing offers
- Warning someone and discussing music, feelings, and school
Grammar Focus:
- Reflexive Pronouns in Akkusativ and Dativ
- Zweiteilige Konnektoren
Master discussions about emotions, offers, and warnings in various contexts.
MODULE 9: Art Tricks
Topics Covered:
- Describing people and things in detail
- Talking about plays and understanding artworks
- Conversations in exhibitions
Grammar Focus:
- Adjektivdeklination ohne Artikel
You’ll be able to navigate conversations about art and culture, sharpening your descriptive skills.
MODULE 10: Together
Topics Covered:
- Social commitments, discussing projects and politics
- Exploring Europe’s social values
Grammar Focus:
- Passiv Präsens
Engage in social and political discussions, with a focus on European values and commitments.
MODULE 11: About Life in Cities
Topics Covered:
- Discussing city life, attractions, traffic, and rankings
- Exploring the unique culture of Cologne (Köln)
Grammar Focus:
- Artikelwörter als Pronomen
- Relative Pronouns (was und wo)
This module equips you with the language to navigate urban life and discuss famous German cities.
MODULE 12: Money Makes the World Go Round
Topics Covered:
- Conversations at the bank
- Talking about money, globalization, and ethical dilemmas
Grammar Focus:
- Partizip I und Partizip II
You’ll gain the vocabulary to discuss finances and global issues, preparing you for more complex conversations in German.
What You’ll Gain:
By the end of the German Level B1 course, you will have acquired the ability to:
- Understand and communicate the main points of discussions and texts on familiar topics such as work, school, and leisure.
- Handle most situations that may arise while traveling in German-speaking regions.
- Express yourself clearly on familiar topics like personal interests, experiences, events, and aspirations.
- Offer brief reasoning or explanations during conversations.
Additional Course Benefits:
- Goethe Exam Training for the Zertifikat B1
- Comprehensive worksheets and workbooks
- Weekly tests to monitor progress
- Individual attention and doubt-clearing sessions
- Vocabulary drills to enhance language retention
- Performance tracking for personalized guidance
This course not only prepares you for the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 exam but also equips you with practical language skills to thrive in real-world German-speaking environments.