German B1 exam preparation course
Definition of level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF):
- Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
- Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
- Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
Source Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languages
Course dates
The German B1 exam preparation course can start at any time of the year, in individual lessons or in small groups.
Course duration group classes
The group course (3-4 students) for B1 exam preparation lasts 5 sessions of 90 minutes and includes all preparation material. For students who are very nervous, who are perfectionists, who are afraid of exams, I recommend an individual course.
Duration of the individual course
Some people have been traumatized by exams since childhood, or have a strong feeling of perfectionism, other obstacles such as strong stressful periods, pressure to pass the German B1 exam and need very personalised lessons.
In individual lessons it is more difficult to predict the exact duration of the German B1 exam preparation course. Maybe 3 classes is enough or maybe 5 or 6.
Course content
In the course we practise the 4 parts of the B1 exam, we do several model tests, we analyse mistakes and I give you a lot of tips and tricks which are not in the preparation books. In addition, we also pay a lot of attention to time and nerve management, a very important point that is often forgotten in most German B1 exam preparation courses.
To pass the exam six key aspects are required
- Have a intermediate level of German.
Is it possible to pass the B1 without having the level? Sometimes yes, but it also depends on the luck factor and the difficulty of the exam.
What you have to be very clear about is the following:
Preparing for a B1 exam is different from a normal learning process, they are two very different fields.
- A good preparation
- Controlling the time for each part of the exam
- Controlling your nerves during the exam
- Having “trained” for difficult situations that can occur during the exam, for example in the verbal test. You may come across a student who is totally blocked or who does not have the required level. Examination centres do not usually do a “pre-test” of the verbal level.
- In theory, a student with an A1 level can sit for the B1, which can be detrimental to the verbal exam mark of a candidate who does have the B1 level.
- Automating structures for the verbal and written part of the exam.
If one of the points fails, it is difficult to pass the whole exam.
Testimonials from students who have passed their exams
Sofia Rodriguez Granda (lives in Munich)
Profession: Doctor
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- Fachsprachprüfung
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- C1 Zertifikat Sofia
Her comment about the German classes:
“I started with Tobias after passing the B2 thanks to a lot of effort, personal sacrifice and little help. After having tried academies, individual private lessons and self-taught learning, Tobias was my salvation. To get my C1 had become a necessity in order to get my medical degree recognised in Germany and to increase my chances of being hired, and although dedicating 100% of my time to it did a lot, the help, knowledge and above all the moral support that Tobias gave me was fundamental.
Tobias is more than just a teacher, he is a companion on a journey that is often frustrating and difficult: learning a language as demanding as German. For this I will be eternally grateful to him. I wish there were more teaching professionals as dedicated as he is. “
For this and for everything… DANKE TOBIAS!
Gloria Fernández Polin (Zurich, Switzerland)
C1 Goethe approved.
Profession: Corporate communication consultant.
Her opinion about the German classes:
“I started from zero and, thanks to Tobias, I have achieved a real and certified C1 level in just one year!!!! I have had about three 90-minute lessons per week, which means that I have reached C1 four times faster than what is usually estimated for this level. Without a doubt, a great saving of time and money.
Of course, behind this achievement there are hours of study, dedication, perseverance… But, frankly, I would not have been able to achieve it without Tobias. He is not only a great German teacher; he is a great coach/personal trainer with whom you can learn German in an effective, natural way… and even fun! In my opinion, to learn German it is not only important to have a qualified and experienced teacher. To this you have to add the qualities of a coach: empathy, motivation, clarity, patience, the ability to create and maintain an environment of trust and respect…
Tobias is, without a doubt, the best German coach I know. And I would recommend him to anyone who needs/wants to learn German quickly and effectively.”