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German intensive intermediate
An intermediate German course at B1 level using spoken interaction to explore everyday communication, leisure, culture and travel.
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What Intermediate (B1) German means
At B1 German, learners can deal with most everyday situations and explain experiences, opinions and plans in connected language.
Express an opinion
Ich finde die Arbeit im Homeoffice praktisch, obwohl sie manchmal einsam sein kann.
I think working from home is practical, although it can sometimes feel lonely.
Explain a plan
Ich möchte mein Deutsch verbessern, damit ich nächstes Jahr im Ausland arbeiten kann.
I want to improve my German so I can work abroad next year.
Tell a short story
Wir waren auf dem Weg zum Strand, als es zu regnen begann, also änderten wir unsere Pläne.
We were heading to the beach when it started raining, so we changed our plans.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops German for situations encountered at work, during leisure time, in public places and while travelling. Topics include personal information, reasons for learning German, lifestyles, leisure activities, German landscapes and regions, and planning a trip to Berlin. Teaching centres on communication through pair and group work, role plays, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Grammar and vocabulary work includes subordinate clauses, adjective endings, descriptions, plans, preferences and hypothetical situations. Homework is highly recommended for consolidation.
What you'll learn
- Give information about yourself and other people
- Explain reasons for learning German using subordinate clauses
- Discuss leisure activities and describe an ideal weekend using varied grammatical structures
- Describe landscapes using appropriate adjectives and endings
- Discuss Berlin attractions and plan a weekend trip, including preferences and hypothetical situations
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for learners at Intermediate (B1) level. Participation is communication-focused, with spoken activities involving pairs, groups and role plays. Learners should be prepared to continue practice through recommended homework.
- Includes regular spoken interaction with other learners
- Uses pair work, group work, role plays and games
- Homework is recommended between classes
Before you go
- The course uses the tutor's own materials.