German Level 17 | Evenings
Intermediate German classes develop spoken communication alongside grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening through group work, role-plays and target-language teaching.
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 combines spoken German with systematic work on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening. Learners use German throughout the lessons while discussing topics including art, social engagement, politics, Europe and city institutions. Activities include sharing information from newspaper articles, expressing disagreement and preferences, describing people and processes, and understanding advertisements, interviews and improvised stories. Grammar work covers word order in negations, adjectives without articles, and passive constructions in several tenses, including with modal verbs. Group work and role-plays provide the main format for practising communication.
What you'll learn
- Express disagreement, preferences and detailed descriptions in German
- Summarise information from newspaper articles and understand advertisements
- Use passive voice in present, past and perfect tenses, including with modal verbs
- Apply German word order for sentence negations and adjectives without articles
- Understand interviews, improvised stories and information about European institutions
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for learners at Intermediate (B1) level who have studied German previously and are progressing towards more advanced work. The stated entry route is completion of German Level 16 or at least 192 class hours. Participation centres on spoken communication, group work and role-plays, with teaching conducted in German.
- Previous German study is required
- Lessons use German as the teaching language throughout
- Spoken participation includes group work and role-plays
Before you go
- The coursebook Netzwerk neu B1.2, Units 9 and 10, is required and should be purchased after the first lesson.
- Learners receive access to an online platform containing lesson summaries, notes and resources.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Haycraft House, 16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
Nearest station: Holborn
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Mon 9 Nov 2026
18:30 – 20:30 • 6 weeks
£212
Haycraft House, Holborn
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9 Nov 2026 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | GermanTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | Book now |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | GermanTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
24 Feb 2027 Wednesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | GermanTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
15 Apr 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | GermanTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
24 May 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | GermanTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
6 Jul 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | GermanTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
18 Aug 2027 Wednesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | GermanTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
30 Sept 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | GermanTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
8 Nov 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | GermanTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 |
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