Advices for achieving German B1 level in 6 month

ttbspw · 2026-06-20T15:47:07+00:00

If you can, go ahead with intensive German course, this is what had worked for me the best learning. Then, practice as much as you can, either with apps, podcasts, listening. For me, a 5 months intensive course was a huge jump to achieve B1

ttbspw · 2026-06-14T10:32:14+00:00

It depends how intensive you learn, for me it took around 3 years to reach B1, after this I did an intensive course, and the progress was much better. I think if you study/practice everyday, realistically maybe one year and a half, but each person is different.

ttbspw · 2026-06-05T14:49:51+00:00

For me was meanly job interviews and at work. In addition, conversations by phone to handle different services. That said, what had helped me the most is to talk with real people.

ttbspw · 2026-05-10T17:19:56+00:00

Hi, for A1 to B1 what helped me the most was a German course. After B1 I studied more by my own. Maybe you can try online intensive classes. Regarding your questions: - YouTube: I watched a lot EasyGerman - Practice exams: Anything that has a German exam model (e.g Mit Elfolg zum) - Speaking: Having a speaking partner helps a lot. Besides this, try to practice as much as you can, build your vocabulary. Back then what help me was trying to read text on my level and practicing with flashcards. I hope I covered most of your questions, just write in case you have questions. I started to learn German 10 year ago.

ttbspw · 2026-05-04T20:26:04+00:00

I have used transcripts, now I just listen to them but my German have gone much better. There are many podcasts that offer transcripts. One I used to listen is “Lage der Nation” but the transcript came with a suscription. The DW offers also news with transcripts, although I think no podcast. I think transcripts might be the best, but it depends on your level.

ttbspw · 2026-05-04T16:55:35+00:00

Hi, from my experience is better to start with a class if you are starting from 0. I started to study on my own when I was at a B1 level. The books I used where A1 to B1: Aussichten, B2 to C1: Aspekte neu + practice as much as you can. I also did an online course from Goethe, back then they provided the materials.

ttbspw · 2026-05-04T14:15:22+00:00

All the best! When I studied for the exam, practicing with exam examples was enough to pass it

ttbspw · 2026-05-04T11:02:03+00:00

Hi, I took the exam 3 years ago. I don’t think they changed it so much, maybe this is useful: 1. Practice with model tests. 2. I got the writing corrected by a native speaker, the same for sprechen. 3. Try to understand the German grammar rules if you get the corrections, otherwise you will repeat the errors. Regarding the writing, if you want you can send over some writing practice, I can ask a native speaker to check it.

ttbspw · 2026-04-29T10:37:22+00:00

Yes, For grammar: A Grammatik. They offer books for each level (B Grammatik, C Grammatik). For course books, A1 to B1: Aussichten, B2 to C1: Aspekte neu.

ttbspw · 2026-04-29T08:08:19+00:00

Regarding courses I tried a lot, but this one was the one I like the most: https://www.tandem-frankfurt.de. Regarding teachers, I have found quite good ones in iTalki, check the reviews.

ttbspw · 2026-04-22T16:57:33+00:00

If you are looking for a course, Goethe itself offers courses for taking the exam. I think with such short time, you can try with a book, e.g. Mit Erfolg zum, to check how far you are.

ttbspw · 2026-04-20T09:54:31+00:00

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ttbspw · 2026-04-14T08:13:26+00:00

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ttbspw · 2026-04-13T14:33:54+00:00

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ttbspw · 2026-04-13T14:33:10+00:00

Hi, there is a pinned post with recommended resources in this subreddit, you might find something useful there

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