Online German B1 Intensive Course
B1: The
Independence
B1 is the threshold of real fluency. You'll learn to express opinions, handle work and social conversations, understand most of what you hear in daily life, and write structured texts, with dedicated speaking topic sessions and classes led by native German speakers.
3.5
Months
4
Days / Week
8–10
Students / Batch
4+1
Tests + Full Exam
Stop translating. Start thinking in German.
What You'll Be Able To Do
Express Opinions Fluently
Agree, disagree, explain your reasoning, and participate actively in discussions on familiar topics, without constantly pausing to think.
Handle Work Conversations
Participate in meetings, explain processes, handle phone calls, write professional emails, and deal with workplace interactions confidently.
Write Structured Texts
Compose formal and informal letters, write complaints, applications, and detailed messages with correct grammar and appropriate tone.
From Beschwerden to Bewerbungen, with confidence.
Understand Everyday German
Follow news broadcasts, understand most conversations around you, read newspaper articles, and grasp the main points of complex texts.
Think in German
Stop the constant mental translation. React naturally, form sentences without building them word-by-word in your head first.
Navigate Bureaucracy & Services
Handle complex situations at the Ausländerbehörde, doctor's office, insurance providers, and landlords, independently and with confidence.
The
Blended
Method
Key Benefits
- Small Batches (8–10 students)
- Native Speaker Sessions
- 1-on-1 Pronunciation
- Deeper Live-Class Rhythm
Watch Video Lesson
16 structured videos covering B1 grammar, complex sentence structures, and real-world language patterns.
Attend Live Class
24 live sessions via Zoom to practise, apply, and consolidate. More live classes per video means deeper understanding.
Sprechthemen Sessions
Dedicated speaking topic sessions. Discuss real-world themes, practise expressing opinions, and build conversational fluency.
Test & Advance
4 block tests after every 3 Kapitel plus 1 full Goethe-style B1 exam. Clear benchmarks at every stage.
The B1 Journey
A curated path through the fundamentals of German life and language.
Videos 1 to 4
Block 1: Building Complexity
Kapitel 1, 2 & 3 (Netzwerk B1). Complex sentence structures, Sprechthemen on expressing opinions. 4 videos + 6 live classes + 2 speaking sessions.
Videos 1 to 4
Block 1: Building Complexity
Kapitel 1, 2 & 3 (Netzwerk B1). Complex sentence structures, Sprechthemen on expressing opinions. 4 videos + 6 live classes + 2 speaking sessions.
Kapitel 4, 5 & 6 (Netzwerk B1). Professional and social language, Sprechthemen on work and daily life. 4 videos + 6 live classes + 2 speaking sessions.
Videos 5 to 8
Block 2: Gaining Fluency
Videos 5 to 8
Block 2: Gaining Fluency
Kapitel 4, 5 & 6 (Netzwerk B1). Professional and social language, Sprechthemen on work and daily life. 4 videos + 6 live classes + 2 speaking sessions.
Videos 9 to 12
Block 3: Thinking in German
Kapitel 7, 8 & 9 (Netzwerk B1). Abstract topics and argumentation, Sprechthemen on culture and society. 4 videos + 6 live classes + 2 speaking sessions.
Videos 9 to 12
Block 3: Thinking in German
Kapitel 7, 8 & 9 (Netzwerk B1). Abstract topics and argumentation, Sprechthemen on culture and society. 4 videos + 6 live classes + 2 speaking sessions.
Kapitel 10, 11 & 12 (Netzwerk B1). Full textbook completion, Sprechthemen on advanced discussions. 4 videos + 6 live classes + 2 speaking sessions.
Videos 13 to 16
Block 4: Completing B1
Videos 13 to 16
Block 4: Completing B1
Kapitel 10, 11 & 12 (Netzwerk B1). Full textbook completion, Sprechthemen on advanced discussions. 4 videos + 6 live classes + 2 speaking sessions.
Curated Resources
Netzwerk B1 Book Series
Kursbuch + Arbeitsbuch · 12 Kapitel
A Concrete Guide in German B1
Supplementary grammar reference
Watch
NicosWeg (Deutsche Welle)
Listen
Curated Podcasts
Listen
FM Series
Watch
YouTube Videos
Watch
German Films & Music
Speaking with Native Germans
1-on-1 Pronunciation Practice
Continuing with B1-level vocabulary
Before You Join
Whether you completed A2 with Decode German or elsewhere through another school, self-study, or living in Germany you'll take a short entrance test before joining. B1 moves faster and expects solid A2 foundations, so we confirm everyone is at the right level before the batch begins..
After This Course
Speak with the confidence and precision of someone who truly belongs. B2 is where you handle university lectures, professional debates, and cultural nuance, entirely in German.
Explore B2 Course→Bis bald!
Ready to start your
B1 journey?
Ready to cross the threshold of fluency?