B1 German course Berlin
Here you can learn German at the advanced level (B1)—at Alexanderplatz or Wittenbergplatz.
Our most popular B1 courses in Berlin
B1 Intensive Course
For anyone who wants to complete the B1 level as quickly as possible
- Monday through Thursday
- 3 hours per day
- 8:30 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 6:15 p.m.
- 4 weeks
- Price: €369
B1 Semi-Intensive Course
Ideal for those working or studying
- Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday
- 3 hours per day
- 8:30 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 6:15 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Price: €369
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Do you already have a solid foundation in German? Our B1 German course in Berlin is the right choice for you if you have completed the A2 level.
Whether online or in person: Here you’ll learn to use German independently and communicate at an intermediate level—through role-playing and a variety of teaching materials for listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Goals: What will you be able to do after completing your B1 German course in Berlin?
- handle many of the communication situations you encounter. For example, you have no trouble asking for directions to the museum, ordering your favorite drink at a café, or understanding terms related to your professional life.
- express yourself easily and coherently on topics you've been familiar with for some time.
- express your thoughts in simple terms. You can talk about various events and experiences as well as your hobbies, describe your plans and goals, or provide brief explanations about them.
Prerequisites: What prior knowledge should you have?
Ideally, you will have already completed a language course at A2 level before taking a German course at B1 level. However, we will work with you to determine exactly the right level for you.
Find out your language level - with our free placement test.
Course Content: What will you learn in the B1 German course in Berlin?
Course Content: German Course B1.1
- People and Their Personal Traits
- Resumes and Job Applications
- School and Education
- Living Together and Housing Options
- Technology and Customer Service
- Sending Invitations and Accepting or Declining Them
- Everything About Pets
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- Mishaps and Happy Moments in Everyday Life
- Health, Sports, and Healthy Eating
- Adjectives used as nouns
- N-declension
- Relative pronouns
- Relative clauses
- Temporal conjunctions
- Future I
- Infinitive with “zu”
- Final clauses
- Past perfect
- Particles
- Causal and concessive clauses
- Present subjunctive
- Reflexive verbs with prepositions
- Prepositional pronouns
Course Content: German Course B1.2
- Words with multiple meanings
- Lifelong learning
- Life paths and career profiles
- Love and relationships
- Consumption and shopping habits
- Politics and society
- Landscape and tourism
- Concerts and leisure activities
- Significant historical events
- Environmental protection and climate
- Visions of the future
- Temporal, causal, and concessive connectors, conjunctions, and adverbs
- Verbs with prepositions
- Present passive with modal verbs
- Past perfect passive
- Past passive
- Participles 1 & 2
- Past subjunctive
- Prepositions
- Negation
- Adjective formation
Duration: How long does a B1 German course last?
The individual courses B1.1 and B1.2 each consist of 48 class sessions, each lasting 60 minutes. Over the course of 96 class sessions, you will learn everything you need to know for the entire B1 level, in accordance with the language proficiency levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
A German course in Berlin at DeutschAkademie lasts 4 weeks at all levels from A1 to C2, including the intensive courses. The only exceptions are the semi-intensive courses (8 weeks) and weekend courses (12 weeks). Private lessons and corporate courses are arranged individually.
How much does a B1 German course in Berlin cost?
A B1 intensive course in Berlin starts at €369.00. Online intensive courses start at €309.00 (4 weeks, 4 days/week, 3 hours/day, 48 hours). There is no registration fee. This offers excellent value for money. And DeutschAkademie has top ratings. Plus, we offer a quality guarantee.
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Why the DeutschAkademie?
DeutschAkademie is an award-winning language school with over 20 years of experience teaching German as a foreign language. All of our language schools are centrally located. We also offer a wide range of courses at various times of the day, with a total of over 4,000 5-star reviews. With our professional placement test, we can determine your individual German proficiency level and find the German course that builds precisely on your level.
Where can I find the DeutschAkademie in Berlin?
DeutschAkademie has two prime locations in Berlin—at Wittenbergplatz in Schöneberg, near KaDeWe, and at Alexanderplatz in Mitte, near the TV Tower.
Location: Berlin-Mitte, at Alexanderplatz:
Our language school is ideally located for exploring the city and putting your German skills to use after class. The famous Alexanderplatz is home to department stores, shopping centers, restaurants, and cafés. Many of Berlin’s most important sights are also within easy walking distance, such as the TV Tower, the World Clock, Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral, the newly reconstructed Berlin Palace, Humboldt University, Hackescher Markt, and of course the Spree River with its many cafés overlooking the water.
Our language school is located in the “Haus des Lehrers.” The historic building has been completely renovated and is situated directly across from the Alexa shopping mall. Large windows, bright rooms, a beautiful view of Alexanderplatz, and modern amenities create a pleasant learning environment.
Location: Berlin-Schöneberg, at Wittenbergplatz
Our language school in Berlin is located directly across from KaDeWe, Berlin’s most famous department store. The Gedächtniskirche, Europaplatz, and Kurfürstendamm are just a few steps away. Museums, galleries, and the Berlin Zoo are also nearby. During breaks, the beautiful Tiergarten park is perfect for picnics or walks. Or you can stroll through the stylish Bikini-Haus. And because Wittenbergplatz is so centrally located in the heart of Berlin’s trendy neighborhoods of Schöneberg, Kreuzberg, Tiergarten, and Charlottenburg, it’s also a great starting point for evening plans.
How do I find the right B1 German course in Berlin?
With our interactive course finder, it’s easy to find the right German course for you.
We offer a wide selection of language courses from A1 to C2, both online and in numerous cities, that can be tailored to your individual goals and preferences—including, of course, in Berlin: You can choose how intensive the course should be, which times of day work best for you, whether you prefer to learn German online or in person, and whether you’d like to focus on specific topics.
To help us determine the perfect level for you, we recommend starting right away with our free placement test.
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How do I sign up for the B1 German course in Berlin?
It’s very simple: Take our free placement test, use the interactive course finder—and you’ll be ready to book the right German course.
The only thing to keep in mind is that visa courses require you to apply for a language visa. Information about visas for Germany and visas for Austria.
Will I receive a certificate from DeutschAkademie?
Upon completion of the German courses B1.1 and B1.2, you will receive a course completion certificate from us for each course. Once you have completed the entire level, you can also register for an official B1 exam: telc Berlin
Here you will find an overview of all recognized course certificates.
And here you can find our special exam preparation courses.
Tip: Take advantage of the free tutoring
German may not be easy at first, but it’s not as difficult as its reputation suggests. You’ll see: on the B1 German course, you’ll reach an advanced level of proficiency. You’ll find it easier and easier every day to understand German and speak it yourself.
Everything you learn will also help you later on, when new vocabulary and grammar are added. So stick with it. And if you ever get stuck with a problem, our free online learning support is here to help and motivate you.
