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B14–5 months · 10–12 hrs/week
Career Gateway: German B1
The key level for Ausbildung, work visas, and professional life in Germany.
4–5 months Goethe B1 / TELC B1 / ÖSD B1
CEFR Level Description
"Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling and can describe experiences and events."
Certification
Goethe B1 / TELC B1 / ÖSD B1
by Goethe-Institut / TELC / ÖSD
Who Is This For?
- A2-level learners ready to advance
- Nursing and healthcare professionals targeting Germany
- Students applying for Ausbildung programs (B1 is mandatory for most)
- Professionals seeking the German Skilled Worker Visa
What You'll Learn
Professional Communication
- Workplace emails and letters
- Participating in team meetings
- Expressing opinions and suggestions
- Describing processes and instructions
Advanced Grammar
- Genitive case and two-way prepositions
- Passive voice (Passiv)
- Relative clauses (Relativsätze)
- Konjunktiv II (polite requests & wishes)
Reading & Listening
- Understanding newspaper and magazine articles
- Following radio and podcast content
- Comprehending official documents
- Reading contracts and notices
What You'll Achieve
Communicate effectively in professional environments
Meet B1 language requirement for Ausbildung applications
Qualify for the German Skilled Worker Visa (Fachkraft)
Pass Goethe B1, TELC B1, or ÖSD B1 exam
Advance to B2 for senior positions or university admission
Course Syllabus
Week 1–3
Working Life
Job applications (Bewerbung)CV writingWorkplace vocabulary
Week 4–6
Society & Environment
News topicsPassive voiceFormal writing
Week 7–9
Travel & Culture
DescriptionsCulture topicsRelative clauses
Week 10–12
Health & Services
Medical contextsPublic servicesKonjunktiv II
Week 13–15
Technology & Future
Trends & opinionsComplex textsDebating
Week 16–18
Exam Prep
B1 mock testsOral exam practiceWriting evaluation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is B1 required for Ausbildung in Germany?
Yes — most Ausbildung programs and the German Skilled Worker Visa require at minimum a B1 certificate from Goethe, TELC, or ÖSD.
How long does B1 take?
With consistent effort, 4–5 months from A2 level. Total time from A1 is roughly 10–12 months.
Do you offer Ausbildung placement support alongside the course?
Yes. Our LumeaGO team provides Ausbildung application and visa support as a complementary service.
Can nurses take this course?
Absolutely — we have a Nursing German specialization at B1/B2 that includes medical vocabulary and KDA/KPK exam preparation.
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