B1 German Exam Preparation & Speaking Tips – LearnWelle Guide

Reaching the B1 level in German is an exciting milestone. It’s the level where you can hold conversations about work, travel, and daily life – but it’s also the stage where learners often feel stuck. Many ask:

• How do I prepare for the B1 German exam (Goethe / ÖSD)? How can I improve my speaking at B1 level? What grammar topics do I need for B1?

This blog answers those questions and introduces LearnWelle’s structured B1 German course designed for exam success and speaking confidence.

¹What You Need to Master for B1 German

The B1 exam (Goethe, ÖSD, telc) tests your skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. To succeed, you need strong grammar knowledge, vocabulary, and communication strategies.

At LearnWelle, our B1 German course covers all essential topics:

Perfekt, Präteritum, Plusquamperfekt Trennbare & untrennbare Verben Adjektivdeklination (Komparativ & Superlativ) Modalverben (Präsens, Präteritum, Konjunktiv II) Relativsätze & Temporalsätze Finalsätze (um…zu, damit) Passiv (Präsens & Präteritum) Verben mit Präpositionen & Präpositionaladverbien Konnektoren: weil, obwohl, sodass, folglich, usw.

Reading comprehension with exam-style texts Hörverstehen (listening tasks) Writing letters & emails (formal + informal) Mock exams to simulate real conditions

Bildbeschreibung (picture description) – a core part of the exam Redemittel (useful expressions) for discussions & opinions Role-plays for everyday + exam scenarios Group discussions in small classes to boost fluency

If you’re self-studying or taking a course, here are key strategies:

Practice Speaking Every Day – Find a language partner or join a speaking group. Even 10–15 minutes daily helps. Learn Redemittel – Phrases like Meiner Meinung nach… or Ich bin der Ansicht, dass… make you sound fluent and structured. Simulate Exam Conditions – Do practice papers with a timer. This reduces stress on exam day. Listen & Read Daily – News, podcasts, and short articles in German train your ear and expand vocabulary. Get Feedback – Ask your teacher to correct your pronunciation, structure, and grammar in speaking tasks.

Our students don’t just prepare for the exam – they gain confidence to speak German in real life.

Our new B1 German weekend batch starts from 1st September.

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