B1 nouns
PreviewThe nouns on the Goethe B1 word list, each with its article, plural and English meaning.
German B1
B1 is the third level of German and the first one where you can use the language on your own. Here you find reading texts at B1, the B1 word lists and flashcards, and the grammar to repeat first.
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A2Two-way prepositions
Ich lege das Buch auf blank Tisch.
I put the book on the table.
Pick the word that fits the gap.
Six A2 questions. If these are easy, you are ready for B1 texts.
German levels
What you can do at B1
- Understand the main points of clear, standard German about work, school and free time
- Handle most situations when you travel in a German-speaking country
- Write simple, connected text about topics you know
- Describe experiences, hopes and plans, and give short reasons for your opinions
These points follow the CEFR description of B1. The matching exam is the Goethe-Zertifikat B1.
B1 German Reading
Every text on this site comes at A1, A2 and B1. Normal but accessible German with subordinate clauses and some topic vocabulary.
B1 German Vocabulary
The Goethe B1 word list is the vocabulary the B1 exam expects. The web shows a preview of each list. The complete lists and decks are in the iPhone app.
B1 verbs
PreviewThe verbs on the Goethe B1 word list, each with its conjugation and English meaning.
B1 adjectives
PreviewThe adjectives on the Goethe B1 word list, each with its comparative and superlative.
Grammar to repeat before B1
This site has no B1 grammar guides yet. B1 texts use these A2 topics all the time, so make sure they are easy for you.
Two-way prepositions take the accusative when something moves to a new place, and the dative when it stays in one place.
Ich gehe in den Park. Ich bin im Park. I’m going into the park. I’m in the park.
A small group of common verbs, such as helfen, always takes the dative, even where English uses a plain object.
Ich helfe dir. I help you.
Add -er for the comparative. For the superlative, put am in front and add -sten to the end.
schnell, schneller, am schnellsten fast, faster, the fastest
After weil, the verb goes to the end. After deshalb, the verb comes next. Denn changes nothing.
Ich trinke Tee, weil ich keinen Kaffee mag. I drink tea because I don’t like coffee.
In a wenn clause, the conjugated verb goes at the very end.
Ich trinke einen Kaffee, wenn ich müde bin. I drink a coffee when I’m tired.
German puts zu + infinitive at the very end of the sentence.
Ich habe vergessen, Milch zu kaufen. I forgot to buy milk.
Games for B1 learners
Grammar games for the topics above, and word games. They run in the browser and need no account.
German B1 FAQ
What is German B1?
B1 is one of the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which run from A1 to C2. At B1 you can understand the main points of clear, standard German about work, school and free time. The matching exam at the Goethe-Institut is the Goethe-Zertifikat B1.
What grammar do I need for B1?
This site has no B1 grammar guides yet. B1 builds on the A2 grammar, so repeat these topics first: Two-way prepositions, Dative verbs and pronouns, Comparative and superlative, Because: weil, denn, deshalb, Wenn clauses (when, if) and Zu + infinitive.
Is the B1 practice on this page free?
The grammar guides, games, quizzes and reading texts are free and need no account. The B1 word lists and flashcard decks show a preview on the web. The complete lists are in the iPhone app.
What comes after B1?
The next level is B2. This site covers A1 to B1, so after B1 the best practice is reading and listening to normal German.
Find your weak topics first
Six short questions show which grammar topics to read before the others.