In this course you will learn

  • How to prepare efficiently for your German B1 exam so that you have a much higher chance of passing it with a good score.
  • How to save precious time when taking an exam.
  • Many useful tips, tricks and strategies to hack your B1 exam.


For whom is this course?

This course is for anyone who is preparing for a B1 German language exam. This course focusses on the TELC and Goethe exam style but would also work for DTZ and ÖSD exams.


"(Coming Soon)"

- Satisfied Learner
Maybe you?

"(Coming Soon)"

- Satisfied Learner
Maybe you?

"(Coming Soon)"

- Satisfied Learner
Maybe you?

Your instructors

Michael Schmitz (Your instructor and Course Creator)

I had been teaching German in several language schools and countries for over 13 years before I got frustrated with the current system of teaching German. I never really questioned the system that is still used world wide by renowned institutions like the Goethe Institut or Berlitz and Inlingua. But once I stepped out of the system I could see clearly what went and still goes wrong and set out to fix it. This course is just the next step in the evolution of a new era of learning languages starting with German.

I have a Master's degree in German as a Foreign Language from the Technical University of Berlin and one in Turkish Studies from the Free University of Berlin. I've been working as a German tutor since 1999 and have worked with over a thousand people from almost every country of this planet. They were of all ages and classes, had all kinds of religous and political views and were at times more at times less talented to learn German. Overall I spent more than 10.000 hours of my life on teaching and learning languages.

German is my favorite language as I have a deep understanding of its logic and beauty which I'm trying to share with you in form of this course.

Margareth Jabczynski (Inspiration, contributor and singer songwriter with sG)

Margareth uses her incredible talent to help you connect abstract information with your emotions by transforming knowledge into wonderful music. Her songs are like honey that sweetens the beautiful logic and structure of this course. She's our experienced conversation trainer and knows from the heart what helps German learners like you to overcome initial inhibition and to speak freely.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this course to prepare my A1, A2 or my B2 exam as well?
This course was created to help you with your B1 TELC & Goethe exam. While the principles and advice given in this course might be applicable to other levels, I won't promise nor claim this. Purchase this course only if you are aiming passing a German B1 TELC or Goethe exam.
Is there live tutoring involved in this course?
Clearly no. To prepare for your oral exam I advise that you book a private tutor that focusses on the oral B1 exam and practices it with you. This course helps you to save valuable time and money by preparing you thoroughly for your exam. But it can't make you speak nor give you live feedback on your speaking skills.
My English is not so good. Will this course work for me?
You can check our free German Articles Course or the first lesson of our Everyday German Course for free to see whether you understand Michael well. If so, you will be fine with the content of the course. If you struggle with English you might be a bit slower than a native English speaker though but you might still be able to work with this course.
How long do I have access to the course?
As long as smarterGerman and the platform that hosts this course exist, you'll have access to your materials. We'll do anything to make this a couple of decades. By then you should hopefully be "done" with your German learning.
Can I download the materials?
You will be able to download the videos one by one but honestly I don't think you should nor do you need to.

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