What you'll learn at Goethe-Zertifikat B1
~2,400 words cumulative, including opinion and workplace vocabulary
Genitive, Konjunktiv II, relative clauses, passive introduction
Reading Deutsche Welle, short fiction and podcast transcripts
Example Goethe-Zertifikat B1 phrases
Wenn ich Zeit hätte, würde ich mitkommen.
If I had time, I'd come along.
Frequently asked questions
Is B1 enough for German citizenship?+
B1 is generally the language level required for naturalisation. Requirements change, so confirm against the current official guidance.
How long from A2 to B1?+
Usually 150–200 hours. German is Category II for English speakers — slower than Spanish or French, mainly because of case and word order.