GERMAN B1: THE BREAKTHROUGH.
Become independent in daily life. XLINGUA B1 training focuses on active flow.
Live Lessons
With certified teachers.
Small Groups
Intensive with 3–6 people.
70–80% Speaking Time
Active (Speaking First).
XLINGUA App
Material, Zoom & Chat in one place.
Fit for the exam
Training for telc B1 and fide tests.
Picture description
Learn structures to describe any picture fluently.
Discussion
Argue, agree and disagree politely.
Writing letters
Write formal complaints or apologies.
Hard Facts
Format
Online via Zoom.
Duration
20 weeks (30 lessons).
Frequency
90 min. per week.
Certificate
XLINGUA Certificate.
Experience XLINGUA
See for yourself how our method works. Dive into our world.
DON'T FREEZE UP
Overcome your speaking anxiety.
DON'T FREEZE UP
Tech meets real teachers
Speak from day one
Small groups. Faster Progress.
Why XLINGUA Works – From understanding to confident speaking.
BRING A FREE FRIEND (VIP)
GET FIDE TEST READY
Intermediate level, holding conversations, telc B1
- Good basic knowledge required.
- Independent use of language.
- Certificate for naturalization.
B1 Topics
The breakthrough to independence. At B1 we train you to hold your own in discussions, write clearly, and prepare specifically for telc B1 or fide exams.
Expressing Opinions
Discussions on familiar topics.
Written Production
Drafting reports and letters.
Listening Comprehension
Understanding radio and announcements.
Exam preparation: telc B1 & fide
We train exactly what counts in the exam. Reading, writing, listening and speaking – with real task formats and time management.
Reading
Understand texts and answer questions in the exam format. We practise typical telc / fide tasks.
Writing
Letters, e-mails and short texts. Formal style, structure and vocabulary for B1 level.
Speaking
Picture description, discussion and role play. Timed practice and feedback on fluency and accuracy.
Listening
Announcements, conversations and short reports. Strategies for note-taking and answering under time pressure.
Structured discussion topics (B1)
In the course we practise these topics so you can argue, agree and disagree confidently in the exam and in everyday life.
B1 readiness checklist
Use this list to see if you are ready for the B1 course or the exam. If most points apply, you're in the right place.
- I can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters (work, school, leisure).
- I can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in a German-speaking area.
- I can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
- I can describe experiences, events, dreams and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations.
- I want to prepare specifically for telc B1 or fide and need practice with exam formats.
Scientifically Backed
The XLINGUA Flow™ method is based on Stephen Krashen's research on natural language development. Through real context and fewer dull grammar exercises, we enable you to absorb language like a child – just more structured.
SOME OF OUR EXPERTS
50+ certified teachers · 6 languages
Samuel Vaccarin
"Language is the bridge to new opportunities. I accompany you on your path to flow."
Oriana Primucci
"Language is more than words – it’s confidence, clarity, and real communication."
Juan Bobba
"I know exactly where the hurdles are and how to jump them."
Isabelle Calmette
"Giving you confidence so that each lesson is a pleasure and a shared success!"
Lauren Hart
"Confidence comes from doing. Forget you're learning, just speak."
Christina Bäter
"Language connects—laughing with each other too!"
Sandra Lenzin
"From Grüezi to real conversations. I'll accompany you. Are you ready?"
Certification
After each successfully completed course, you will receive the official XLINGUA certificate according to CEFR guidelines.
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