German B1 Exam Study Plan - 4 Weeks
Overview:
Goal: Prepare for the German B1 exam (Goethe/TELC)
Timeframe: 4 weeks (adjustable)
Focus: Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Mock Exams
WEEKLY STRUCTURE
Week 1 - Refresh & Rebuild
Focus: Grammar, core vocab, light skills
- Mon: Grammar (Praesens vs Perfekt), DW article
- Tue: Vocab (daily life), Listening (DW Langsam Gesprochene Nachrichten)
- Wed: Modal verbs, Reading, Speaking summary
- Thu: Vocab review (Quizlet/Anki), Short writing task
- Fri: Prepositions, Listening, Journal entry
- Sat: Watch German video, Flashcards
- Sun: Full Reading or Listening task from Goethe
Week 2 - Exam Skill Building
Focus: Reading, listening, writing practice
- Mon: Reading task, Writing (describe city)
- Tue: Listening task, Vocab (work/school)
- Wed: Writing (formal email), Speaking (describe picture)
- Thu: Reading + Redemittel
- Fri: Listening, Grammar (sentence structure)
- Sat: Writing (trip/experience)
- Sun: Practice test: Lesen & Hoeren
Week 3 - Speaking, Writing & Mocks
Focus: Production + timed tasks
- Mon: Speaking: Self-intro + presentation
- Tue: Writing: Formal email + opinion text
- Wed: Listening, Speaking: roleplay
- Thu: Writing practice + corrections
- Fri: Speaking (record or partner)
- Sat: Speaking test simulation, grammar
- Sun: Full mock exam (all modules)
Week 4 - Final Prep
Focus: Mock exams + confidence building
- Mon: Mock exam 1
- Tue: Review mistakes, Listening
- Wed: Speaking practice, Vocab review
- Thu: Full Writing task, email structure
- Fri: Mock exam 2
- Sat: Light review, watch movie
- Sun: Rest or Exam Day
Resources:
- Grammar: Menschen B1, Schritte International B1, Fit fuers Goethe-Zertifikat B1
- Listening: DW Langsam Gesprochene Nachrichten, Deutschtrainer podcast
- Speaking: Redemittel lists, Tandem app or italki
- Mock Exams: Goethe/TELC official samples
Tips:
- Use flashcards daily
- Track your mistakes and repeat those topics
- Practice speaking aloud daily, even alone
- Stay consistent and review every Sunday