B1B2Exams & B1
Goethe vs telc: which B1 or B2 exam should you take?
Compare Goethe and telc B1 and B2 exams by format, speaking tasks and booking questions. Choose the right certificate for your goal, budget and deadline.
· 4 min read
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German B1 speaking: what to do when your mind goes blank
Practise German B1 speaking with a simple answer structure, a partner dialogue and a 15-minute routine. Learn how to keep going when a word goes missing.
· 5 min read
A2B1B2Vocabulary
German work emails: 3 polite templates with translations
Write clearer German work emails with translated templates for rescheduling, requesting a document and following up. Includes greetings and a final checklist.
· 5 min read
B1B2Life & work in Germany
Average salary in Germany: mean, median and take-home pay
Understand Germany’s average and median salaries, gross versus net pay, and how to compare a job offer using annual income, working hours and local costs.
· 5 min read
A2B1B2Life & work in Germany
Is moving to Germany worth it? A practical decision guide
Weigh seven possible benefits and five trade-offs of moving to Germany. Use a practical checklist for your career, language, housing, money and support network.
· 5 min read
B1B2Life & work in Germany
Nursing Ausbildung in Germany: what you earn and what you spend
Nursing Ausbildung pay in 2026 year by year, what brutto and netto mean, a sample monthly budget, and whether you need B1 or B2 German for training.
· 6 min read
A1A2B1Life & work in Germany
Can you get a job in Germany without speaking German?
Yes, some German employers hire in English, but it depends on the role, the team and your work permit. How to read job adverts and plan your search.
· 6 min read
A1A2Vocabulary
German for your first month: 25 phrases for real situations
25 German phrases for your first month in Germany, each with a likely reply: asking for help, shopping, collecting parcels, flat viewings and appointments.
· 6 min read
B1B2Exams & B1
How long does it take to learn German to B1 or B2?
How long does German B1 or B2 take? Goethe's lesson benchmarks converted into real hours and months, with three weekly schedules you can compare.
· 7 min read