B2 level program – German language

level B2 is an advanced level that enables you to communicate confidently and fluently in academic, professional and social situations. During this level you will develop the ability to understand complex texts, argue your opinions, give presentations and use advanced grammatical structures in everyday communication.

The program is built according to the standards of CEFR and prepares candidates for advanced communication in German-speaking countries, as well as for university studies or employment in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

At B2 level you will learn:

• Discuss time management and organization of personal life.
• Argue and defend your opinion in various debates.
• Discuss professions, careers and professional development.
• Write professional documents, requests and official correspondence.
• Prepare and present academic topics.
• Discuss consumerism, economics and the impact of advertising.
• Analyze consumer behavior and economic developments.
• Talk about modern cities, architecture and urbanization.
• Describe buildings, monuments and historical objects.
• Discuss health, the health system and lifestyle.
• Talk about sports, physical activity and well-being.
• Discuss education, universities and postgraduate studies.
• Write essays and letters of motivation for studies.
• Describe travel experiences and life in different countries.
• Discuss the cultures and traditions of German-speaking countries.
• To analyze the impact of food and the way of eating on health.
• Talk about business, entrepreneurship and the world of economics.
• Discuss job interviews and the hiring process.
• Conduct professional conversations and negotiations.
• Talk about dreams, wishes and plans for the future.
• Discuss technology, innovation and scientific development.
• To analyze issues related to nature, environment and animal protection.
• Discuss climate change and sustainable development.
• Talk about the media, social networks and their impact on society.
• Analyze articles, reports and authentic materials.
• To give professional and academic presentations.
• Describe complex pictures and situations spontaneously.
• Participate in debates and discussions with developed arguments.
• Communicate freely in different situations.

Grammar

During this level you will acquire:

• Advanced use of Präsens, Präteritum, excellent, Plusquamperfect AND Inserted I & II.
• Differences between grammatical tenses in communication.
• Subjunctive I AND Subjunctive II.
• Oblique speech (Indirect Rede).
• The secondary diathesis (Passive) in all forms and times.
• Zustandspassiv and its use.
• Modal verbs in advanced structures.
• Relative clauses and complex structures.
• Conditional and hypothetical sentences.
• Causative, adverbial, objective and consequent sentences.
• Buildings with Infinitive + zu.
• boredom (Nominalization) and its use.
• Structures with you are....
• Advanced Links (obwohl, während, nachdem, souft, soufen, falls, indem etc.).
• Correct use of prepositions with cases.
• Sentences with complex order of elements.
• Collocations and idiomatic expressions.
• Use of formal and academic language.

Speaking and communication

You will practice:

• Advanced debates and discussions.
• Professional presentations.
• Academic presentations.
• Description of the pictures.
• Analyzing graphs and statistics.
• Job interview.
• Business communication.
• Professional negotiations and discussions.
• Communication in universities and institutions.
• Argument and counterargument.
• Presentations on culture, history and current affairs.
• Discussions on technology, economics and politics.
• Spontaneous communication in real situations.

Writing

You will learn to write:

• Argumentative essay.
• Analytical essay.
• Reports.
• Summary of texts.
• Articles.
• Professional email.
• Official letter.
• Complaints and requests.
• Motivation letter.
• Professional CV.
• Applications for jobs and universities.
• Written presentations.
• Comments and analysis.

Reading and listening

The program includes:

• Authentic items.
• Professional reports.
• Academic materials.
• The interview.
• Debates.
• Documentaries.
• News and current affairs.
• Scientific texts.
• Cultural materials.
• Intensive listening exercises according to international standards.
• Analysis of complex texts.

Preparation for international exams

The professor Arijeta Ibishi Deari prepares candidates professionally for international German language exams:

• Goethe-Zertifikat B2
• telc Deutsch B2
• ÖSD Certificate B2

Preparation includes:

• Detailed analysis of the exam structure.
• Intense exercises for Read, hear, write AND Sprechen.
• Full simulations of real exams.
• Strategies for time management.
• Special preparation for presentations and discussions.
• Professional proofreading of essays and written assignments.
• Improving pronunciation, fluency and use of advanced structures.
• Periodic tests and continuous monitoring of progress.

What can you expect?

• Professional, modern and interactive trainings.
• Contemporary methodology for learning the German language.
• Exercises for each lesson in the app EnglishForLife and the system eLearn.
• Detailed reporting of progress, exercises and quizzes.
• Supplementary materials and PDFs for most units.
• Intensive exercises with audio.
• Hybrid learning: in the classroom or LIVE on Zoom, combined with the exercises in the app.
• Specialized preparation for exams Goethe, telc AND ÖSD.
• Ongoing support from experienced professors.

business hours

This course usually takes place 4 times a week, with a duration of 70–90 minutes for each lesson. The program is organized in the form intense, preparing you for advanced communication and success in international German language exams.

Everything you need to have

• Laptop, computer or phone.
• application EnglishForLife and the platform Zoom installed.
• After registration and payment, our staff will send you all login details by email.
• Through the application EnglishForLife you will have access to materials, exercises, audio, tests, progress reports and the lesson schedule.
• Lessons can be followed in class OR LIVE Online, according to the variant chosen together with Professor Arijeta Ibishi Deari.