Can understand the main points when clear, standard language is used and the focus is on familiar topics associated with work, school, leisure time, etc. Can deal with most situations typically encountered when travelling in the language region. Can express him/herself simply and coherently regarding familiar topics and areas of personal interest. Can report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and goals as well as make short statements to justify or explain his/her own views and plans.

After passing the examination B1, you will be able to do the following, for example: 

understand key points of information about work, school and leisure time when standard language is being used. 

handle most situations that one would encounter when traveling in German-speaking countries. 

express oneself simply and coherently on familiar topics and areas of personal interest. 

talk about experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and goals, and provide brief explanations and statements of purpose.