Goethe B1 and B2
Practise tasks at your chosen level and discuss your answers with Birgit. She is certified to conduct Goethe examinations from A1 to C1 and offers individual feedback to guide your further preparation.
Online via Google Meet
Online German B1 and B2 exam preparation
Preparing for a German B1 or B2 exam? Work one-to-one with Birgit Jänsch on the tasks you find challenging. Practise speaking, writing, listening and reading, with personal feedback and a clear focus on your chosen exam.
30 minutes · €20 · online
Teaching since 1979 · Teaching for the Goethe-Institut since 1990 · Explanations available in English
Preparation for Goethe, telc and DTZ
telc B1 and B2
Individual telc German exam preparation covers the task format, speaking, writing, listening and reading. You receive personal feedback on your answers and the language skills you want to improve.
Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (DTZ)
DTZ exam preparation focuses on language tasks and the test format. Preparation for the German naturalisation test is also available. Check which certificates you need with the responsible authority; lessons do not include legal or immigration advice.
Start with your current level and goal
Discuss your learning experience, chosen exam and planned exam date with Birgit. The consultation helps identify a realistic focus for your lessons. How much preparation you need depends on your starting point and goal.
Practise the skills your exam requires
Speaking
Rehearse oral B1 and B2 exam situations, organise your thoughts and practise responding clearly, with individual feedback.
Writing
Work on written exam tasks, give your texts a clear structure and recognise recurring language mistakes.
Listening and reading
Practise understanding instructions and identifying relevant information in the format of your chosen exam.
Preparing for the B1 speaking exam: three useful steps
A manageable practice routine makes preparation more concrete. Choose a task in the format of your own exam and adapt the exercise to your current level.
1. Understand the task
What do you need to explain, present or plan together? Note the main points and a few useful words. This helps you stay focused without memorising a complete script.
2. Practise aloud
Give your own answer and practise responding to questions. Try this simple exercise: make a suggestion, explain your reason and ask the other person what they think.
3. Use the feedback
Choose one point to improve, such as linking your ideas more clearly, and repeat the task. In lessons, Birgit can discuss your answers with you and adapt the next exercises to your needs.
One-to-one preparation, not a one-size-fits-all course
Quality over quantity: Birgit prepares each lesson around your goal. Lessons take place online via Google Meet, mainly one-to-one, for 60 or 90 minutes. Small groups of no more than three participants are also possible.
How working together begins
Enquire about online lessons
Send Birgit a short note with your level, goal and possible times.
Meet online
A 30-minute online consultation (€20) helps clarify your starting point and goal.
Agree on goals
Dates, focus areas and achievable next steps are agreed together.
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. German time, by arrangement.
Birgit’s experience and qualifications
Birgit Jänsch has taught German since 1979 and has taught for the Goethe-Institut since 1990. Many years living and teaching in Finland and the United Kingdom have shaped her international perspective on language and learning.
- Certified to conduct Goethe examinations at levels A1–C1
- Master of Arts, obtained in the United States
- First State Examination in English and German Studies, Hamburg
- CELTA – Certificate of English Language Teaching for Adults
German · Native · English · C2 · French · B1 · Spanish · B1 · Finnish · A2
More about Birgit JänschPrices for personal online lessons
The package includes ten individual 60-minute lessons for €490 in total. Prices for 90-minute lessons, small groups, texts and applications are available on request.
Consultation
30 minutes · online
One-to-one lesson
60 minutes · online
Package of 10
10 × 60 minutes · online
Other services
90 minutes, groups, texts & applications
Payment & arrangements
Payment in advance by bank transfer. Invoice and payment details are shared after personal contact by email. There is no online checkout.
Cancellations
Cancellations are free of charge up to 48 hours before the lesson. If you do not attend without cancelling in time, the lesson will be charged.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, preparation is available for Goethe and telc exams and the Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (DTZ). Birgit is certified to conduct Goethe examinations at A1–C1; this does not imply a telc or DTZ examiner qualification. Preparation for the German naturalisation test is also available.
Exam formats and preparationYou can practise speaking, writing, listening and reading in the format of your chosen exam. For example, you can rehearse a spoken answer, use feedback to improve its structure and try again. In writing, you work on addressing the task, expressing yourself clearly and recognising recurring mistakes.
See the exam skillsIn the consultation, you discuss your previous learning, current difficulties and goal with Birgit. This helps establish a starting point for lessons. The website and Findus do not provide a binding assessment or language certificate.
It depends on your current level, exam date and the parts you find difficult. In the consultation, Birgit can discuss your starting point and realistic priorities with you. There is no fixed number of lessons that guarantees a pass.
Birgit uses her own teaching materials and recommends suitable course books for purchase when useful. Homework and exercises between lessons are included when they support your learning goal.
The online consultation costs €20. You discuss your starting point and goal with Birgit and clarify possible lesson priorities and next steps. It is not a free trial lesson or an automatic booking.
No. Birgit provides language teaching and cultural orientation, not legal, visa, immigration or residence advice. She does not fill in forms or legally assess official letters; requirements for your particular situation must be checked with the responsible authority.
Your next step
Request a B1/B2 consultation
30 minutes · €20 · online
Tell Birgit your current level, learning goal and possible times. She replies personally. Sending an enquiry does not automatically book or pay for a lesson.