Today we’re taking a step towards B1 level in German. On Sillabi, you’ll find a wide range of grammar resources designed to help you progress with confidence.

According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), a learner at B1 level:

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Our B1 German grammar sheets include clear explanations, tables, and plenty of examples to help you review key topics or clear up any doubts. They’re ideal if you’re already comfortable with German and want to revisit some topics from previous levels as well.

Here are a couple of questions you’ll find answered in the materials:

• When is the word “es” mandatory in German, and when is it optional? For example, in “Ich glaube es nicht, dass er kommt” (“I don’t think he’s coming”), can you omit “es”?
• Are you familiar with modal particles (Modalpartikeln) and how they’re used? Which one would you add to this sentence to make it sound polite? “Komm ___ bitte mal her!” (“Come here, please!”)

If these questions have sparked your curiosity, click here to explore the relevant content. Otherwise, you can test your current level with our free placement test or jump straight into the B1 course.