Guides to Learning German

Persian speakers can start German at A1 and move step by step to B1 — the level needed for migration, family reunification and citizenship. Daily focus on vocabulary, grammar and speaking, plus exam practice, usually gets there in 6–12 months.

The German B1 exam tests "independent user" level and is required for family reunification, permanent residence and German citizenship. Three main bodies run it — Goethe, telc and ÖSD — and it has four parts: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Arabic speakers can start German at A1 and progress step by step to B1 — the level needed to pass the integration course and to qualify for permanent residence and citizenship. With daily practice on vocabulary, grammar and speaking, plus exam preparation, most learners reach B1 in 6 to 12 months.

Russian speakers can start German at A1 and progress step by step to B1 — the level needed for migration, family reunification and citizenship. With daily vocabulary, grammar and speaking practice plus exam practice, that usually takes 6–12 months.

Ukrainian speakers can start German at A1 and progress step by step to B1 — the level needed for migration, family reunification and citizenship. With daily vocabulary, grammar and speaking practice plus exam practice, that usually takes 6–12 months.