B2.1 (in-person ~ Thurs. AM)

  • German, General Languages
Germanic-American Institute: 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
Course Fees (non-GAI member)
$375.00 USD $360.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Dec 05, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Course Fees (current GAI member)
$355.00 USD $340.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Dec 05, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  1. Thu9:30 - 11:30 am (CST)

Description

Structurally: B2.1 begins the Upper Intermediate German sequence. Students will build on the grammatical structures acquired throughout the B1 level while developing greater accuracy and flexibility in their use of German. They will expand their knowledge of complex sentence structures, passive constructions, relative clauses, subjunctive forms, and advanced connectors in order to express ideas in more detailed and nuanced ways.

Functionally: Students will develop their ability to communicate confidently in a variety of personal, professional, and academic contexts. They will discuss current topics, express and defend opinions, participate in discussions and debates, summarize information, and engage with authentic German texts and media. Students will continue to expand their vocabulary and improve their ability to communicate effectively and naturally.

Objectives: At the end of B2.1, students will be able to understand and discuss more complex topics, express and support their opinions, describe experiences and ideas in detail, and participate actively in conversations with native speakers. They will be able to write structured texts, summarize information from different sources, and adapt their language to a variety of communicative situations.

 

Course Dates, Location, & Time:

This is an in-person class that meets for 12 weeks on Thursday mornings from 9:30am to 11:30am at the GAI (301 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN). Additionally, the instructor will offer a weekly "office hour" (30 min) for homework questions and review. The course instructor will decide on a day/time to offer the 30-minute office hour and communicate day/time of week with all registered course participants.

Textbooks:  

Vielfalt B2 (Kursbuch + Arbeitsbuch)  

  • Cost: $40 for the set, available for purchase directly from the GAI by adding the textbook option to your cart.
  • Book order: Books ordered later than 3 weeks before the class starting date won't be available for early pick-up.  We will do our best to have them available by the first class session. Books shipped to your house can take up to a week to arrive.
  • Textbook Pickup: Books ordered at least 3 weeks before the class start date will be available for pick up from approximately one week prior to the first class session on. Please be sure to check your email for updates about book pickup dates. 
  • Shipping: If you are unable to pick up your books onsite at the GAI, you are welcome to use the shipping option at checkout. A $12.00 shipping & handling fee applies.

 

Minimum Enrollment:

 

If there are too few students registered to run a class section, the Director of Language Education will contact the student(s) in the week prior to the term’s start date to discuss other class options.

 

Questions?

Contact our Language Education Department at [email protected]

Class dates

01/07/2027, 01/14/2027, 01/21/2027, 01/28/2027, 02/04/2027, 02/11/2027, 02/18/2027, 02/25/2027, 03/04/2027, 03/11/2027, 03/18/2027, 03/25/2027

Additional services and fees

Textbooks - Vielfalt B1+ (Textbuch and Arbeitsbuch Bundle) $40.00
Shipping (optional - USPS ground) $12.00

Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 6

Maximum: 14

Registration period

Registration starts on 11/02/2026 and ends on 01/16/2027.

In-person location

Germanic-American Institute: 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
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