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For Goethe and telc B1 candidates

Pass your German B1 exam, and finally speak with confidence

Gateway2Deutsch is the B1 learning platform where AI checks your homework in seconds and a real teacher confirms every correction. Mock exams, daily practice and a live speaking club, explained in English and Urdu.

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Guten Morgen, Ayesha
Your B1 exam: in 41 days
23-day streak
340 coins
B1 readiness
68%
Lesen · Reading74%
Hören · Listening69%
Schreiben · Writing58%
Sprechen · Speaking61%
Focus this week: Schreiben (formal letters)
Homework feedback
Teacher reviewed ✓
Email to your landlord · AI found 3 mistakes
Ich habe gestern nach Berlin gefahren.
Ich bin gestern nach Berlin gefahren.
Verbs of movement use "sein" in the Perfekt.
FS "Good structure! Use 'Sehr geehrte Frau …' for formal letters." – Frau Sana
Score: 17 / 20
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Modul 5 · Lesson 3 of 8
Writing formal emails
Sprechclub: Daily routines
Thu · 7:00 PM PKT · 6 seats left
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Mock exam 3: full B1
Timed · 4 modules · ~3 hours
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Today's words · 8 of 10
der Kuchen · cake · کیک die Wohnung · flat · فلیٹ der Termin · appointment · ملاقات کا وقت

Sound familiar?

B1 isn't hard because of grammar. It's hard because nobody shows you exactly what to fix.

01

You understand, but freeze when you speak

You know the words. Then the examiner asks a question and nothing comes out. Speaking needs real practice with real people, not just apps.

02

Your writing comes back days later, or never

You write a letter, wait a week for corrections, and repeat the same mistakes in the exam. Writing improves with fast, specific feedback.

03

You don't know if you're ready to book the exam

The exam fee is high and your visa, job or university depends on it. Booking too early is expensive. Booking too late costs months.

The platform

Everything you need for B1, in one place

AI makes practice fast. Teachers make it right. You always see both.

Teacher-checked homework

AI marks mistakes in seconds with an explanation. Your teacher confirms or corrects it within 24 hours.

Timed B1 mock exams

Full Goethe- and telc-style mocks for Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen, under real exam timing.

Readiness score

See your level in all four skills and know when you're ready to book, before you pay the exam fee.

Daily words and streaks

10 B1 words a day with article, audio, example and Urdu meaning. Keep your streak, earn coins for free notes.

Live speaking club

Small groups, weekly topics from the real exam, and a partner to practise the paired speaking task.

Video lessons and notes

Short lessons with subtitles and downloadable notes. Grammar explained in English and Urdu.

Ask a teacher

Stuck on a question? Send it and get a teacher's answer within 24 hours.

Certificates

Earn a Gateway2Deutsch certificate for every finished module to share on your CV or LinkedIn.

Courses

Your path from A1 to B2

We're starting with B1, the level most visas, jobs and Ausbildung programs ask for. More levels are on the way.

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A1
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German for beginners

Greetings, numbers, everyday phrases and Start Deutsch 1 prep.

A2
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Everyday German

Talk about your life, work and plans, and prepare for A2 exams.

B1
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B1 Exam Mastery

10 modules, 4 full mock exams, teacher feedback. View course →

B2
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B2 for work and study

Professional German for jobs, university and nursing recognition.

Three ways to learn

Pick what fits your budget and timeline

The Playbook and the B1 Course are one-time purchases you keep forever. Platform Pro is a monthly subscription with new practice every week.

B1 Exam Playbook
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B1 Exam Playbook

160 pages of exam strategies, 60 model answers and ready-to-use phrases for every B1 task.

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Teacher-checked homework, unlimited mock exams, speaking club and daily practice.

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Video course

B1 Exam Mastery Course

10 modules, 70+ lessons and 4 full mock exams that take you from A2 to exam-ready.

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Community and live events

Speak German every week, not just on exam day

Practise with learners at your level and get corrected by teachers in small, friendly groups.

✓Weekly Sprechclub: topics taken from real B1 speaking tasks
✓Monthly live mock exam: speaking scored by a teacher
✓Practice partners: matched by level and time zone for the paired task
✓Teacher Q&A: live answers on grammar, exams and life in Germany
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Upcoming sessions
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06
Sprechclub: Planning a trip together
7:00 PM PKT · B1 · 8 seats
NOV
13
Live mock: Sprechen Teil 1–3
6:00 PM PKT · teacher-scored
NOV
20
Q&A: Writing the perfect formal letter
8:00 PM PKT · open to all members

Learners

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Pricing

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Less than the cost of one private lesson a week.

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Try the platform and see how we teach.

✓ First module of the B1 course
✓ 5 daily words with streaks
✓ 1 mock exam section (Lesen)
✓ 1 AI-checked writing task
✕ Teacher review
✕ Speaking club
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✓ Everything on the platform, all levels as they launch
✓ Teacher-reviewed homework and writing (8 per month)
✓ Unlimited timed mock exams and readiness score
✓ Weekly speaking club and monthly live mock
✓ Ask a teacher, answered within 24 hours
✓ Certificates for every module
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For teachers and language academies

Run your German batches on Gateway2Deutsch

Assign homework, let AI pre-check it, approve corrections in one click, and track every student's progress. Teacher and academy accounts are opening soon.

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FAQ

Questions, answered

Can't find your answer? Write to us on WhatsApp or at hello@gateway2deutsch.com.

What's the difference between the Playbook, the Course and Pro? +

The Playbook is a PDF with exam strategies and model answers, best for quick revision. The B1 Course is a complete video course that takes you from A2 to exam-ready. Pro is a subscription for ongoing practice: teacher-checked homework, unlimited mock exams and the speaking club. Many students combine the Course with Pro.

Which exams does this prepare me for? +

Goethe-Zertifikat B1 and telc Deutsch B1. Both test reading, listening, writing and speaking, and our mock exams follow their formats and timing. We are not affiliated with Goethe-Institut or telc.

What level do I need to start? +

You should have finished A2 or be close to it. Not sure? Take the free 15-minute placement test and we'll tell you where to begin.

Is the AI correction reliable? +

The AI marks mistakes fast and explains them, but it can be wrong. That's why on Pro a teacher reviews your homework and writing and confirms or corrects every mark. You always see both.

How do the live speaking sessions work? +

Sessions run online in small groups of up to 8 learners at the same level, led by a teacher. Times are set for Pakistan time and recordings of Q&A sessions are available to members.

How can I pay from Pakistan? +

You can pay in PKR by debit or credit card, JazzCash or Easypaisa. International students can pay in EUR by card.

Can I cancel anytime? +

Yes. Cancel Pro from your account settings in two clicks. You keep access until the end of your billing period.

What if it's not for me? +

Every purchase comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee. Email us within 14 days and we'll refund you in full.

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