German for vocational training and nursing, aiming for B1
Nursing training in Germany usually requires German at B1 or B2, depending on the federal state. The hardest part for most learners is speaking: planning something with a partner, giving a 3–4 minute presentation and answering questions. This program practises exactly that structure, along with the phrases used every day in care homes, workshops and local government offices.
6 units in this program
The AI plays the interviewer, an elderly patient, a master craftsman and a clerk at the citizens' office (Bürgeramt).
Framework: CEFR — Goethe-Zertifikat / telc B1. Target: B1 (speaking). Mock test criteria: Task completion, Coherence, Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation.
- 1Introducing yourself (sich vorstellen)Introduce yourself: name, age, education, experience, why you chose Germany.Model sentence: Ich heiße … und komme aus Vietnam.: My name is … and I'm from Vietnam.
- 2Interview with a German company (Vorstellungsgespräch)Answer interview questions: strengths and weaknesses, motivation, plans; ask the recruiter questions back.Model sentence: Meine Stärke ist, dass ich…: My strength is…
- 3Nursing: caring for patients (Pflege)Ask how patients are, take blood pressure, help with eating and moving, report to the head nurse.Model sentence: Wie geht es Ihnen heute?: How are you feeling today?
- 4Training on the workshop floor (Ausbildung)Understand your trainer's instructions and safety rules, ask again, report on your work.Model sentence: Was soll ich als Nächstes machen?: What should I do next?
- 5Paperwork: registration, bank, insuranceRegister your address (Anmeldung), open an account, get health insurance, see a doctor.Model sentence: Ich möchte mich anmelden.: I'd like to register my address.
- 🏁B1 speaking mock test (Goethe / telc)B1 speaking mock test: introduce yourself, give a presentation (Präsentation), plan something together (gemeinsam planen); scored on B1 criteria.
About the exam and the program
- Nursing training (Pflegefachkraft) takes 3 years (5 years part time) and pays a monthly training salary; German at B1 or B2 is required, depending on the state.
- The Goethe-Zertifikat B1 speaking module is usually taken in pairs, lasts about 15 minutes, with 15 minutes of preparation.
- Three parts: plan something together (about 2–3 minutes), present a topic (3–4 minutes each), answer questions about the presentation (1–2 minutes).
- Each module is passed with at least 60 out of 100 points.
Sources: Ausbildung: Pflegefachkraft (Make it in Germany); Goethe-Zertifikat B1 examination regulations (Goethe-Institut).
What you should know before you start
Mock test results are practice estimates. Check visa conditions and recognition of qualifications on Germany's official websites.
Frequently asked questions
Is vocational training in Germany paid?
Yes. According to Make it in Germany, nursing trainees receive a monthly salary from their training provider; the amount depends on the region, the provider and the year of training.
How many points does the B1 presentation have?
Usually 5: introduce the topic, your own experience, the situation in your country, pros and cons, conclusion. The MOMIC mock test follows these 5 steps.
Try the German · vocational training & nursing (B1) program
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