August 8, 2026
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How the Goethe B1 Formal Letter Is Scored (and How to Get It Right)
Everything you need to know about the Goethe B1 formal letter: how examiners score it, the correct layout, required salutations and closings, and the…
Welcome to the Germanlesson.online blog — a collection of articles, grammar guides, and practical tips I have put together over the years as a German teacher.
Some posts focus on grammar topics that my students keep asking about (like when to use trotzdem vs obwohl, or how to survive adjective endings). Others are about learning strategies — what actually works when you are learning German from home, how to stay motivated, and which resources are worth your time.
I write everything in my own words, based on what I have seen work (and not work) for my students over nearly two decades of teaching.
If you are new here, start with the best way to learn German from home or check out my online German courses if you are looking for structured lessons with a real teacher.
— Giulia