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B1.1 Menschen File

You try to make a doctor's appointment over the phone. The receptionist speaks fast Schwyzerdütsch or Sächsisch dialect. You say "Wiederholen Sie bitte" three times. On the fourth time, you just say "Ja" to everything. You show up for an appointment next year. In a different city.

If you are a B1.1 Mensch, take a break. Eat a Schrippe (with Käse oder Wurst, you decide). And remember: Even Goethe probably mixed up his adjective endings once. b1.1 menschen

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And they are the bravest, most frustrated people you will ever meet. In the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), B1 is called the "Threshold" level. You are supposed to be able to deal with most situations while traveling, describe experiences, and give simple reasons for opinions. You try to make a doctor's appointment over the phone

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