If you prefer explicit, table-driven grammar explanations, or if you are self-studying without any external help (choose Begegnungen or Grammatik aktiv + Lesetraining instead).
Target Audience: Adult learners (16+) at the B1 level according to the CEFR, particularly those studying in a classroom setting or with a teacher. It is the third part of the six-volume Menschen series (A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1, B1.2). menschen b1 kursbuch
Menschen B1 makes the leap from "survival German" (A2) to "independent user" (B1) as painless as possible. It's not perfect, but it's one of the most pedagogically sound and enjoyable B1 coursebooks on the market today. If you prefer explicit