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What is the C1 language level?

  • The C1 language user can understand a longer conversation at this level (even if this is not clearly structured and much is not said explicitly).
  • The learner can understand long complex factual and literary texts
  • The learner understands technical articles and longer technical instructions, even if not directly from or familiar with the field.
  • You can give a clear and good description of something
  • Pupils can express themselves spontaneously and reproduce sentences comfortably

Requirements for the language level C1

  • Previous language knowledge of level B2
  • Motivation
  • Willingness to learn something new
  • Exercise discipline independently

Learning objectives of language level C1

Listen

  • Follow longer speeches and conversations, even if they are unstructured and connections are only hinted at and not explained
  • Understand TV programmes and films without much effort

Writing

  • Clear, structured written expression
  • Detailed presentation of own views
  • Writing letters, essays and reports on complex issues and highlighting the essentials
  • Using appropriate stylistic devices and formulating the text

Speak

  • Participation in discussions
  • Effortless, spontaneous and fluent expression
  • Language can be used flexibly in everyday life and at work
  • Precise expression of one's own opinion and thoughts
  • Speaking coherently
  • Discuss complex issues in detail
  • Link topic points and explain individual aspects
  • Appropriate conclusion of one's own contribution

Read

  • Comprehension of long complex non-fiction and literary texts
  • Perceiving stylistic features
  • Understanding professional articles
  • Understanding technical instructions

What does a C1 language course include?

  • Achievement of the learning objectives of language level C1
  • Expand vocabulary and vocabulary words
  • Expand grammar skills
  • Apply what you have learned in the form of many different exercises
  • Active language and conversation training
  • Writing training
  • Consolidate the language skills already learned
  • Working through and training difficulties

What should language learners be able to do after a C1 language course?

  • Mastery of the learning objectives of language level C1
  • Master vocabulary
  • Comprehensible and correct expression without much effort
  • Extensive linguistic skills on complex issues
  • Ability to continue with C2 language level

How long does it take to reach the C1 language level?

  • Personal and individual learning speed varies from learner to learner
  • Depending on the duration, frequency and intensity of the language course
  • Depending on the student's willingness to learn and practise independently
  • Duration is on average 120 to 240 lessons

What happens after a C1 language course?

After successfully completing level C1, language learners have various options for continuing:

  • Advanced language course at C2 level
  • Advanced language course to consolidate C1 language skills or review difficult topics
  • Registration to a recognized language test in order to have C1 language skills officially certified
  • Apply the acquired C1 language skills in everyday life