What is the C1 language level? - C1 language courses

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