Beginner to Advanced
Levels of German Language Proficiency
Common European Framework of Reference
The Common European Framework of Reference as issued by the European Commission is the basis for the advancement of European multilingualism. Binding levels of competency were developed for the German language on the basis of this framework.
EU Level | Our Courses | Content | Duration | Exam |
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A1 | A1 | You learn how to make simple enquiries in speaking and writing, and to give instructions. You build on your basic grammar skills and increase your vocabulary. | 80 Lessons / 4 Weeks | ÖSD Zertifikat A1 |
A2 | A2.1 A2.2 |
You learn how to express yourself adequately in familiar, everyday situations and to read and understand simple texts. | 80 Lessons / 4 Weeks | ÖSD Zertifikat A2 |
B1 | B1.1 B1.2 |
You consolidate and revise basic grammar structures, and learn to lead discussions on interesting topics. | 80 Lessons / 4 Weeks | ÖSD Zertifikat B1, ÖSD Zertifikat B1 Deutsch / Jugendliche |
B2 | B2 | You have a command of the essentials of German. You practise reading, writing and discussing difficult topics and work-related issues. | 160 Lessons / 8 Weeks | ÖSD Zertifikat B2 |
C1 | C1 | You learn to express yourself clearly both in speaking and writing on a large number of topics and to understand almost all texts. | 160 Lessons / 8 Weeks | ÖSD Zertifikat C1 |
C2 | individual (& WEP) | individual; You can express yourself fluently in German. You work on literary, socio-political, cultural and scientific topics. | ÖSD Zertifikat C2 / Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch |
Placement
After a written assessment test and an oral assessment interview you are placed in the appropriate level. The written assessment test takes approximately 60 minutes and covers grammar, reading comprehension and writing skills. It is included in your booking materials or available online.
Please return the placement test by email after receiving your booking confirmation, otherwise it is possible that you might miss the first day’s classes of your German course.
A1 German level
You have little knowledge of German. You learn how to make simple enquiries in speaking and writing, and to give instructions. You build on your basic grammar skills and increase your vocabulary.
A2 German level
You have some knowledge of German. You learn how to express yourself adequately in familiar, everyday situations and to read and understand simple texts.
B1 German level
Your basic German skills are incomplete. You consolidate and revise basic grammar structures, and learn to lead discussions on interesting topics.
B2 German level
You have a command of the essentials of German. You practise reading, writing and discussing difficult topics and work-related issues.
C1 German level
You have a good command of German. You learn to express yourself clearly both in speaking and writing on a large number of topics and to understand almost all texts.
C2 German level
You can express yourself fluently in German. You work on literary, socio-political, cultural and scientific topics.