German Proficiency Levels

 A1 

• understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences that are aimed at satisfying specific needs
• Introducing yourself and others and asking other people questions about themselves - and answering these kinds of questions
• communicate in a simple way if the person you are speaking to speaks slowly and clearly and is ready to help

 A2 

• Understand sentences and frequently used expressions that are related to areas of very immediate importance (e.g. information about the person and family, shopping, work, the immediate vicinity)
• Communicate in simple, routine situations that involve a simple and direct exchange of information about familiar and common things
• Use simple means to describe one's own origin and education, the immediate environment and things in connection with immediate needs

 B1 

• Understand the main points when using clear standard language and when talking about familiar things from work, school, leisure, etc.
• handle most situations encountered while traveling in the language area
• Express yourself simply and coherently on familiar topics and areas of personal interest
• Report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and goals and give short reasons or explanations for plans and views

 B2 

• Understand the main content of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics; also specialist discussions in their own specialty
• Communicate spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is possible without great effort on both sides
• express yourself clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, explain a point of view on a topical issue and state the advantages and disadvantages of various options

 C1 

• understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and also grasp implicit meanings
• Express yourself spontaneously and fluently without having to search for clearly recognizable words
• Use language effectively and flexibly in social and professional life or in training and studies. Can express himself in a clear, structured and detailed manner on complex issues and use various means of linking text appropriately

 C2 

• Understand practically anything he / she reads or hears with ease
• Summarize information from various written and oral sources and present reasons and explanations in a coherent presentation
• Express it spontaneously, very fluently and precisely and also make finer nuances of meaning clear in more complex matters