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
Prerequisites 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
