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Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Our courses and exams are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR for short. Language skills are classified according to three levels: A for elementary, B for independent, and C for competent language use.

For each level there are specific goals that can be achieved in the skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking. You will find more information below.

As a rule, it should be possible to complete one level in 160 lessons – depending on the intensity of the course attended – in seven weeks. Regular class attendance and intensive review of the material covered is a prerequisite. In the case of individual instruction, the total number of hours required to complete a course level is reduced by approximately 50%.

Stats & figures for our German courses in Berlin

Interesting stats & figures for our German courses in Berlin

Overview over the course levels in German

CEFR Level A1

Duration & Certificates

TH per Level
160

Language Certificates English
English A1,
LCCIPreliminary 1,
TOEIC® 10-1201

Language Certificates German
telc Deutsch A1

Acquired language skills
Listening
Can understand simple sentences.

Reading
Can understand simple sentences.

Speaking
Can communicate in short phrases.

Writing
Can produce short, simple postcards.

CEFR Level A2

Duration & Certificates
TH per Level
160

Language Certificates English
English A2,
LCCIPreliminary

Language Certificates German
telc Deutsch A2

Acquired language skills
Listening
Can understand the overall meaning of short, simple, clear messages.

Reading
Can read short, simple texts, e.g., personal correspondence.

Speaking
Can communicate in sentences in everyday situations.

Writing
Can produce short, simple notes, messages and personal letters.

CEFR Level B1

Duration & Certificates
TH per Level
160

Language Certificates English
English B1,
B1 Business,
LCCI-1,
TOEIC® 226-5501,
TOEFL® 42-71

Language Certificates German
Zertifikat Deutsch (telc),
Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer

Acquired language skills

Listening
Can understand important information regarding work, free time, etc..

Reading
Can comprehend text written in everyday language.

Speaking
Can participate in conversations about family, hobbies, and work.

Writing
Can produce simple, connected text on familiar themes.

CEFR Level B2

Duration & Certificates
TH per Level
160

Language Certificates English
English B2,
B2 Business,
LCCI-2,
TOEIC® 551-7851,
TOEFL® 72-94

Language Certificates German
telc Deutsch B2,
B2 Beruf,
B1/B2 Pflege,
TestDaF 3 (B2.1-B2.2),
DSH 1

Acquired language skills

Listening
Can follow lengthy statements and most TV programs.

Reading
Can understand newspaper articles and literary prose.

Speaking
Can communicate fluently and spontaneously.

Writing
Can produce detailed texts and effectively present an argument.

CEFR Level C1

Duration & Certificates
TH per Level
160

Language Certificates English
FSK²
English C1,
LCCI-3,
TOEIC® 786-9451,
TOEFL® 95-113

Language Certificates German
telc Deutsch C1,
C1 Hochschule,
C1 Beruf,
B2/C1 Medizin,
TestDaF 4 (B2.2-C1.1),
TestDaF 5 (C1.1-C1.2),
DSH 2

Acquired language skills
Listening
Can understand lengthy statements and TV programs without great effort.

Reading
Can comprehend complex and literary texts.

Speaking
Can express thoughts fluently, spontaneously, and precisely.

Writing
Can produce clear, well-structured texts on complex subjects.

CEFR Level C2

Duration & Certificates
TH per Level
400

Language Certificates English
Übersetzer*in,
English C2,
LCCI-4,
TOEIC® 946-9901,
TOEFL® 114-120

Language Certificates German
DSH 3,
telc Deutsch C2

Acquired language skills
Listening
Can understand complex language with ease, also when spoken quickly.

Reading
Can comprehend any text with ease.

Speaking
Can participate effortlessly in all conversations and discussions.

Writing
Can produce and discuss sophisticated and complex texts.

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