What does C1 German mean?

There are 6 levels of German proficiency: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.

C1 German is fluent German. It means that you can…1

  • Understand TV shows and movies without too much effort.
  • Understand specialised articles and longer technical instructions, even about unfamiliar topic.
  • Speak fluently and spontaneously, without always searching for expressions.
  • Write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report.
Sources and footnotes
  1. europa.eu, Wikipedia, Uni Bremen