Levels

Elementary level

A1 – basic level I.

Can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences that aim to meet specific needs.

Can introduce himself and others and ask other people questions about themselves – e.g. B. where they live, what kind of people they know or what kind of things they have – and can give answers to questions of this kind.

Can communicate in a simple way if the person you are speaking to speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.

A2 – basic level II

Can 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).

Can communicate in simple, routine situations that involve a simple and direct exchange of information about familiar and common things.

Can use simple means to describe his or her own origin and education, the immediate environment and things related to immediate needs.

independent usage of language

B1 – intermediate level I.

Can understand the main points when using clear standard language and when talking about familiar things from work, school, leisure, etc.

Can handle most situations encountered while traveling in the language area.

Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar and areas of personal interest.

Can report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and goals and give brief reasons or explanations for plans and views.

B2 – intermediate level II

Can understand the main content of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics; also understands technical discussions in his own specialty.

Can communicate so fluently and spontaneously that a normal conversation with native speakers is possible without any great effort on both sides.

Can express himself clearly and in detail on a wide range of subjects, explain a point of view on a topical issue, and indicate the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

competent language usage

C1 – upper level I.

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and also grasp implicit meanings.

Can express himself fluently and spontaneously without having to look for words that are clearly recognizable.

Can use the 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 – upper level II

Can easily understand virtually anything he / she reads or hears. Can summarize information from various written and oral sources, giving reasons and explanations in a coherent presentation. Can express himself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely and also make finer nuances of meaning clear in more complex matters.