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C1.2 · Course curriculum

What does German course C1.2 include?

C1.2 focuses on accuracy, flexibility and exam readiness: advanced grammar, automatic declension, sophisticated vocabulary and nuanced communication. The course includes 120 teaching units of 45 minutes.

C1.2 at a glance

  • 120 teaching units; 1 unit = 45 minutes
  • 100% live online in groups of 3–6
  • Goethe and telc exam preparation integrated when relevant
  • Course materials included; no compulsory homework
Course content explained

What will you learn in C1.2?

The table provides a detailed overview of the course. Teaching materials and individual activities are part of the actual lessons.

AreaContent in C1.2
GrammarComplex sentence structures, flexible word order, Konjunktiv I/II, indirect speech, passive, nominal/verbal style and advanced constructions
Declension/casesLargely automatic use, including genitive, participial attributes and long noun phrases
VocabularyAbstract, precise and stylistically appropriate vocabulary; collocations and nuances
ReadingComplex abstract texts, implied meaning, viewpoints, argument strategies and subtle distinctions
ListeningNatural faster speech, lectures, discussions, indirect meaning, attitudes and intentions
WritingNuanced argumentation, weighing evidence, precise wording, register and style
SpeakingDiscuss complex topics spontaneously and flexibly, paraphrase and respond to unexpected points
Comparison within C1

What is the difference between C1.2 and C1.1?

Both courses belong to CEFR level C1. The .1 and .2 split is our course structure, allowing a clear, progressive learning path.

AreaC1.2C1.1
GrammarComplex sentence structures, flexible word order, Konjunktiv I/II, indirect speech, passive, nominal/verbal style and advanced constructionsComplex main and subordinate clauses, subjunctive, indirect speech, passive, relative clauses and flexible word order
Declension/casesLargely automatic use, including genitive, participial attributes and long noun phrasesAll four cases, adjective endings, nominalised adjectives, participles and complex noun phrases
VocabularyAbstract, precise and stylistically appropriate vocabulary; collocations and nuancesBroad, increasingly precise vocabulary, synonyms, collocations, nuances and registers
ReadingComplex abstract texts, implied meaning, viewpoints, argument strategies and subtle distinctionsLonger B2/C1 texts, argument structure, viewpoints, paraphrase and implicit meanings
ListeningNatural faster speech, lectures, discussions, indirect meaning, attitudes and intentionsLong interviews and discussions, multiple speakers, natural speed and detail
Course goalBuild a solid foundationDevelop independent communication
Who is C1.2 suitable for?

C1.2 is suitable if you are ready to develop the language skills at this stage.

Choose this course if your current German fits the previous step and you want to develop the language skills described above. If you are unsure about your level, you can ask for guidance before requesting a place.

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