Courses and the European Framework of Reference (GER)

You are not sure, which course suits you best? To give you an orientation, which course level is best for you, we have summarized the optional descriptions for the respective levels here (Those: Common european reference framework).

To realize, which course level is best for you, you have with us in German | kolleg the opportunity to take a placement test. This lasts 2,5 until 3 Hours of writing and 15 Minutes orally.

Elementary language application

A1

Can be trusted, understand and use everyday expressions and very simple sentences, aiming at the satisfaction of specific needs. Can introduce himself and others and ask other people questions about themselves – With. B. where you 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 interlocutor speaks slowly and clearly and is ready to help.

A2

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions, related to areas of very immediate importance (With. B. Information about the person and the family, shop, job, closer environment). Can be in simple, report routine situations, which are about a simple and direct exchange of information about familiar and familiar things. Can with simple means his own origin and education, Describe the immediate environment and things related to immediate needs.

Independent language application

B1

Can understand the main points, when clear standard language is used and when it comes to familiar things from work, school, Free time etc.. goes. Can handle most situations, that you meet 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, dreams, Describe hopes and goals and give brief reasons or explanations for plans and views.

B2

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 great effort on both sides. Can express himself clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, Explain a point of view on a topical issue and the pros- and indicate disadvantages of various options.

Competent language use

C1

Can be a wide range of demanding, Understand 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 be clear, Express yourself in a structured and detailed manner on complex issues and use various means of text linking appropriately.

C2

Can do practically anything, what he / she reads or listens, understand effortlessly. Can summarize information from various written and oral sources, giving reasons and explanations in a coherent presentation. Can be spontaneous, Express it very fluently and precisely and also make finer nuances of meaning clear in more complex matters.