Levels: Common European Reference Framework
We teach German on 7 levels ranging from A0 to C2 - as defined by the Common European Reference Framework (CERF). German courses in Berlin run on all 7 levels all year round: so no matter what level you are on right now, you can start any Monday you like. A placement test - consisting of a written and an oral part on your first Monday - will make sure that you will be learning with others of a similar level.
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| How long?* | Certificates you can obtain | ||
| A0 | You don´t speak or understand German | 2 weeks | |
| A1 | You understand and can answer simple questions | 1 month | |
| A2 | You are able to participate in everyday conversations | 1.5 months | |
| B1 | You can read and write simple texts without errors. | 2 months | Goethe B1 (ZD) |
| B2 | You are able to participate in demanding discussions | 2.5 months | Goethe B2 |
| C1 | You can produce essays and read newspapers and literature. | 2.5 months | Goethe C1 TestDaF |
| C2 | You can speak German fluently and understand even idiomatic expressions. | Goethe C2 |
* How long? = how long it will take you to get to a certain level
For example: At the moment you finished level A2 and you want to do Zertifikat Goethe B1, which is closing off level B1. Then you need 2 months with 20 lessons weekly.