German course Level C1 - CEFR
General objective
Achieve an advanced command of German allowing one to understand long and complex texts, express oneself with precision and ease, and interact in academic and professional contexts.
Duration and organization
- Number of weeks: 10 weeks in intensive format (Monday to Friday).
- Total hours : about 120 hours.
Specific objectives
- Listening comprehension: : Understanding long speeches, debates and specialist presentations.
- Reading comprehension: : Read complex texts (articles, reports, essays) and grasp their shades.
- Oral expression : : Argue, nuance your points, present ideas in a clear and structured way.
- Written expression: : Write detailed and coherent texts (essays, syntheses, formal correspondence).
learning contents
- Vocabulary : politics, economy, science, culture, current events.
- advanced grammar :
- Complex subordinates, logical connectors
- Indirect speech, formal style
- Idiomatic structures and nuanced expressions
- Culture : societal debates, German-speaking news, critical analysis
Methods and tools
- Communicative and analytical approach
- Debates, presentations, academic writing
- Authentic materials (articles, podcasts, videos)
- Continuous assessment + preparation for Goethe certifications C1 / ÖSD
Why learn German at level C1?
Level C1 allows to:
- Communicate with ease and precision in complex contexts
- Read and understand specialized texts
- Participate in reasoned and nuanced discussions
- Access to academic and professional opportunities
learning plan
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Week 1 : B2 Revisions and introduction to C1
Week 2 : News and society
Week 3 : Work, study and professional communication
Week 4 : Health, science and technology
Week 5 : Culture, media and critical analysis
Week 6 : Travel, mobility and globalization
Week 7 : City, environment and sustainable development
Week 8 : Argumentation avancée et style formel
Week 9 : Opinion, debates and academic writing
Week 10 Revision and preparation for the exam
campus address
Our campus is located in Doula at the Maetur Bonamoussadi roundabout, in the NICE CREAM building (4th floor ) opposite COGENI
The class will take place in the STUTTGART classroom