C1 German course

Cours d’Allemand C1

General objective:
Atteindre une maîtrise avancée de l’allemand pour comprendre des textes complexes, s’exprimer avec précision et interagir dans des contextes professionnels ou académiques.

Duration and organization

  • Number of weeks: 10 weeks in intensive format (Monday to Friday)
  • Total hours : about 120 hours.

Specific objectives

  • Listening comprehension: Understand long speeches, debates, conferences and authentic media.
  • Reading comprehension: Read complex texts (specialized articles, reports, essays) and grasp their nuances and details.
  • Oral expression : Argue with clarity, nuance the statements, present structured presentations.
  • Written expression: Write elaborate texts (essays, reports, formal letters) with coherence and style.

learning contents

  • Specialized vocabulary: studies, work, politics, culture, sciences.
  • advanced grammar
    • Subjunctive (Konjunktiv I et II) for indirect speech and hypotheses.
    • Complex structures (relative clauses, infinitives, participials).
    • Stylistic nuances and language registers.
  • Technincs for synthesizing, arguing, and convincing.
  • German-speaking culture: news, societal debates, literature and media.

Preparation courses for official exams (Goethe/ÖSD C1

  • exam simulations with detailed correction.
  • methodological workshops to pass the 4 skills (listening/reading comprehension,oral/writing expression).
  • practical advices to manage time and achieve linguistic precision.

Methods and tools

  • Communicative and interactive approach.
  • Debates, presentations, analyses of authentic texts.
  • Multimedia supports (audio, video, e-learning).
  • Continuous assessment + final test (Goethe/ÖSD standards).

Why learn German at level C1?
The C1 level is essential for success in a German-speaking academic or professional environment. It allows you to understand complex content, express yourself with ease and precision, and interact in demanding contexts.