Miles ahead. The Goethe-Zertifikat C1

The Goethe-Zertifikat C1 calls for very advanced language skills. It corresponds to level five (C1) on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.


After passing the examination, you will be able to do the following, for example:

  • easily understand relatively long radio talks and radio programmes,
  • understand a wide range of written texts, including longer, more complex factual texts, commentaries and reports,
  • express yourself clearly and logically in essays on complex issues, choosing the right kind of expression to appeal to the reader,
  • verbally express yourself spontaneously and fluently, state your own opinions, formulate your thoughts and views precisely and make detailed contributions of your own.
Further information and exercises for the
Goethe-Zertifikat C1

    Material that can be downloaded

    The exam C 1 is available at the Goethe-Institut Toronto, 100 University Ave.


    Exam Dates:
    March 4, 2013 at 9 am
    application deadlinde: March 1, 2013

    September 16, 2013 at 9 am
    application deadline: September 10, 2013

    November 18, 2013 at 9 am
    application deadline: November 12, 2013

    Registration: in writing, at the Goethe-Institut Toronto

    Price: 170 CAD

    Please contact
    language@toronto.goethe.org

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