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

Exam guidelines (PDF. 314 KB)
Terms and conditions for exam administration (PDF, 300 KB)
Supplement to the terms and conditions for exam participants with
   special needs (PDF, 228KB)
Information for examination candidates with special needs (PDF, 61 KB)

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