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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

    Exam guidelines (PDF. 116 KB)
    Terms and conditions for exam administration (PDF, 103 KB)
    Supplement to the terms and conditions for exam participants with
       special needs (PDF, 98KB)
    Information for examination candidates with special needs (PDF, 61 KB)
    Examination dates "Goethe-Zertifikat C1" 2013
    in Hanoi
    21.+22.02.2013
    03.+04.05.2013
    28.+29.06.2013
    29.+30.08.2013
    17.+18.10.2013


    Examination dates "Goethe-Zertifikat C1" 2013
    in HCMC
    Dates on request
    17.08.