German Language Levels

The German language is divided into several levels. These levels are:

• A1 - Beginner
• A2 - Elementary
• B1 - Intermediate
• B2 - Upper Intermediate
• C1 - Advanced

Levels Required for Different Purposes

• University: B2 or C1
• Work: B1 or B2
• Travel: A1 or A2
• Au Pair Visa: A1

German Language Levels Explained

A1 - Beginner

At this level, you can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.

Practice Materials for A1

A2 - Elementary

At this level, you can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance.

Practice Materials for A2

B1 - Intermediate

At this level, you can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.

Practice Materials for B1

B2 - Upper Intermediate

At this level, you can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialization.

Practice Materials for B2

C1 - Advanced

At this level, you can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.

Practice Materials for C1

Learning Duration

Here's how long it typically takes to learn each level:

• A1: 2 months (Intensive: 3 hours/day) or 4 months (Normal: 1.5 hours/day)
• A2: 2 months (Intensive: 3 hours/day) or 4 months (Normal: 1.5 hours/day)
• B1: 2 months (Intensive: 3 hours/day) or 4 months (Normal: 1.5 hours/day)
• B2: 4 months for B2.1 and B2.2 each (Intensive: 3 hours/day)
• C1: 4 months (Intensive: 3 hours/day)

Total duration to reach B2 level can be approximately 12 months (Intensive) or 24 months (Normal).