German course C1 in Dresden
C1 is the level for studying at a German university and for jobs in which you speak and write a lot. In our German course C1 you work on expression, style and reading comprehension so that you can use German effectively and flexibly at university and at work.
What you learn at level C1
After C1 you understand demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. You express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for words, and you can produce clear, well-structured and detailed contributions on complex subjects.
- presenting complex issues in a structured way
- academic and journalistic texts
- presentations, discussions and negotiations
- style, register and finer shades of meaning
- writing essays and demanding texts
- preparing for university and specialist language
The topics in Erkundungen C1
The course follows the eight chapters of the coursebook. The full table of contents with the course overview (speaking tasks, vocabulary and grammar for each chapter) is available as a PDF.
- Weather and communication
- Happiness and other feelings
- Success and failure
- Progress and environment
- The realm of the senses
- History and politics
- Sound, image and word
- Life paths and the future
How to take C1 with us
Evening course C1
Twice a week in the evening, modules C1.1 and C1.2 with 12 weeks each. Start at any time after placement.
from 37 € / week
Details & datesOnline course C1
Live one-to-one lessons by video, dates by arrangement. Content tailored to your goals.
55 € per 60 min
Details & datesCoursebook
We teach with the exam-oriented coursebook Erkundungen C1 from Schubert-Verlag Leipzig, plus our own DSD materials.
Exam Zertifikat Deutsch C1
On a date of your choice, no course required. Duration approx. 5 hours, fee 200 €, certificate issued straight away.
About the examsQuestions about the German course C1
For C1 you should have a confident command of B2. The placement test goes up to B2, so we are happy to advise you personally on starting at C1.
In the evening course a level consists of two modules (C1.1 and C1.2) with 12 weeks and 48 lessons each. One lesson (UE) lasts 45 minutes.
You can join the evening course at any time after the placement. Online lessons are arranged individually.
Evening course: 440 € per module of 12 weeks, i.e. from 37 € per week. Online one-to-one: 45 € for the first session, then 55 € per 60 minutes.
Yes. You can take the exam Zertifikat Deutsch C1 with us on a date of your choice, even without attending a course beforehand. It takes approx. 5 hours and the fee is 200 €.
After C1 you can continue with Erkundungen C2 up to the highest level of the framework. All levels A1 to C2 explained