German level C2
- Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.
- He/she can summarise information from various spoken and written sources, reconstruct arguments and explanations and present them in context.
- He/she can express himself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely and understands smoother shades of meaning even in more difficult situations.
- Skřivánek language levels: expert.
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German language exams for level C2
Goethe Zertifikat C2: Grosses Deutsches Sprachdiplom
general German exam at level C2
- the exam entitles the candidate to conduct research or teach in Germany
- minimum number of completed instruction hours: approximately 1000-1200 hours
- the exam includes:
- reading (80 minutes)
- writing (80 minutes)
- listening (35 minutes)
- oral testing (15 minutes, conducted with two candidates)
ÖSD Zertifikat C2 / Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch (ZC2/WD)
this exam tests knowledge of business German at level C2
- the exam is suitable for candidates 16 years of age or older
- minimum number of completed instruction hours: approximately 1000-1200 hours of instruction focused on business language
- the exam includes:
- reading (90 minutes)
- listening (approximately 40 minutes)
- writing (75 minutes)
- oral testing (approximately 20 minutes)
Test WiDaF
- this exam tests knowledge of business German, in which progress is determined by a point score
- the candidate must achieve 898-990 points for level C2;
- the exam is written only – it includes 150 multi-choice questions and tests vocabulary, grammar, reading a listening
State Language Exam – Interpreters
this exam tests the knowledge of the German language for the field of interpreting at level C2
- minimum number of completed instruction hours: approximately 1200 hours
- the exam is organized by language schools with accreditation for state language examinations throughout the Czech Republic
- the exam includes:
- written part (180 minutes, consists of listening)
- oral part (40-45 minutes)
State Language Special –Translators
this exam tests the knowledge of the German language for the field of translating at level C2
- minimum number of completed instruction hours: approximately 1200 hours
- the exam is organized by language schools with accreditation for state language examinations throughout the Czech Republic
- the exam includes:
- written part (240 minutes, reading, translation of texts and writing),
- oral test (25-30 minutes)
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Goethe – Test PRO: Deutsch für den Beruf
This exam tests the knowledge of professional German, the candidate’s level of knowledge is assessed during the test and the result is provided at the end.
- minimum number of completed instruction hours: approx. 600-800 hours, whereas 100-120 hours should be focused on instruction specialized in business language
- the test is completed online
- the exam takes 60-90 minutes and includes listening and reading
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