German C2

German level C2 – Expert
Level description and overview of language exams

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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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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