A1 (Anfänger – Beginner):
– Reading (Lesen): Understands simple written materials like signs, short sentences, and basic information on familiar topics.
– Writing (Schreiben): Writes short, simple notes and messages about personal details and daily life.
– Listening (Hören): Understands simple spoken language and can follow basic conversations in familiar contexts.
– Speaking (Sprechen): Engages in basic conversations, introduces oneself, and asks simple questions about personal information.
A2 (Elementar – Elementary):
– Reading: Understands short texts with familiar vocabulary and phrases on everyday topics.
– Writing: Expresses opinions in simple sentences and writes short, basic descriptions.
– Listening: Understands phrases and expressions about familiar situations and topics.
– Speaking: Engages in basic discussions, provides information about personal interests and experiences.
B1 (Mittelstufe – Intermediate):
– Reading: Understands texts related to work, school, or leisure activities with some unfamiliar vocabulary.
– Writing: Expresses opinions and experiences in simple, connected texts.
– Listening: Understands the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters.
– Speaking: Participates in conversations on familiar topics and expresses opinions.
B2 (Obere Mittelstufe – Upper Intermediate):
– Reading: Understands longer texts, articles, and reports on a wide range of topics.
– Writing: Writes clear, detailed texts on various subjects.
– Listening: Understands extended speech and complex ideas on both concrete and abstract topics.
– Speaking: Engages fluently in discussions, provides clear and detailed explanations on various subjects.
C1 (Fortgeschritten – Advanced):
– Reading: Understands complex texts and recognizes implicit meaning in specialized topics.
– Writing: Expresses oneself fluently and precisely in formal and informal contexts.
– Listening: Understands virtually everything heard or read effortlessly.
– Speaking: Engages in discussions on complex topics, uses language flexibly and effectively.
C2 (Verhandlungssicher – Proficient):
– Reading: Understands with ease virtually everything read or heard.
– Writing: Writes complex texts effortlessly, expressing nuances and subtleties.
– Listening: Understands and interprets virtually all forms of spoken language.
– Speaking: Expresses oneself spontaneously, fluently, and precisely in any situation.
This breakdown illustrates the progressive development of language skills from basic understanding to near-native fluency across various aspects of the German language.
