At C1 you use German flexibly and precisely for work and study: you read academic texts, write structured reports and letters, lead discussions and adapt your style to every situation.
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C1 is the first 'proficient user' level of the CEFR. You understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning, express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for words, use language flexibly for social, academic and professional purposes, and produce clear, well-structured, detailed texts on complex subjects.
Many German-taught university programmes, some regulated professions and senior roles ask for C1. Certificates include the Goethe-Zertifikat C1, telc Deutsch C1 and C1 Hochschule, TestDaF and DSH; check which one your university or employer accepts.
