A1 to C1: which German course matches your goal?

The correct course depends on your current ability and your goal. A placement test helps avoid unnecessary repetition or starting at a level that is too difficult.

A1 – build the foundation

At A1, learners practise greetings, basic questions, numbers, time and simple everyday situations. Mayar Sprachschule currently describes its A1 intensive course as six weeks and 120 teaching units.

A2 – manage everyday situations

A2 expands grammar and vocabulary for shopping, housing, medical appointments, work and simple correspondence. The published A2 intensive format consists of eight weeks and 160 units.

B1 – communicate independently

B1 is important for many training, employment and integration goals. Learners should be able to discuss experiences, plans and opinions in connected language. Mayar lists a B1 compact course of eight weeks and 160 units.

B2 – professional and advanced everyday German

At B2, learners understand more complex texts and communicate with greater precision at work. Mayar’s published “B2 Beruf & Alltag” format has ten weeks and 160 units.

C1 – university and academic communication

C1 is designed for learners who need to understand specialist texts, write in a structured way and communicate at university or in academic professions. The published C1 university-preparation course has ten weeks and 160 units.

Exam preparation

Targeted practice in reading, listening, writing and speaking is useful in addition to general language learning. Mayar offers separate exam preparation. Confirm current dates, availability and prices before booking.