A1 - Communication skills are developed at a basic level. You are able to use everyday phrases and expressions, can read and understand short signs, can formulate simple questions and understand answers to them if people express their thoughts clearly and without hurrying, without complicated grammar and speech patterns. You can use and understand no more than 1500 words.
A2 - You can talk about simple topics (family, work, school, friends, shopping). In ordinary situations of daily life, you are able to maintain a simple dialogue. Reading and understanding small texts is easy. This German certification test result means that you know 1500-2000 words.
B1 - This is the intermediate level at which you can watch movies without subtitles and understand most dialogues. You can maintain a conversation discussing everyday situations and events. You can express your own judgment, formulate opinions on complex topics, read and understand a short instruction, and compose a short letter or essay on some topics. You can use 2750-3250 words.
B2 - Above average German. You can maintain a conversation on an abstract topic or related to your professional activities. Can converse with a native speaker without any difficulty, and understand various TV programs. You can write an essay or letter on a topic that you are not familiar with. You know 3250-4750 words.
C1 - Anyone at this level can easily communicate on any topic with a native German speaker. They express thoughts freely, without overthinking the choice of words. Can easily understand films, even when slang and strong language are used in dialogues. You can write structured, thorough, and coherent texts on any topic, including academic ones. Can participate in active correspondence on any topic. You can correctly use 3750-4500 words.
C2 - This result in a German certificate online test means that you are fluent in the language. Can instantly understand any information by hearing and during reading. You can summarize information easily, and immediately formulate and express personal opinions. You comfortably use and understand more than 4,500 words.
