German language certificate - preparation for exams

German test: There are many reasons to take an exam in German:

• CEFR: You are a lawyer and you want to prepare the exam during your stage. They expect the European Language  Level B1/ B2:

B2: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.

Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party

Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

• You speak German – it is an asset to have your level in your cv!

• You would like to pass the Concours fonction publique

Of course you are very busy. You’d need a focussed preparation for your German test which is integrated in your workday. It has to be efficient: you have no time to waste. I would suggest to meet for a first time to check your level and to discuss what you need to improve.

My questions:

• What kind of exam are you going to take?
• What is your level in German?
• What kind of course did you take so far?
• what are your availabilities?

Like to do a little test? Please answer the following question:

Warum ist Luxemburg der beste Platz an dem man leben kann?

– I’ll send you the correction back!

C1: “Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer clauses, and recognize implicit meaning.
Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.” (EU)

C2: “Mastery or proficiency:
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.
Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.
Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.” (EU)