What We Need to Know About Certificates
One of the most important things is to navigate the level that the certificate is certifying. In levels up to A2 certificates are divided into youth and adults, so you should choose the one that corresponds to your age. The certificates issued by the Guote Institute are internationally recognised and do not have a period of validity. Make sure, however, that the institution you are presenting it to does not require a date of no more than two years back, for example. Inform yourself about the exam dates and prices from Goethe Institute's website and examination centers to take into account the beginning of your preparation with the date you want to take an exam.Types and specific features
- Goethe-Zertifikat A1 This certificate certify that you can react to familiar phrases in simple conversation. You understand basic things about everyday communication and can answer simple questions about yourself. You can introduce yourself and ask a question to someone related to his personality, such as where he lives, what works, etc. Here are two certificates: Fit in Deutsch 1 - for children and young people aged 10-16
- Goethe-Zertifikat A2 You recognize and use phrases and expressions successfully from everyday vocabulary. You can exchange information about your place of residence, family, environment, education. You can express your needs and participate in conversation on familiar topics. Here are two certificates:
- Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) or Goethe-Zertifikat B1 This certificate can be presented to young people and adults who want to certify that they are fluent in German at B1 level. If you have it, you can sign up for German college. He certified that you can successfully deal with most situations occurring in everyday life, school or work, in a German language environment. You can simply but be connected to the familiar topics related to your interests and activities. You can tell about events or justify your views.
- Goethe-Zertifikat B2
- Goethe-Zertifikat C1 As is evident on his behalf, this is a C1 level certificate and he hereby certify that you are fluent in German at quite high levels. You understand long and complex texts of all kinds. You express yourself without any concern on a wide range of topics without having trouble choosing appropriate words regarding the environment and situation. You use the language effectively and flexiblely in social and professional communication. This certificate will be useful not only for applying to university, but also for any working position in a company where German is required.
- Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP), Goethe-Zertifikat C2 or Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS) This is the highest level of language competence corresponding to C2 on the European Language Framework scale. In practice, this means that you have the language professionally, not only do you use it freely, but also understand and use its capabilities to express complex relationships and senseful nuances. With this certificate you can apply for teaching work in Germany or for a position related to research.
- TESTDAF It applies when applying for almost all majors in higher education institutions in Germany. Internationally recognised and covers levels B2 and C1. If you own it, you can apply for a job related to scientific projects or some academic profession. In short, this certificate will verify that you know German at an excellent level to cope in a daily and high professional environment without any difficulty.