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C1 · Goethe C1

Use German flexibly, academically, and professionally

24+ weeks +2000 words Goethe C1

Read academic lessons + listen to advanced podcasts daily.

  1. 1

    Week 61–65

    Modal particles

    • •yes, but, sometimes, actually, just, indeed, already, probably
    • •Come here! vs That’s funny!
    • •Distinguish doch in many types of sentences
    • •Listen to podcasts/movies for recognition

    The key to speaking naturally at C1

    Practice speaking
  2. 2

    Week 66–69

    Idioms & collocations

    • •50 common idioms
    • •Collocations: make a decision…
    • •Idioms by topic
    • •Literal meaning vs figurative meaning

    Learn idioms in complete sentences

  3. 3

    Week 70–73

    Register — Style

    • •Colloquial / Standard / Official language
    • •change register
    • •Academic writing
    • •Formal letters & emails

    Read academic lessons weekly.

  4. 4

    Week 74–77

    Complex structure & Stylistics

    • •Genitive: because of, despite, due to, in view of
    • •Konzessiv/Adversativ: wenngleich, wohingegen
    • •Ellipse & shorten sentences
    • •Stylistic devices: metaphor, antithesis, irony

    Copy good sentences to internalize style

  5. 5

    Week 78–84+

    Practice C1 exercises & refine

    • •Do full C1 test
    • •Writing C1: Discussion, Comment
    • •Speaking C1: structured argumentation
    • •Please correct the writing

    Practicing speaking with real people is essential