C1 German course Frankfurt
Here you can learn German at an advanced level (C1)—right in the heart of Frankfurt.
Our most popular C1 courses in Frankfurt
C1 Intensive Course
For anyone who wants to complete the C1 level as quickly as possible
- Monday through Thursday
- 3 hours per day
- 8:30 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 6:15 p.m. (CET)
- 4 weeks
- Price: €379
C1 Semi-Intensive Course
Ideal for those working or studying
- Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday
- 3 hours per day
- 8:30 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 6:15 p.m. (CET)
- 8 weeks
- Price: €379
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Do you already have advanced German language skills? Would you like to study or work in a German-speaking country? Our C1 German course in Frankfurt is the right choice for you if you want to understand longer texts and grasp implicit meanings.
Whether online or in person: Here you’ll learn to engage with complex texts and topics—such as progress, the environment and climate, history and politics, as well as current events—through role-plays and varied teaching materials for listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Goals: What will you be able to do after completing your C1 German course in Frankfurt?
- understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and grasp their implied meanings.
- express themselves spontaneously and fluently, without having to search for words in a way that is clearly noticeable.
- use the language effectively and flexibly in social and professional contexts, as well as in training and academic studies.
- express themselves clearly, coherently, and in detail on complex topics, making appropriate use of various cohesive devices.
Prerequisites: What prior knowledge should you have?
Ideally, you should have already completed a B2-level language course before enrolling in a C1-level German course. However, we will work with you to determine the exact language level that’s right for you.
Find out your language level - with our free placement test.
Course Content: What will you learn in the C1 German course in Frankfurt?
Course Content: German Course C1.1
- Everyday Phrases
- Business
- Proverbs and Idioms
- Starting a Business and (Professional) Goals
- Jokes, Cartoons, Comedy
- Quick Wit
- Pros and Cons Essays
- Detailed Descriptions of Various Job Roles and Responsibilities
- Start-ups, Institutions, and Company Histories
- The History of Germany/Austria/Switzerland
- Adjective Declension According to Articles
- Noun Formation
- Attributes
- Subordinate Clauses
- Indirect Speech
- Nominal and Verbal Style
- Nominalization and Verbalization − Modal and Conditional Clauses, Causal, Concessive, Final, and Consecutive Clauses
- Prepositional Phrases
Course Content: German Course C1.2
- Psychology
- Laws and responsibilities as a citizen
- Discussing art and culture
- Evaluating and discussing one’s own and others’ memories and perceptions
- Physical and mental health
- Infinitive clauses
- Special features of the passive voice
- Prepositions with the dative and genitive cases and their idiomatic usage, verbs with the genitive
- Modal participles
- Subjective modal verbs used to express an assertion or assumption
- Separable and inseparable verbs
- Connectors − otherwise, therefore, consequently
- Participle phrases
- Expressing assumptions − Future 1 and Future 2
- Participle attributes
- Fixed expressions
- Participles and adjectives used as nouns
- Subjunctive 1
- Nominalization
Duration: How long does a C1 German course last?
The individual courses C1.1 and C1.2 each consist of 48 class sessions, each lasting 60 minutes. Over the course of 96 class sessions, you will learn everything you need to know for the entire C1 level, in accordance with the language proficiency levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
A German course in Frankfurt at DeutschAkademie lasts 4 weeks at all levels from A1 to C2, including the intensive courses. The only exceptions are the semi-intensive courses (8 weeks) and weekend courses (12 weeks). Private lessons and corporate courses are arranged individually.
How much does a C1 German course in Frankfurt cost?
A C1 intensive course in Frankfurt starts at €379.00. Online intensive courses start at €309.00 (4 weeks, 4 days/week, 3 hours/day, 48 hours). There is no registration fee. This offers excellent value for money. And DeutschAkademie has top ratings. Plus, we offer a quality guarantee.
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Why the DeutschAkademie?
DeutschAkademie is an award-winning language school with over 20 years of experience teaching German as a foreign language. All of our language schools are centrally located. We also offer a wide range of courses at various times of the day, with a total of over 4,000 5-star reviews. With our professional placement test, we can determine your individual German proficiency level and find the German course that builds precisely on your level.
Where can I find the DeutschAkademie in Frankfurt?
Our language school in Frankfurt is located right in the heart of downtown, just a two-minute walk from Roßmarkt. In this prime downtown and financial district location, you’ll find historic townhouses, many restaurants, and countless sights such as the Gutenberg Monument.
During breaks, you can relax surrounded by greenery: the nearby expansive Palmengarten features numerous walking paths and greenhouses filled with tropical plants and cacti. Also nearby are Messe Frankfurt, the venue for major international events such as the Frankfurt Book Fair, and the Alte Oper, where classical concerts are held.
How do I find the right C1 German course in Frankfurt?
With our interactive course finder, it’s easy to find the right German course for you.
We offer a wide selection of language courses from A1 to C2, both online and in numerous cities, that can be tailored to your individual goals and preferences—including, of course, in Frankfurt: You can choose how intensive the course should be, which times of day work best for you, whether you prefer to learn German online or in person, and whether you’d like to focus on specific topics.
To help us determine the perfect level for you, we recommend starting right away with our free placement test.
Looking for the right C1 German course?
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How do I sign up for the C1 German course in Frankfurt?
It’s very simple: Take our free placement test, use the interactive course finder—and you’ll be ready to book the right German course.
The only thing to keep in mind is that visa courses require you to apply for a language visa. Information about visas for Germany and visas for Austria.
Will I receive a certificate from DeutschAkademie?
Upon completion of the German courses C1.1 and C1.2, you will receive a course completion certificate from us for each course. Once you have completed the entire level, you can also register for an official C1 exam: telc exam
Here you will find an overview of all recognized course certificates.
And here you can find our special exam preparation courses.
Tip: Take advantage of the free tutoring
At first, the German language may not be easy, but it’s not as difficult as its reputation suggests. You’ll see: in the C1 German course, you’ll achieve a proficient level of language proficiency. It will become easier for you every day to understand German and speak it yourself.
Everything you learn here will also help you later on, as you pick up new vocabulary and grammar. So stick with it. And if you ever get stuck on a problem, our free online learning support is here to help and motivate you.
