B2 to C1 course Berlin | BAMF | German course | test

All facts at a glance

Course type: Professional language course B2/C1 (basic course)

Form of teaching:

Our professional language courses can be attended as face-to-face events or as regional online courses at our locations in Erfurt, Chemnitz and Leipzig.

Requirements:

• German language skills at language level B2 verifiable
• registered as jobseekers or unemployed
• seeking training, in training or in the process of recognizing the professional or training qualification

target language level: German language skills at level C1

Lesson times:

• vary by location
• Morning and afternoon courses
  

Duration and procedure:

• 400-500 teaching units (UE)
• active participation
• Final exam in the areas of speaking, writing, reading and listening

Cost:

This course is funded by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and is free of charge*.

Target groups of the professional language course B2/C1

Our courses are designed to help migrants improve their German language skills so they can qualify for the job market, improve their existing education or advance in their current job.

The professional language course B2 to C1 is suitable for these target groups:

In order to take part in the basic course B2 to C1, participants must:

• have German language skills at level B2 (existing language certificates according to the CEFR)**

**If a language certificate is older than six months, a placement test must be taken and only assessed by an approved teacher in order to be able to participate in the course.

Note: If you don't have B2 level yet, we can help you get it! At MIQR, we are committed to helping you achieve your language goals.

Conditions of participation for the professional language course B2/C1

In order to be able to take part in this professional language course, a certificate of eligibility is required, which is generally decided by the employment agencies and job centres. If you are interested, please contact these offices to obtain the required certificate.

If you are in an employment or training relationship or in the recognition process and do not receive any benefits under SGB II or SGB III, you can submit your application for entitlement to participate directly to the BAMF.

general requirements:

• You already speak German at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages.
• You must be registered as a job seeker and/or receive benefits under SGB II (“Hartz IV”) or SGB III (unemployment benefits).
• You are looking for an apprenticeship or you are already in an apprenticeship.
• You are in the process of recognizing your vocational or training qualification.
• They have a migration background and need further language training (immigrants from third countries, EU citizens, Germans with a migration background).

Prerequisites for BAMF approval if you are in an apprenticeship or employment relationship:

• You need support with the recognition of a foreign professional qualification.
• You need a supportive job-related German course to successfully complete your training.
• You have to reach a certain language level to get a work permit.

Requirements for professionals:

• You demonstrably do not have the necessary language skills to carry out the professional tasks correctly and effectively.

Important note: People who want to improve their knowledge of German for their studies or doctorate will not be admitted to the C1 professional language course.

Aims of the professional language course B2/C1

The aim of the C1 basic course is to provide the participants with knowledge and skills in the German language at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR).

With language level C1 you should be able to

• understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognize implicit meanings.
• to be able to express yourself spontaneously and fluently without having to search for words more often.
• to be able to use the language effectively and flexibly in social and professional life.
• express yourself in a clear, structured and detailed manner on complex topics.
• to communicate confidently with authorities and offices and to fill out documents and forms.
• To understand job advertisements, to compile application documents and to appear competently in job interviews.

Procedure for the professional language course B2/C1

The linguistic-communicative and other job-related skills of level C1 are 400-500 lessons communicated that relate to content that is relevant to the future professional life of the participants. In addition to communication in the workplace, the course also covers topics such as job search, education and training, legal issues and dealing with the media. This comprehensive approach will give you the language skills and confidence to do well in interviews, presentations and other professional situations.

The B2 basic course already covers essential topics such as communication in the workplace, job search, education and training as well as the legal framework. These focal points are taken up again and expanded in the C1 professional language course, so that the learners gain a deeper understanding. This allows participants to build on existing knowledge and develop their skills in a sustainable, effective way.

The difference between a professional language course and an integration course simply explained

integration courses are intended to help immigrants to develop language skills with which they can find their way around in everyday life.

professional language courses on the other hand, focus on teaching immigrants and refugees job-related German language skills that are essential for success in the labor market. With these courses you can acquire the necessary language skills to secure and advance your career.

Contents of the professional language course B2/C1

The basic course B2 already covers the topics of communication and learning at work, job search, training and further education as well as the legal framework. Building on this, the course at C1 level offers 400-500 teaching units with relevant content tailored to the future professional life of the participants. These units deepen the areas of job search, education and training, legal issues and dealing with the media and offer a cyclical learning process that allows for a more complex understanding. With the help of these units, the participants can gain a better understanding of topics such as job applications, safety regulations or complaints management and thus prepare themselves for a successful professional life.

Thematic focus

• Learning strategies, dealing with technical language & lifelong learning
• Companies in Germany (legal forms, corporate culture etc.)
• Rules and norms of the working world
• Vocational training, further education and training
• Change and termination of employment
• job search and application
• Communication with external contacts in everyday work (e.g. with delivery and contractual partners)
• Intercultural communication
• Dealing with digital media at work

Completion of the professional language course B2/C1

The C1 basic course ends with a comprehensive final test that assesses the knowledge and skills of the participants at the C1 level. All four language skills are tested in this test:

• Speak
• Tender
• the Leseversteh
• the Hörversteh

Upon request, the professional language course can be repeated once if it cannot be expected that the participant will pass the exam without taking it again.
If the language test is not passed, the test can also be repeated.

Promotion of the professional language course B2/C1

Non-employed persons can completely free of charge take part in professional language courses.

*For professionals with an annual taxable income of more than €20.000 (individual assessment) or €40.000 (joint assessment). Fees of €2,42 per teaching unit attack. After passing the exam, however, you can apply for a refund of up to 50% of the cost contribution.

Travel expenses can be reimbursedif you meet any of the following criteria:

• You live more than three kilometers (shortest walking distance) from the course location and receive benefits according to SGB II, SGB XII, asylum seeker benefits or vocational training allowance according to § 56 SGB III.
• You are entitled to unemployment benefit according to § 136 (1) No. 1 SGB III.

Your advantages with the MIQR

The MIQR offers you the opportunity to learn German in a modern, comfortable and pleasant environment with experienced, professional lecturers and advisors.

Our lecturers and consultants provide you with in-depth knowledge and specialist knowledge that is tailored to your individual goals and needs. We also offer a full mentoring package to ensure you receive sustainable instruction. Our socio-educational support is also available to you outside of class to personally advise and support you with questions or challenges.

With our dedicated contacts, who will help you with both academic and organizational matters, you can be sure that you are in the best hands when it comes to your language support.

Our contacts at the MIQR Berlin

If you need additional help, our employees are available from different locations. Just fill out our Request form or contact us directly on the phone numbers provided and we will be happy to help you.

Chemnitz: 0371 404665-20, Contact person: Ms Weißflog-Mitschke, Ms Wagner

Erfurt: 0361 511503-0, Contact person: Ms. Thun, Mr. Ayadi

Leipzig: 0341 900410-0, Contact person: Mrs. Kolev, Mrs. Lohse