CEFR mapping German - web (1)

Oct 1, 2026

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CEFR-Language self-assessment grid for German mapping proficiency across CEFR levels A1 to C2, covering listening, reading, spoken interaction, and spoken production. Each level describes what learners can understand and do with increasing complexity, from familiar words and very simple texts to extended speech, complex factual and literary reading, and fluent, spontaneous communication. The grid also links competencies to course or module codes such as GRMN1010, GRMN1020, GRMN2010, GRMN2020, and GRMN3010/3020, supporting placement and learning assessment.

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Listening

Reading

Spoken interaction

Spoken production

CEFR-Language self-assessment grid-GERMAN | | | A1
Basic User | | A2
Basic User | | B1
Independent user | | B2
Independent user | | C1
Proficient user | | C2
Proficient user | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | |
Listening | I can understand familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly. | | I can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information , shopping, local area, employment) . I can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements. | | I can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can understand the main point of many radio or TV programmeson current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear. | | I can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. I can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. I can understand the majority of films in standard dialect. | | I can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signalled explicitly. I can understand television programmes and films without too much effort. | | I have no difficulty in understanding any kind of spoken language, whether live or broadcast, even when delivered at fast native speed, provided I have sometime to get familiar with the accent. | | | g | | | GRMN 1020 | GRMN 1020 | | GRMN2010 | GRMN2020
GRMN3010 | GRMN2020
GRMN3010 | | | | | | | Understandin |
Reading | I can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues. | | I can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetablesand I can understand short simple personal letters. | | I can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or jobrelated language. I can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters. | | I can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. I can understand contemporary literary prose. | | I can understand long and complex factual and literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style. I can understand specialised articles and longer technical instructions, even when they do not relate to my field. | | I can read with ease virtually all forms of the written language, including abstract, structurally or linguistically complex texts such as manuals, specialised articles and literary works. | | | | | | GRMN1010
GRMN 1020 | GRMN 1010 | GRMN1020 | GRMN2010 | GRMN2020 | GRMN2020
GRMN3010 | | | | | | | Speaking |
Spoken interaction | I can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what I'm trying to say. I can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. | | I can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. I can handle very short social exchanges, even though I can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself. | | I can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. I can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life ([e.g. family](e.g. family), hobbies, work, travel and c

FAQs

What skill areas does the CEFR German self-assessment grid cover?

It covers Listening, Reading, Spoken interaction, and Spoken production across CEFR levels A1 to C2.

How do A1 and C2 listening abilities differ in the grid?

A1 focuses on understanding familiar words and very basic phrases spoken slowly and clearly, while C2 states there is no difficulty understanding any spoken language at fast native speed after getting familiar with the accent.

What do the grid’s GRMN codes represent?

The grid assigns specific competencies at different CEFR levels to module/course codes such as GRMN1010, GRMN1020, GRMN2010, GRMN2020, and GRMN3010/3020.

Oct 1, 2026

Uploaded by Asher