CEFR C1

German C1

Near-native fluency — nuanced expression, idiomatic German, complex argumentation, and professional communication.

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What you'll learn

Philosophy
Advanced Idioms
Regional Variants
Academic Writing
Specialized Vocabulary
C-Level Grammar

Sample vocabulary

auf Herz und Nieren prüfen
to put to the test / scrutinize thoroughly
Daumenschrauben anlegen
to put the screws on / to pressure
jemandem einen Bären aufbinden
to pull someone's leg / tell a tall tale
die Flinte ins Korn werfen
to throw in the towel / give up
Eulen nach Athen tragen
to carry coals to Newcastle / do something pointless
Schwein haben
to be lucky / get lucky

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