What You'll Achieve at C1 Level
Professional Fluency
Master complex professional German for high-level business communications, academic presentations, and sophisticated negotiations with native-level precision.
Academic Excellence
Understand and produce detailed academic texts, research papers, and complex analyses. Engage confidently in university-level discussions and debates.
Native-Like Expression
Express yourself spontaneously with nuanced language, idioms, and cultural references. Understand implicit meanings and communicate with sophistication.
Course Curriculum Preview
Advanced Professional Communication
Master sophisticated business German, formal presentations, and complex negotiations
Academic & Cultural Mastery
Develop university-level academic German and deep cultural understanding
Native-Level Refinement
Polish your German to near-native levels with advanced stylistics and register awareness
Created by Expert Instructors
Michael Schmitz & Rafael Kluczynski
This C1 course combines the expertise of two seasoned professionals: Rafael Kluczynski, who taught C1 at one of Berlin's largest language schools for many years, created the comprehensive content. Michael Schmitz, founder of SmarterGerman with 25+ years of teaching experience, refined the materials to ensure a consistent, effective learning experience.
Together, they've crafted a course that bridges the gap between advanced competency and true mastery, using proven techniques that have helped thousands achieve professional-level German fluency.