Active TopicsActive Topics  Display List of Forum MembersMemberlist  CalendarCalendar  Search The ForumSearch  HelpHelp
  RegisterRegister  LoginLogin
General Discussion
 FSI Language Courses Forum : Learning Languages : General Discussion
Message Icon Topic: FSI German Post Reply Post New Topic
Author Message
Languageman93
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 15 September 2007
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4
Quote Languageman93 Replybullet Topic: FSI German
    Posted: 13 January 2008 at 10:21am
Hello everyone,
 
I have only very recently found out about the FSI courses. On this website there is a German 'basic' course which has two volumes. Did FSI ever create an 'advanced course' for this language and if so, is it available anywhere on the internet.
 
Many Thanks,
Languageman93
IP IP Logged
PolyglotNZ
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 30 November 2007
Location: New Zealand
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 7
Quote PolyglotNZ Replybullet Posted: 13 January 2008 at 1:33pm
As far as I know they didn't, but I think FSI German I and II should leave you at the B2 level, if you study them properly and you get some practice with native speakers on a regular basis.

After B2, it is up to you to try to improve your language skills to a C1 or C2 level. There are some German books that can help you with that. Send me a message and I can give you a couple of titles of books for C1 and C2 levels.

Edited by PolyglotNZ - 13 January 2008 at 1:35pm
"One who knows languages feels home everywhere."
IP IP Logged
Languageman93
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 15 September 2007
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4
Quote Languageman93 Replybullet Posted: 14 January 2008 at 10:02am
Sorry, could you please explain to me what 'B2', 'C1' and 'C2' are please?
IP IP Logged
nyperi13
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 04 December 2006
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3
Quote nyperi13 Replybullet Posted: 03 February 2008 at 3:58pm
Originally posted by Languageman93

Sorry, could you please explain to me what 'B2', 'C1' and 'C2' are please?
 
Hi,
You can find the descriptions of these levels here:
 
 
Just scroll down a bit until you see, "CEF - Common European Framework of Reference of Languages". 
The German name is, "GER: Gemeinsamer europäischer Referenzrahmen für Sprachen".
 
Good Luck,
Jackie
 
IP IP Logged
PolyglotNZ
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 30 November 2007
Location: New Zealand
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 7
Quote PolyglotNZ Replybullet Posted: 03 February 2008 at 9:54pm
Sorry Languageman93, I didn't see your reply until today. Nyperi13 has given you a link where you can check language level according to the Common European Framework.

In a nutshell, Beginners are divided into A1 and A2. Intermediate into B1 and B2 and Advanced into C1 and C2. Each level is then divided into skills for listening, speaking, reading and writing plus the different things you should be able to do if you reach that level of proficiency in the language

"One who knows languages feels home everywhere."
IP IP Logged
Languageman93
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 15 September 2007
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4
Quote Languageman93 Replybullet Posted: 05 February 2008 at 1:47pm

Many thanks PolyglotNZ and Nyperi13 for your thoughtful replies!

IP IP Logged
Post Reply Post New Topic
Printable version Printable version

Forum Jump
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



This page was generated in 0.155 seconds.