Level B2 . Is this a degree in German?

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Good morning Campers!!!!

I've tried to find a similar thread but I haven't had much luck so sorry if it's a repetition......

I'm trying to explain to my family and friends at home what the equivalent to B2 in German. I think it's an undergraduate degree am I right?

Many thanks 😊

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No, it just shows the level of understanding, reading/writing/listening you have in a language. It is not an undergraduate degree

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No.

Assuming (from your profile) that you are familiar with the English education system, an A/A* at A level is considered as being the equivalent to a high B1 or low B2.

Source: https://www.quora.com/What-level-B1-...s-in-languages

To study at degree level you need (I think) at least a C1, if not a C2.

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I would say that it's equivalent to a UK A level and definitely not as advanced as an undergraduate degree.

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Oh thank goodness for that!!

It all seems a lot less daunting now. I complete A2 on the 17th and have had the letter of recommendation that says I can start B1 .

I had been thinking how on earth could it be possible to study to such a high level in such a short frame of time!!!!!

Many thanks and have a fab Sunday 😂😂😂😂

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common..._for_Languages

Comparing to UK education system

A1 - Foundation tier GCSE

A2 - Higher tier GCSE

B1 - AS level

B2 - A level

C1/C2 - Degree level

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Oh I am amazed, my German is of a higher standard than my mother tong.

Looking at this link, I believe my understanding is correct . http://gostudylink.net/en/support/levels

A1 Beginner

A2 Elementary

B1 Intermediate

B2 Upper intermediate

C1 Advanced

C2 Proficiency

Fluent Mother tong can't really be below C

Edit

If I read the description from your link A2 would describe a 6 year old mother tong IMHO

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I'm not sure I get your point. Obviously a native speaker would be C2. I would think an average university student would finish their degree at C1.

I don't think you can classify native speaking children in this way, as they are still learning about the world, not just the language, so there are obviously things that they can't talk about. But I am certain that the oral communication of a native speaking 6 year old is better than that of your average GCSE student.

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I'm not sure what you're getting at here.

Both links ( yours and Island Monkey's) give the same equivalent level with the UK system.

You can't compare adult learners with native speaking children.

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You cannot really compare a native speaking child to these levels. The levels were created to assess the capabilities of foreign language speakers. As a foreign language speaker you would need a minimum of C1 to understand and follow a university course taught in the foreign language. C2 is near native level.