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The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is the international standard for measuring language proficiency. It’s used by schools, employers, and language apps worldwide.
| Level | Name | You can… | Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Beginner | Introduce yourself, order food, ask directions | ~500 |
| A2 | Elementary | Handle daily routines, describe your background | ~1,200 |
| B1 | Intermediate | Discuss opinions, travel independently, describe experiences | ~2,500 |
| B2 | Upper Intermediate | Follow news, debate topics, write essays | ~4,000 |
| C1 | Advanced | Use language flexibly, understand implicit meaning, work in target language | ~6,000 |
| C2 | Mastery | Understand virtually everything, express yourself precisely | ~8,000+ |
Not sure which level? Start with A1 if you’re a complete beginner. If you already know some words, try A2 or B1. Word counts are cumulative — B1 assumes you already know the A1 and A2 vocabulary.
250 essential German words for absolute beginners (CEFR A1). Greetings, numbers, colors, pronouns, basic verbs, prepositions, and survival phrases with example sentences.
250 German words for daily life (CEFR A1). Family, food, home, body parts, clothes, weather, animals, and everyday objects with example sentences.
230 German words for basic conversations (CEFR A2). Opinions, feelings, descriptions, personality traits, and social interactions with example sentences.
230 German words for travel situations (CEFR A2). Airport, hotel, restaurant, directions, sightseeing, and transportation with example sentences.
230 German words for daily routines (CEFR A2). Work, shopping, health basics, technology, schedules, and household tasks with example sentences.
250 German words for work and education (CEFR B1). Career, job interviews, university, professional skills, and workplace vocabulary with example sentences.
250 German words for health and lifestyle (CEFR B1). Medical terms, mental health, nutrition, fitness, and daily habits with example sentences.
250 German words for media and culture (CEFR B1). News, social media, arts, music, traditions, and entertainment with example sentences.
250 German words for society and opinions (CEFR B1). Social issues, government, debates, values, and expressing viewpoints with example sentences.
250 German words for politics and law (CEFR B2). Political systems, legislation, courts, civil rights, and governance with example sentences.
250 German words for economy and business (CEFR B2). Macroeconomics, finance, international trade, and markets with example sentences.
250 German words for science and technology (CEFR B2). Research, AI, medicine, energy, and innovation with example sentences.
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