miss.alex

Hi everyone, this is my 1st post in this forum and I'd appreciate some advice on learning German. My current level is probably A2, but in summer 2017, I would like to go for a study exchange to Germany for one year and write my final thesis at one of the German automakers' headquarters. But for that, I obviously need a very good level of German, I guess C1 would be ideal. I have one year to go from A2 to C1 level, from a beginner to an advanced speaker who is able to study in German and communicate very well. Is this feasible? I will start learning German again this summer and since I am a university student, I am willing and able to dedicate as much time to studying as needed (even 5 times a week!). However, I will not be in a German-speaking country. To me personally, it seems impossible (I have a C2 in English, but only after spending a year in the UK which helped me to get from a B2 to C2). Do you think I could get my German up to C1 in that timeframe or not? (and what should I do to get there, how many lesson per week)? Thanks for your advice!