German

Learn to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense.

Utilize subject pronouns such as "ich," "du," "er," in sentences.

Understand basic sentence structure with subject-verb-object order.

Use definite articles "der," "die," "das" correctly with nouns, accounting for gender and case.

Form negative sentences using "nicht" and "kein."

Familiarize yourself with regular conjugation patterns and the pronunciation of verb endings.

Automatically place verbs in the second position for questions, e.g., “Was machst du?”

Understand the difference and when to use "dative" vs "accusative" to show cases.

Master German pronunciation, including umlauts like "ü" and "ö."

Use modal verbs like "können" in the first position with infinitive verbs at the end.

Use prepositions such as “in," "auf," "neben," "vor," and "hinter" correctly to describe locations.

Learn basic greetings and goodbyes like "Guten Tag" and "Auf Wiedersehen."

Use the German numbering system, including cardinal and ordinal numbers, for dates and counting.

Master the days of the week for planning and scheduling.

Use colors to describe objects.

Discuss family roles and relationships using terms like "Mutter," "Vater," and "Freund."

Navigate a German menu with basic food vocabulary.

Identify and describe common clothing items.

Use "sein" to address for situations and states of being.

Use "haben" to express possession and form past tenses.

Use "machen" for actions and common phrases.

Use "sagen" when quoting someone or stating something.

Use "können" to express ability.

Use "gehen" to talk about movement or future plans.

Use "wollen" to express wants or desires.

Use "kommen" to convey movement towards a place.

Use "werden" for future tense or passive constructions.

Use "haben" and "sein" with past participles to form the perfect tense.

Distinguish the uses and forms of nominative, accusative, and dative cases.

Apply adjective endings correctly based on gender, case, and definiteness.

Form the future tense with "werden" + infinitive.

Use verbs with separable prefixes like "aufstehen."

Use "der," "die," "das," to add details and set their position correctly in sentences.

Master the use of "haben" or "sein" in forming the perfect tense.

Discuss common occupations with correct gender and definite/indefinite articles.

Use vocabulary to describe and navigate transport systems.

Describe the weather using appropriate adjectives.

Use shopping-related vocabulary to navigate stores and discuss purchases.

Use emotional adjectives to describe states, ensure agreement with objects.

Describe physical appearances and personalities with common adjectives.

Use "leben" to express living in a place or being alive.

Use "fahren" to describe traveling by vehicle.

Use "müssen" to express necessity or obligation.

Use "denken" to express thoughts or opinions.

Use "glauben" for beliefs or assumptions.

Master the simple past for narrative or historic styles, especially for irregular verbs.

Learn the difference in narrative styles between perfect and simple past tenses.

Use modifiers like "immer" and "nie" to describe frequency.

Arrange sentences with subordinate clauses using conjunctions like "weil," "wenn," "dass."

Conjugate and use modal verbs in the past.

Use verbs and phrases to describe everyday activities and routines.

Dive into more complex vocabulary for ingredients, dishes, and dining.

Use time expressions accurately in past or present tenses.

Use vocabulary related to finances for everyday or complex financial discussions.

Use "verstehen" for understanding situations or language.

Use "lesen" to talk about reading activities.

Use "essen" to talk about eating or food consumption.

Use "trinken" for drinking habits or events.

Use "würde" with infinitives for potential or hypothetical statements.

Learn when and how to form the passive voice in more nuanced contexts.

Master conjunctive for hypotheticals, wishes, or indirect speech.

Use vocabulary related to health conditions and medical interactions.

Navigate travel situations with complex vocabulary for planning and execution.

Use business terms for professional settings and discussions.

Discuss scientific terms or technological advances with precise language.

Use "arbeiten" for discussing job-related activities.

Use "schreiben" for writing tasks or the act of writing.

Use "sitzen" when discussing sitting or staying in a place.

Use "sprechen" to convey conversation or language usage.

Use the subjunctive for nuanced or formal conjugation.

Employ advanced relative pronouns for sentences requiring conjunctions and subordinate clauses.

Use contracted clauses to improve fluency and incorporate more complex sentence structures.

Discuss ethics, philosophy, and other abstract ideas using appropriate vocabulary.

Engage with political news and current events using precise language.

Use advanced adjectives to describe complex character traits.

Use "laufen" when discussing running or motion, either literal or metaphorical.

Use "bewegen" in contexts involving motion or change.

Use "erklären" for providing explanations or clarifications.

Use "entwickeln" to talk about developing ideas or innovations.