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Foundation of Hochdeutsch without an accent: long and short vowels, vocalization of the R sound, aspiration of voiceless consonants, and reading letter combinations.

Mastering politeness formulas. The pronoun Sie and the copula verb sein. Understanding the strict logic of syntax: the bracket rule and the fixed position of the verb.

Dialogue about origin and place of residence. Spatial prepositions aus and in. Conjugation of weak verbs in the 1st and 3rd person, names of countries and languages.

Modal construction for permission (Darf ich...?). Articles (der, die, das) and possessive pronouns (mein, Ihr). Social introduction skills.

Rules for partial and total negation. Root vowel change (e → i) in strong verbs. Exception countries with mandatory articles.

Combining dialogues into a single macro-dialogue. Systematizing intonation patterns (falling and rising tone). Composing a self-presentation monologue.

Counting up to 1000 and German reading algorithm. Questions wer and wie viele. Math operators (plus, minus, mal, durch).

Nominal predicate without an article (Ich bin Arzt). Inserting the connecting vowel -e- in verbs. The productive feminine suffix -in (Ärztin).

The concept of definiteness/indefiniteness. Three basic models of plural formation. Everyday family vocabulary (die Familie).

Introduction to the case system (Akkusativ masculine: den/einen). Verbs with separable prefixes in sentence brackets. Filling out forms.

Integrating phrases into a smooth introductory dialogue. Consolidating grammar and practicing oral presentation about yourself and your relatives.

Functional difference between nicht and kein. Forms of Dativ personal pronouns (Wie geht es Ihnen?). Conjugation of haben and planning meetings.

Declension of articles in Dativ (dem, der, den). Rule of single negation (nichts). Etiquette formulas for hospitality and offering drinks.

The pronoun unser in all cases. Prompting an action (wollen wir...). Vowel changes in strong verbs (essen, geben) and table etiquette.

Time orientation (vor/nach, halb, Viertel). Conjugation of modal müssen. Impersonal chronological constructions (Es ist spät) and parting formulas.

A complete scenario of a real visit to guests — from greeting at the door to saying goodbye. Intonation practice and spontaneous monologue construction.

The Genitiv paradigm for expressing possession (suffix -(e)s). Contraction of prepositions with articles. Writing cards and holiday wishes.

Intensive analytical reading. Studying German traditions: Silvester, Fasching, Ostern, Weihnachten. Developing intercultural competence.

Global test: 4 cases, conjugation of strong verbs, vocabulary audit. Successful completion guarantees reaching a solid A2 level.

Declension of demonstrative pronouns. Ordinal numbers and counting floors. Booking a room independently and reading signs.

The complex analytical form (Perfekt) with the verbs haben/sein. Checkout scenario: ordering a taxi, preparing the bill, and making calls.

Delegating actions with lassen (dry cleaning, haircuts). The construction es gibt + Akkusativ. Service sector vocabulary.

Choosing the case (Dativ/Akkusativ) with prepositions in, an, auf. Verbs legen/liegen, stellen/stehen. Negotiating with a landlord.

Integration hub: an end-to-end role-play dialogue from check-in to check-out. Speech melody practice to reduce accent.

Transition to complex sentences (Nebensatz): the verb goes to the end. Choosing a venue, opening hours, and the verb empfehlen.

Strong and weak endings (mixed declension). Etiquette: addressing the waiter, resolving seating issues, and polite apologies.

The influence of prefixes on Partizip II. The dialogue word doch. Invariability of weights and measures (zwei Glas Bier). Extensive culinary vocabulary.

Full paradigm of personal pronouns (Nom, Akk, Dat). Idioms with es. Financial settlement skills (change, tips "Stimmt so!", banknote denominations).

A single scenario: from booking a table to splitting the bill. Consolidation of grammatical structures and intonation rules.

Suffixes -er, -est and umlauts (Komparativ/Superlativ). Indefinite-personal constructions. Navigating shopping malls.

Conjugation of sollen (obligation/advice). Pronouns der/die/das to avoid tautology. Finding sizes, colors, and fitting clothes.

Rules for "weak" declension (-e / -en). Caseless Genitiv with von. The difference between erst / nur. Finding books, press, and dictionaries.

"Strong" declension (frische Milch). Partitive constructions without prepositions (measures of weight: Gramm, Pfund, Kilo). Grocery shopping.

A seamless macro-dialogue covering all three types of adjective declension, modal semantics, and shopping vocabulary.

Conjugation of verbs with sich. Word order with the reflexive particle. Solving automotive and everyday problems in a hotel (ironing, parking).

Cultural studies: unspoken rules (Knigge-Regeln). How to behave as a guest, in an elevator, theater, or restaurant to avoid culture shock.

Global audit: grammar topics and vocabulary check. Successful completion guarantees absolute readiness for part 2.

Uncompromising dative prepositions (bei, mit, nach) and their merging. Making a daily routine and using the conjunction denn.

The strict framework of the werden + Infinitiv construction. Learning days of the week, keeping a diary, scheduling business visits and trips.

Consolidated system of all modal verbs (wollen, müssen...). Prompting constructions (Wollen wir...!) and the preposition bis.

A key A2 marker: the conjugated verb moves to the end of a subordinate clause with the conjunction dass. Basic trade negotiations.

Consolidation of syntax and vocabulary in a coherent monologue story about your work schedule. Intonation contour training.

Rules for separating prefixes in Präsens and their effect on Partizip II. Sending parcels, buying stamps, and filling out customs declarations.

Transformation of direct questions with the conjunction ob (whether). Rules for reading phone numbers, calling a colleague, and leaving messages.

Fundamental syntax of infinitive groups (when to use zu and when not to). Dictating complex names using the phonetic alphabet.

Introduction to the passive voice (werden + Partizip II). Navigating a bank, currency exchange, current rates, and cashing checks.

Self-check on everyday services. Practicing the passive voice and indirect questions in role-play dialogues. Breaking the language barrier.

Transition to informal communication (Duzen). Declension of du/ihr by cases, planning a weekend outdoors, picnics, and walks.

The foundation of written and monologic speech. Learning preterite endings. Stories about childhood, sports training, and results.

Grammar bridge to the B1 level: replacing prepositional groups with adverbs (wofür/dafür). Small talk about tastes, instruments, and dances.

Forms hätte, wäre, würde. The art of polite requests and expressing hypothetical desires. Choosing seats in a cinema and reading posters.

Integrating Präteritum and Konjunktiv II into active speech. Building long logical chains and an autobiographical monologue about yourself.

Strict governance of the prepositions durch, für, gegen, ohne, um. Visiting museums, exhibitions, discussing TV programs, news, and sports.

Geography, climate, and economy of Germany. Intensive reading, analysis of statistics, and the political map of the states for language exams.

Dress rehearsal: checking grammar topics and advanced stage vocabulary. Assessing readiness for the complex academic level.

Complex infinitive phrases of obligation. How to freely ask for directions, make transfers in the subway, and look for stops.

Vectors of movement (there/here) and complex prefixes (hinein). Taking a taxi, buying S-Bahn tickets, and the preposition in.

Attributive relative clauses (which, whose). Anatomical atlas (16 body parts), describing symptoms, pain, and understanding doctor's instructions.

Buying medicine (prescription and over-the-counter), dosage, and instructions. All forms of commands and polite requests (du, ihr, Sie, wir) with strong verbs.

End-to-end survival role-play in the city (asking for directions → taxi → doctor → pharmacy). Training question and answer intonation.

Station terminology, schedule, buying tickets for high-speed D-Zug trains. A special group of masculine nouns ending in -(e)n.

Complex past passive voice (sein + Partizip II + worden). Flights, check-in, luggage, extra charges, and radio announcements.

Expressing a completed action (ist repariert). The agent of the action (von/durch). Renting and breaking a car, refueling, calling the police, and accidents.

Customs, passport control, declaring items. Complex syntactic constructions (muss repariert werden) in main and subordinate clauses.

Final logistics workshop. Combining vocabulary from the station, airport, highway, and border into a free monologue about travel experience.

Fundamental rule for differentiating subjects. Business trips, registering for a symposium, requesting programs, and working in sections.

The past tense of the passive (wurde + Partizip II) for official speech. Conducting discussions, Q&A regulations, and exchanging opinions.

7 functions of the verb lassen, including the passive causative (sich lassen). Visiting enterprises, B2B contracts, and delivery schedules.

6 types of usage of the pronoun es in complex sentences. Industrial fairs, inspecting equipment, pavilions, and requesting instructions.

Comprehensive business German audit. Synthesizing mini-dialogues into a single business trip scenario and oral self-presentation.

Passive from intransitive verbs (Es wird gearbeitet). Substantivized adjectives (der Angestellte). Production, salaries, schedules.

Analysis of all 16 federal states, their industry, population, and statistics. Key preparation for integration exams.

Final exam. Full check of complex syntax, all types of voices, and business/everyday vocabulary.

Comprehensive reference of Infinitiv, Präteritum, and Partizip II forms for memorization. An indispensable tool for past tenses.