Cantabria PAU German II study plan

Identify and extract main ideas and specific details from two 300–400-word German B1/B2 texts on familiar topics (e.g., environment, technology) using skimming and scanning techniques.

Recognize and correctly use at least 20 common German connectives and discourse markers (e.g., deshalb, trotzdem, einerseits) in context.

Complete a timed reading comprehension task (multiple-choice and true/false) with at least 70% accuracy.

Review and correctly apply basic German sentence structure rules (verb position in main and subordinate clauses) in 15 sentences.

Analyze two longer texts (500–600 words) on cultural or social topics, inferring meaning of unknown words from context and identifying author’s opinion.

Expand vocabulary by learning 30 new words from the texts, including collocations and idiomatic expressions, and use them in original sentences.

Practice with two past PAU reading comprehension tasks under exam conditions (45 minutes each) and achieve at least 75% accuracy.

Review and correctly use passive voice and subjunctive II in context through 10 transformation exercises.

Read and critically evaluate three opinion-based articles (400–500 words) to identify arguments and supporting evidence.

Write a 150-word summary of one article, capturing the main points and the author’s stance.

Plan and write a 120-word opinion essay on a given topic, using appropriate structure (introduction, body, conclusion) and linking words.

Self-edit and revise the essay for grammar, vocabulary, and coherence, using a checklist based on PAU writing criteria.

Write a formal letter or email (120–150 words) responding to a given situation (e.g., complaint, application) using appropriate register and format.

Write a short narrative or descriptive text (100–120 words) using past tenses and varied sentence structures.

Complete a grammar and vocabulary test covering verb tenses, prepositions, and word formation, achieving at least 80%.

Practice 10 mediation exercises (German to Spanish or vice versa) summarizing key information from short texts.

Listen to three short audio clips (2–3 minutes) on everyday topics and answer comprehension questions with at least 80% accuracy.

Practice note-taking while listening to a 5-minute lecture or interview, then summarize the main points in German.

Research and present key facts about a German-speaking country’s cultural aspect (e.g., festival, tradition) in a 5-minute oral presentation.

Identify and explain five sociolinguistic differences (e.g., formal vs. informal address) in German-speaking contexts.

Complete two full listening comprehension tests (PAU-style) with at least 75% accuracy, focusing on extracting specific information.

Translate five sentences from German to Spanish and five from Spanish to German, covering common structures and vocabulary.

Practice mediation by summarizing a German news article in Spanish (100 words) and a Spanish article in German (100 words).

Review and apply strategies for dealing with unknown vocabulary during listening and translation tasks.

Complete a full mock PAU exam under timed conditions (reading, writing, grammar) and self-assess using official criteria.

Review errors from the mock exam and create a personalized list of 10 grammar/vocabulary points to revisit.

Write two additional essays (one opinion, one formal) within 30 minutes each, incorporating feedback from previous weeks.

Practice 20 grammar transformation exercises (e.g., active to passive, direct to indirect speech) with 90% accuracy.

Take a final full mock PAU exam under exam conditions, including all sections, and achieve a target score of at least 70% overall.

Review all error logs and personalized lists, ensuring mastery of previously problematic areas.

Practice timed writing tasks (two essays in 60 minutes) and compare against model answers for coherence and accuracy.

Consolidate cultural knowledge by reviewing notes on German-speaking countries and practicing 10 sociolinguistic multiple-choice questions.