LC German study plan
LC German · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Listening & Reading
Transcribe 40 short spoken German announcements and identify the key noun and verb in each
Build a personal glossary of 60 high-frequency exam vocabulary items drawn from the listening and reading practice you did this week
Read 6 short German texts and mark every unknown word, then sort those words into noun, verb, and connector categories
Shadow 3 audio clips of 90 seconds each, repeating aloud until you match the speaker's rhythm without pausing
Your checkpoint
A 60-entry vocabulary log with German term, article or verb form, and one original example sentence per entry
Listening & Reading
Answer 30 listening comprehension questions under timed conditions and log every error with its cause
Skim 8 German texts for gist in under 3 minutes each, then write a one-sentence German summary of each
Identify and drill the 15 most common question stems used in German reading tasks
Listen to one 5-minute German podcast segment daily and note 5 details you can recall without replaying
Your checkpoint
An error log of at least 30 listening and reading mistakes, each tagged as vocabulary, grammar, speed, or inference
Listening & Reading & Writing
Complete 2 full timed listening sections and score them against the answer key
Write 4 short German messages of 60 to 80 words each, one per common task type such as inviting, complaining, requesting, and informing
Apply a self-check to every written text for verb position, case endings, and formal or informal address
Read 4 longer German articles and answer detail questions without re-reading the whole passage
Your checkpoint
Four corrected German texts of 60 to 80 words, each with a marked-up second draft showing at least 3 revisions
Writing & Speaking
Draft and revise 6 German texts of 120 to 150 words across the main exam writing formats
Record yourself speaking for 2 minutes on 6 familiar topics and transcribe each recording to spot grammar slips
Memorize and use 20 fixed German phrases for opening, structuring, and closing a written or spoken response
Practise 10 spoken picture-description or planning prompts, speaking for 90 seconds each without notes
Your checkpoint
A 10-minute self-recorded speaking portfolio with your own written feedback notes on fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation
Writing & Speaking
Write 3 full-length German texts under a 30-minute timer and self-assess against the exam criteria
Hold 3 recorded 4-minute monologues on exam-style topics, using at least 4 connectors each
Role-play 6 interactive speaking scenarios with a partner or language exchange app, including asking and responding to follow-up questions
Reduce your recurring written errors by rewriting your three timed texts with all flagged mistakes fixed
Your checkpoint
Three timed 30-minute German texts plus corrected versions, with a tally of error types that decreased between drafts
Listening & Speaking
Complete 3 full timed listening sections and raise your score on each attempt
Respond aloud to 20 recorded German questions within 5 seconds of hearing each one
Practise 8 spoken summary tasks in which you listen to a 2-minute clip and summarize it in German for 60 seconds
Drill pronunciation of 30 words you frequently mispronounce, checking stress and vowel length
Your checkpoint
A scored log of 3 timed listening sections showing your percentage on each and the specific question types you still miss
Reading & Writing
Complete 3 full timed reading sections and finish each within the time limit
Write 4 German texts of 150 to 180 words under exam timing, using a planning step of 3 minutes
Match 20 sample written responses to exam band descriptors and justify each rating in one sentence
Build a personal checklist of 8 recurring errors and apply it before submitting every practice text
Your checkpoint
Four timed German texts scored by you against the band descriptors, with a one-paragraph justification per score
Listening & Reading & Writing & Speaking
Simulate the full exam twice under strict timing, once early in the week and once at the end
Review every error from both simulations and redo the 20 questions you got wrong
Record 4 final speaking responses and compare them with your week 4 recordings to confirm improvement
Finalize a one-page German phrase sheet for writing and speaking and rehearse it aloud daily
Your checkpoint
Two complete mock exam score sheets side by side, showing your score in each of the four domains and the gain between attempts
Milestones
Week 2: Complete a 30-question listening and reading mini-test in one sitting and score at least 60 percent overall, with your error log showing fewer than 10 vocabulary-driven mistakes
Week 4: Write one 120-word German text and record one 2-minute spoken response in the same session; have a tutor or exchange partner confirm both are comprehensible and use correct formal or informal address
Week 6: Score at least 70 percent on a timed listening section and speak for 3 uninterrupted minutes on an unseen topic using at least 5 connectors
Week 8: Score at least 75 percent in every domain on the final full mock exam, with the second simulation higher than the first in at least two domains