30-Day German Plan (Essential Topics Only – 1 Hour/Day)
Goal: Speak and understand B1-level German in under a month.
Books used:
- Grammatik aktiv A1–B1 (Cornelsen)
- Learn German the Fast and Fun Way (selected speaking/listening-focused sections)
This version includes only the most essential grammar and real-life language topics for
maximum results in limited time.
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Day 1
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Verben 1:
- Personalpronomen
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
GETTING TO KNOW PEOPLE:
1. Starting a Conversation
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Day 2
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Verben 1:
- Konjugation Präsens
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
ARRIVAL:
2. Finding a Place to Spend the Night
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Day 3
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Verben 1:
- Sein, haben
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
SEEING THE SIGHTS:
3. Finding Your Way on Foot
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Day 4
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Verben 1:
- Modalverben: Konjugation und Gebrauch
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
SEEING THE SIGHTS:
5. All About Time and Numbers
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Day 5
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Sätze und Fragen:
- Fragen mit Fragewort
- Ja/Nein-Fragen
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
SEEING THE SIGHTS:
7. Countries and Languages
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Day 6
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Pronomen, Nomen und Artikel:
- Artikel: definit, indefinit
- Negation
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
SEEING THE SIGHTS:
10. Weather/Seasons/Days, Weeks, Months
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Day 7
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Pronomen, Nomen und Artikel:
- Akkusativ
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
ORDERING FOOD:
14. Meals/Foods
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Day 8
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Pronomen, Nomen und Artikel:
- Dativ
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
ORDERING FOOD:
15. At the Restaurant/Tipping
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Day 9
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Verben 2:
- Perfekt mit haben und sein
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
ESSENTIAL SERVICES:
25. Banking
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Day 10
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Verben 2:
- Präteritum: sein und haben
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
ENTERTAINMENT:
12. Theater/Movies
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Day 11
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Präpositionen 1:
- Präpositionen mit Dativ
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
AT THE STORE:
16. Clothing Stores/Sizes
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Day 12
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Adjektive 1:
- Komparativ
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
AT THE STORE:
17. Food Stores
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Day 13
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Sätze und Satzverbindungen 1:
- Hauptsätze verbinden (Position 0)
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
ESSENTIAL SERVICES:
26. Postal Service
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Day 14
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Sätze und Satzverbindungen 1:
- Nebensätze
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
ESSENTIAL SERVICES:
27. Telephone Service
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Day 15
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Wortbildung:
- Komposita
Learn German the Fast and Fun Way:
ESSENTIAL SERVICES:
28. Dentist/Doctor/Hospital
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Day 16
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Verben 3:
- Konjunktiv 2: hätte, wäre, würde
Practice review topics from Days 1–15
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Day 17
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Verben 3:
- Passiv (Teil 1)
Practice reading/listening to slow German dialogues
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Day 18
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Verben 3:
- Futur 1
Talk about your future routines (write/speak aloud)
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Day 19
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Sätze und Satzverbindungen 2:
- Relativsätze 1
Describe people or things using 'der, die, das'
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Day 20
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Sätze und Satzverbindungen 2:
- Temporale Nebensätze
Talk about your daily routine using 'wenn' or 'als'
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Day 21
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Präpositionen 2:
- Präpositionen mit Genitiv
Practice using them in writing (short texts)
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Day 22
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Adjektive 2:
- Adjektivdeklination mit Artikel
Review Days 16–21 weak areas
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Day 23
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Review: Zeiten (Präsens, Perfekt, Präteritum)
Retell a story in different tenses
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Day 24
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Konjunktiv II Gebrauch
Make polite requests or express wishes
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Day 25
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Sprechen: Rollenübungen (self-created)
Act out conversations using topics covered
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Day 26
Grammatik aktiv A1–B1:
Review all modal verbs + Konjunktiv II
Practice dialogues or write sample emails
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Day 27
Final grammar topics: lassen, werden, etc.
Use online grammar quizzes to reinforce
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Day 28
Simulated writing: write a short letter or message
Use B1 exam-style topics
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Day 29
Simulated speaking: record yourself answering 3 questions
Use past tense, future, modal verbs
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Day 30
Full review: all key points from 30 days
Optional mock test or recap weak lessons
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