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German Syllabus
Detailed Plan to Learn German Language. The complete German outline — 6 subjects, 14 chapters and 35 topics — laid out so you can see exactly what has to be covered and tick each item off as you go.
German subjects
Each subject below has its own page with the full chapter → topic → sub-topic tree and a set of real exam-style flashcards.
German flashcard decks
304 question-and-answer cards across 6 decks, written against this syllabus. Preview any deck free.
How to work through the German syllabus
The outline on this page is arranged the way the syllabus itself is: subject, then chapter, then topic, then sub-topic. That last level is what most study plans skip, and it is where coverage actually goes wrong — a chapter marked "done" often has three sub-topics inside it that were never touched.
Weight your plan accordingly: Grammar Fundamentals carries 12 topics while Advanced Language Skills carries 4. Giving both the same number of weeks is the most common planning mistake for German.
The ~25 hour estimate above is a first pass only: roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic. Revision cycles, past papers and mocks sit on top of that number.
German syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the German syllabus?
German covers 6 subjects: Introduction to German Language, Grammar Fundamentals, Vocabulary Building, Listening and Speaking Skills, Reading and Writing Skills and Advanced Language Skills. Together they contain 14 chapters and 35 named topics.
How much do you have to study for German?
The full German outline breaks down into 14 chapters, 35 topics and 0 sub-topics. Grammar Fundamentals is the largest single subject with 12 topics across 4 chapters.
How long does it take to cover the whole German syllabus?
Roughly 25 hours for one full pass. That estimate allows about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, so it is first-pass coverage — revision, past papers and mock tests sit on top of it. At 3 hours a day that is about 1 weeks.
Are there German flashcards?
Yes — 304 question-and-answer flashcards across 6 decks, one per subject, written against this syllabus. A sample of every deck is readable on this site for free, and the complete decks are in the Examius app.
Is this German syllabus free to use?
Yes. Every page here is free to read, and importing the German syllabus into the Examius app to tick off topics as you finish them is free too. No account is needed to start.
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