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German Language Syllabus
A complete CEFR-aligned German curriculum (A1-C2) covering grammar, vocabulary, and conversation from absolute beginner to mastery.. The complete German Language outline — 6 subjects, 44 chapters and 155 topics — laid out so you can see exactly what has to be covered and tick each item off as you go.
German Language subjects
Each subject below has its own page with the full chapter → topic → sub-topic tree and a set of real exam-style flashcards.
7 chapters · 28 topics
A2 Elementary (Grundlegende Kenntnisse)7 chapters · 26 topics
B1 Intermediate (Mittelstufe)8 chapters · 29 topics
B2 Upper Intermediate (Selbständige Sprachverwendung)8 chapters · 28 topics
C1 Advanced (Fachkundige Sprachkenntnisse)8 chapters · 25 topics
C2 Mastery (Annähernd muttersprachlich)6 chapters · 19 topics
German Language flashcard decks
301 question-and-answer cards across 6 decks, written against this syllabus. Preview any deck free.
How to work through the German Language 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: B1 Intermediate (Mittelstufe) carries 29 topics while C2 Mastery (Annähernd muttersprachlich) carries 19. Giving both the same number of weeks is the most common planning mistake for German Language.
The ~115 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 Language syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the German Language syllabus?
German Language covers 6 subjects: A1 Beginner (Anfänger), A2 Elementary (Grundlegende Kenntnisse), B1 Intermediate (Mittelstufe), B2 Upper Intermediate (Selbständige Sprachverwendung), C1 Advanced (Fachkundige Sprachkenntnisse) and C2 Mastery (Annähernd muttersprachlich). Together they contain 44 chapters and 155 named topics.
How much do you have to study for German Language?
The full German Language outline breaks down into 44 chapters, 155 topics and 0 sub-topics. B1 Intermediate (Mittelstufe) is the largest single subject with 29 topics across 8 chapters.
How long does it take to cover the whole German Language syllabus?
Roughly 115 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 5 weeks.
Are there German Language flashcards?
Yes — 301 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 Language syllabus free to use?
Yes. Every page here is free to read, and importing the German Language 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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