180 Day German Roadmap (A1 to B1, Speaking First)
This roadmap is designed for adult learners with low attention span, working full time, and aiming for real spoken German.
Each day is short, realistic, and links to a dedicated lesson page like day-1.php, day-2.php, and so on.
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Month 1 (Days 1–30) Month 2 (Days 31–60) Month 3 (Days 61–90) Month 4 (Days 91–120) Month 5 (Days 121–150) Month 6 (Days 151–180)
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Month 1 (Days 1–30)
Day 1 — German alphabet and basic greetings
Level: A1
- Learn alphabet and basic sounds with slow German audio, repeated several times.
- Spell your name, your wife name, and Dubai using German letter names.
- Practice a 6 line greeting dialogue with your wife using Hallo, Guten Morgen, Wie geht es dir.
Day 2 — Pronunciation: ä, ö, ü, ch, r
Level: A1
- Focus only on special sounds ä, ö, ü, ch and German r using short audio.
- Make a small list of example words for each sound and repeat them many times aloud.
- Repeat yesterday greetings again, now concentrating on mouth shape and correct sound.
Day 3 — Numbers and self introduction
Level: A1
- Learn numbers 0 to 100 and count slowly forwards and backwards in German.
- Write a short self introduction with name, age, country and city and read it aloud.
- Ask and answer basic questions with your wife about age, where you live and nationality.
Day 4 — Core verbs: sein and haben
Level: A1
- Study all present forms of sein and haben with simple example sentences.
- Write 10 sentences about you and family members using bin, bist, ist and habe, hast.
- Do question answer practice with your wife using bist du and hast du patterns.
Day 5 — Basic sentence structure (Subject Verb Object)
Level: A1
- Understand simple German word order with clear Subject Verb Object examples.
- Convert 10 short English thoughts like I drink coffee into correct German sentences.
- Read each sentence aloud twice, then try to say them again without looking at your notes.
Day 6 — Articles: der, die, das (patterns only)
Level: A1
- Learn der, die, das with around 15 common nouns that you will really use.
- Group words by article to build pattern memory instead of grammar rules.
- Say each noun with its article plus one simple sentence, all spoken slowly and clearly.
Day 7 — Week 1 review and free speaking
Level: A1
- Quickly read through all notes from Days 1 to 6 and refresh vocabulary aloud.
- Have a 7 minute German only talk with your wife using greetings, age, job and city.
- Listen to 10 minutes of slow A1 audio and just try to catch familiar words and sounds.
Day 8 — Family words and simple descriptions
Level: A1
- Learn 20 family nouns such as Mutter, Vater, Bruder, Schwester, Onkel, Tante.
- Write 5 sentences describing your close family members with basic details.
- Tell your wife about three family members in German and ask her similar questions.
Day 9 — Home and objects (Wo ist ...?)
Level: A1
- Learn 15 home related nouns such as Küche, Bett, Fenster, Tür, Tisch, Stuhl.
- Walk around your house and point to objects while saying the German word aloud.
- Practice Wo ist plus object questions and short answers with your wife around the flat.
Day 10 — Common verbs and building questions
Level: A1
- Study 10 to 12 very common verbs like gehen, kommen, essen, trinken, arbeiten, wohnen.
- Write 10 yes or no questions in German using these verbs in present tense.
- Use those questions for a short conversation with your wife and answer in full sentences.
Day 11 — Food words and simple ordering
Level: A1
- Learn 20 basic food and drink words such as Brot, Reis, Gemüse, Wasser, Tee, Kaffee.
- Write a mini restaurant dialogue: greeting, ordering, asking for the bill.
- Role play waiter and guest with your wife and repeat the role play two times each.
Day 12 — Daily routine basics
Level: A1
- Learn common routine verbs like aufstehen, frühstücken, arbeiten, kochen, schlafen.
- Write 8 short sentences describing your usual weekday from morning to night.
- Read your routine aloud then try to tell the same story to your wife without reading.
Day 13 — Time, days and simple appointments
Level: A1
- Learn how to say full times and the 7 days of the week with audio.
- Write 10 time based sentences such as Um 7 Uhr stehe ich auf and Am Montag arbeite ich.
- Practice making three simple appointments in German and confirming them with your wife.
Day 14 — Week 2 listening and consolidation
Level: A1
- Listen to 10 to 15 minutes of slow A1 audio about daily life and note familiar words.
- Review all vocabulary from Days 8 to 13 and say each word with one example sentence.
- Do a short recap with your wife talking about family, home, food and your routine.
Day 15 — Asking for directions (basic phrases)
Level: A1
- Learn direction phrases like geradeaus, links, rechts, an der Ecke, neben, gegenüber.
- Write a small dialogue asking how to get to the station or supermarket in German.
- Act out this direction role play with your wife using your real home as a pretend map.
Day 16 — Shopping and prices
Level: A1
- Learn phrases for shopping like Wie viel kostet das, billig, teuer, Größe, Farbe.
- Write a short conversation where you ask about price, size and color and then pay.
- Role play shop assistant and customer with your wife using invented prices in Euro.
Day 17 — Cafe and restaurant dialogue (extended)
Level: A1
- Add words like Vorspeise, Hauptgericht, Nachspeise, bestellen and reservieren to your list.
- Write a longer restaurant dialogue from greeting to goodbye including one small problem.
- Perform this dialogue with your wife twice and try once without looking at your notes.
Day 18 — Introducing other people
Level: A1
- Learn patterns such as Das ist mein Freund, Er kommt aus Indien, Sie arbeitet als Lehrerin.
- Write introductions for your wife and one imaginary friend in 5 or 6 simple sentences each.
- Introduce each other in German as if you are meeting a new person at a party.
Day 19 — Hobbies and free time
Level: A1
- Learn hobby verbs such as lesen, schwimmen, programmieren, reisen, spielen, fernsehen.
- Write 8 sentences about what you like and do not like to do in your free time.
- Ask and answer at least 5 hobby questions each with your wife using full sentences.
Day 20 — Weather and small talk
Level: A1
- Learn weather phrases such as Es ist warm, Es regnet, Es ist bewölkt, Die Sonne scheint.
- Write a few sentences describing today weather in Dubai and in Germany in general.
- Practice short weather small talk with your wife linking weather to mood or simple plans.
Day 21 — Week 3 speaking review
Level: A1
- Review main phrases from Days 15 to 20 quickly and refresh important words.
- Have a 7 to 10 minute German only conversation about city, shopping, food and hobbies.
- Listen to a short city or shopping related audio and repeat some sentences aloud.
Day 22 — Modal verbs: können and müssen
Level: A1
- Learn present tense forms of können and müssen with clear examples.
- Write 10 meaningful sentences about what you can do and must do in your life.
- Speak all sentences aloud and then create a small Q and A with your wife using them.
Day 23 — Accusative patterns (only by example)
Level: A1
- Learn patterns like Ich habe einen Termin and Ich kaufe den Computer without deep case rules.
- Write 10 sentences using einen and den with real objects from your life.
- Read each sentence aloud and then try to say them again from memory.
Day 24 — Everyday conversation mixing topics
Level: A1
- Combine greetings, family, work and hobbies into one short dialogue script.
- Write a 12 line conversation that could happen in real life in Germany.
- Perform the full conversation with your wife and then redo it without reading.
Day 25 — Micro writing: chat and WhatsApp style
Level: A1
- Learn chat phrases like Danke, Kein Problem, Bis später, Tut mir leid, Alles gut.
- Write 8 short WhatsApp style messages for daily situations, positive and negative.
- Read them out loud as if you are speaking them on a phone call instead of typing.
Day 26 — Listening drill: short story
Level: A1
- Choose a 2 to 3 minute slow A1 story and listen three times.
- Write down key words and then reconstruct the story using very simple German.
- Tell this story in German to your wife without worrying about perfection.
Day 27 — Free speaking: my normal day
Level: A1
- Write 8 sentences about a typical day for you using present tense.
- Underline all verbs and check word order once calmly.
- Speak for 3 minutes about your day to your wife without reading your notes.
Day 28 — Vocabulary integration day
Level: A1
- Make a list of 40 to 50 important words from Days 1 to 27 that you want to keep.
- Turn at least 15 of those words into full sentences in your notebook.
- Choose random words from the list and force yourself to say a sentence with each to your wife.
Day 29 — A1 grammar and speaking review
Level: A1
- Review all light grammar you have done so far such as sein, haben, SVO order and modal verbs.
- Write 10 mixed sentences that use different verbs and ideas from this month.
- Practice asking and answering questions using those sentences in a relaxed way.
Day 30 — A1 mini test and reflection
Level: A1
- Write a 10 sentence text about yourself, your family and your daily routine.
- Listen to one short A1 audio and write 3 simple German sentences about what you understood.
- Record a 2 to 3 minute audio of yourself speaking and listen back to notice pronunciation errors.
Month 2 (Days 31–60)
Day 31 — Separable verbs in routines
Level: A1
- Learn 8 common separable verbs like aufstehen, anrufen, einkaufen, aufräumen.
- Write 10 sentences about your day using at least 5 different separable verbs.
- Read them aloud paying attention to verb position and stress on the prefix.
Day 32 — Reflexive verbs in the morning
Level: A1
- Learn reflexive verbs such as sich waschen, sich anziehen, sich setzen.
- Write 8 sentences describing your real morning using these verbs.
- Tell your morning routine to your wife only in German focusing on reflexive forms.
Day 33 — Detailed morning routine story
Level: A1
- Add time words like zuerst, dann, danach, zum Schluss to your routine.
- Write a short paragraph of your full morning as one mini story.
- Read this story aloud and then retell it with no paper as best as you can.
Day 34 — Detailed evening routine story
Level: A1
- Learn extra evening verbs like fernsehen, entspannen, spazieren gehen.
- Write 8 lines about your evening and night in simple German.
- Exchange evening routine stories with your wife and ask each other two questions.
Day 35 — Work day description for IT job
Level: A1
- Learn work verbs like programmieren, testen, schreiben, erklären, planen.
- Write 8 to 10 sentences about what you do on a normal workday in your current job.
- Explain your job to your wife in German as if she has never seen your work.
Day 36 — Week 5 review: routines and work
Level: A1
- Review all routine and work vocabulary from Days 31 to 35 in one quick pass.
- Merge morning, work and evening into one longer German text in your notebook.
- Speak your full day in German for 4 minutes without reading even if you repeat yourself.
Day 37 — Speaking focus: daily life questions
Level: A1
- Prepare 10 daily life questions such as Wann stehst du auf and Was machst du abends.
- Use these questions to interview your wife in German and answer her questions fully.
- Try to continue the conversation naturally instead of just reading questions one by one.
Day 38 — Describing people: appearance
Level: A1
- Learn adjectives like groß, klein, schlank, dick, jung, alt, hübsch.
- Write 6 sentences describing yourself, your wife and one other person.
- Describe a person in German and let your wife guess who you are talking about.
Day 39 — Clothes and colors
Level: A1
- Learn clothing words such as Hemd, Hose, Kleid, Schuhe, Jacke plus main colors.
- Write 5 sentences about what you and your wife are wearing now.
- Stand in front of a mirror and describe your clothing from head to toe in German.
Day 40 — Feelings and physical states
Level: A1
- Learn phrases like Ich bin müde, Ich bin gestresst, Ich habe Hunger, Ich habe Durst.
- Write 8 sentences about how you usually feel during a normal workday.
- During the real day, say your state in German whenever you remember such as Ich bin müde now.
Day 41 — Adjectives with easy endings
Level: A1
- Learn simple patterns like ein großer Mann, eine kleine Wohnung without deep grammar.
- Write 10 adjective plus noun combinations connected to your real life.
- Say these out loud and then use 5 combinations in full sentences about your life.
Day 42 — Description dialogue
Level: A1
- Write a short dialogue where two people describe a third person appearance and character.
- Make 10 lines of this conversation in simple language.
- Act it out with your wife, then change details and repeat more freely.
Day 43 — Listening practice: descriptions
Level: A1
- Find a short A1 audio where someone describes a person or family member.
- Listen 2 or 3 times and write down the adjectives and nouns that you can catch.
- Explain in German who is being described using your own simple sentences.
Day 44 — Week 6 review: describing people
Level: A1
- Review all adjectives and clothes words from Days 38 to 43 aloud.
- Write a small paragraph describing a family photo, real or imaginary, in German.
- Describe 2 or 3 real people from your life to your wife using as many adjectives as possible.
Day 45 — Public transport basics
Level: A1
- Learn key transport words such as Zug, U Bahn, Bus, Bahnhof, Haltestelle, Fahrkarte.
- Write 6 sentences about how you travel now and how you might travel in Germany.
- Explain to your wife in German how to go from home to office using bus or train as if in Germany.
Day 46 — Tickets and ticket machines
Level: A1
- Learn phrases like einfache Fahrt, hin und zurück, Zone, bar zahlen, mit Karte zahlen.
- Write a short dialogue buying a ticket and asking about the price.
- Role play ticket seller and customer together and repeat with different destinations.
Day 47 — Asking for help in the city
Level: A1
- Learn expressions like Entschuldigung, können Sie mir helfen and Ich habe mich verlaufen.
- Write 6 one line situations where you need help for directions or information.
- Act out 2 or 3 of these help situations with your wife playing the stranger.
Day 48 — Doctor visit basics
Level: A1
- Learn body part words and symptom words like Kopf, Bauch, Fieber, Husten, Schmerzen.
- Write 6 sentences explaining a simple health problem in German.
- Role play a doctor visit where you explain symptoms and ask one or two basic questions.
Day 49 — Emergency phrases
Level: A1
- Learn emergency phrases like Hilfe, Rufen Sie bitte einen Krankenwagen, Es ist ein Unfall passiert.
- Write 4 short emergency sentences you hope you never need but want to know in German.
- Practice saying these sentences clearly and loudly for confidence.
Day 50 — Listening: city and transport story
Level: A1
- Listen to a short city or travel related A1 audio multiple times.
- Write down places and verbs that you can identify from the audio.
- Retell the route or small story in your own simple German to your wife.
Day 51 — Week 7 review: city and emergencies
Level: A1
- Review vocabulary about city, transport and emergency from Days 45 to 50.
- Write a small story about a day in a new city including travel and one problem.
- Tell this story in German for 3 to 4 minutes focusing on fluency not perfection.
Day 52 — Dative patterns with prepositions
Level: A1
- Learn pattern phrases like mit dem Bus, mit der U Bahn, bei dem Arzt, nach der Arbeit.
- Write 10 sentences using these patterns related to your daily life or future Germany life.
- Say all sentences aloud and add one extra similar sentence without looking at your notes.
Day 53 — Complex directions with dative
Level: A1
- Combine direction phrases with dative such as an der Ecke, vor dem Bahnhof, neben der Apotheke.
- Draw a simple map on paper and write step by step German directions from A to B.
- Explain those directions to your wife as if she does not see the map.
Day 54 — Making appointments (phone and in person)
Level: A1
- Learn appointment phrases like Ich möchte einen Termin and Passt es am Montag um 10 Uhr.
- Write short dialogues for dentist, bank and a language school appointment.
- Role play these appointment conversations with your wife, switching roles after each one.
Day 55 — Telephone basics
Level: A1
- Learn telephone phrases like Hier spricht and Können Sie das bitte wiederholen.
- Write 6 short telephone style lines for common situations such as asking for info.
- Sit in different rooms and simulate a phone call, speaking only German without video.
Day 56 — Workplace German basics
Level: A1
- Learn office phrases like Ich schicke eine E Mail, Wir haben ein Problem, Ich habe eine Frage.
- Write 8 sentences about typical weekly tasks in your current job using simple German.
- Explain your current project to your wife using these office expressions as much as possible.
Day 57 — Short e mails and messages
Level: A1
- Learn simple email structure including greeting, body and closing.
- Write one informal email to a colleague and one formal email to an office.
- Read both emails aloud as if leaving a spoken voicemail message.
Day 58 — Week 8 review: A1 to A2 bridge
Level: A1
- Review notes from Days 31 to 57 and mark any topics that still feel weak.
- Write a longer text of 12 sentences mixing routine, work, city and appointments.
- Explain this mixed story to your wife as one long German description.
Day 59 — Speaking: my life now and in Germany
Level: A1
- Make a bullet list of points about your current life and your future life in Germany.
- Use the list to speak for 5 minutes about present and future in simple German.
- Ask your wife to ask a few questions in German inside this conversation.
Day 60 — A1 to A2 self test and reflection
Level: A1
- Write one page in German about your life in Dubai and your plan for Germany.
- Listen to a 3 to 5 minute A2 level audio and note how much you can catch.
- Record a 4 minute monologue in German and listen back, noting progress and problems.
Month 3 (Days 61–90)
Day 61 — Perfect tense with haben
Level: A2
- Learn how to build Perfekt with haben and common verbs.
- Write 10 sentences about what you did yesterday using Perfekt.
- Read all sentences aloud and correct word order if needed.
Day 62 — Perfect tense with sein
Level: A2
- Learn Perfekt with sein for movement and change verbs such as gehen, kommen, fahren.
- Write 8 sentences about past trips or movements using ich bin gegangen and similar.
- Tell your wife a short story about last weekend using mostly Perfekt forms.
Day 63 — Irregular verbs in Perfekt
Level: A2
- Study a list of 10 important irregular verbs in Perfekt such as gesehen, genommen, geschrieben.
- Write short example sentences for each irregular form.
- Practice reading them and then quizzing each other with your wife.
Day 64 — Word order in main clauses
Level: A2
- Review position of verb in statements and questions with time and place.
- Write 10 sentences where you start with time or place and move the verb to position two.
- Read these sentences aloud focusing on rhythm and correct stress.
Day 65 — Subordinate clauses with weil
Level: A2
- Learn pattern for weil clauses and how verbs move to the end.
- Write 8 pairs of sentences joined with weil explaining reasons.
- Tell your wife 5 reasons for your choices in German using weil sentences.
Day 66 — Listening: past events story
Level: A2
- Listen to a short story where a person talks about last weekend in Perfekt.
- Write down verbs you recognize and try to reconstruct the sequence of events.
- Retell the story in your own words, using Perfekt as much as possible.
Day 67 — Week 9 review: Perfekt and weil
Level: A2
- Review Perfekt forms and weil sentences from Days 61 to 66.
- Write a small past narrative about your last holiday or big life event.
- Tell your wife this story using when, where and why in German.
Day 68 — Renting a flat vocabulary
Level: A2
- Learn words like Miete, Nebenkosten, Kaution, Vermieter, Mietvertrag.
- Write 8 sentences about what you want or need in a future German flat.
- Explain to your wife in German what kind of apartment you are looking for.
Day 69 — Utilities and services
Level: A2
- Learn words for Strom, Wasser, Internet, Anmeldung, Anbieter.
- Write short sentences about setting up utility contracts in Germany.
- Role play a simple conversation starting or canceling a contract in German.
Day 70 — Doctor appointment at A2 level
Level: A2
- Review symptom vocabulary and learn phrases for booking a medical appointment.
- Write a short dialogue calling a doctor office and asking for a suitable time.
- Practice this call with your wife, then improvise a second version.
Day 71 — Pharmacy and medicine
Level: A2
- Learn words like Rezept, Tabletten, Salbe, Tropfen, Nebenwirkungen.
- Write 6 lines where you explain a problem and ask for medicine at a pharmacy.
- Role play pharmacist and patient with clear, slow German.
Day 72 — Bank basics and accounts
Level: A2
- Learn words like Konto, Kreditkarte, Geldautomat, Überweisung, Gebühren.
- Write 6 sentences describing basic bank tasks you will need in Germany.
- Explain in German to your wife how you would open an account in Germany.
Day 73 — Insurance basics
Level: A2
- Learn terms such as Krankenversicherung, Haftpflicht, Hausrat, Beitrag.
- Write a short note explaining which insurances you think are important in Germany.
- Discuss these insurances in simple German with your wife.
Day 74 — Week 10 review: life admin
Level: A2
- Review vocabulary for flat, utilities, doctor, pharmacy, bank and insurance.
- Write a mini story about a typical admin day in Germany including appointments and paperwork.
- Tell this story to your wife in German using as many new words as possible.
Day 75 — Travel planning vocabulary
Level: A2
- Learn words like buchen, reservieren, Fahrplan, Ankunft, Abfahrt, Verspätung.
- Write 8 sentences about planning a train or bus trip in Germany.
- Explain your travel plan to your wife as if you are organizing a weekend trip.
Day 76 — Hotels and check in
Level: A2
- Learn hotel phrases like ein Einzelzimmer, Vollpension, Halbpension, Reservierung.
- Write a check in dialogue with greeting, reservation, special request and payment.
- Act it out with your wife as receptionist and guest and then swap roles.
Day 77 — Restaurants at A2 complexity
Level: A2
- Add more polite forms for ordering and complaining in a restaurant.
- Write a restaurant scene that includes one small mistake or problem and a polite solution.
- Role play this scene with your wife focusing on polite language.
Day 78 — Workplace small talk
Level: A2
- Learn phrases for casual talk at work, such as Wie war dein Wochenende and Hast du viel zu tun.
- Write 10 sentences you might say to colleagues in a German office.
- Practice a workplace small talk conversation with your wife in German.
Day 79 — Making and handling complaints
Level: A2
- Learn complaint sentences such as Ich bin nicht zufrieden and Das ist ein Problem für mich.
- Write 6 complaint sentences for different situations like hotel, shop or service.
- Speak them aloud in a calm but firm tone as you would in real life.
Day 80 — Emails and messages at A2
Level: A2
- Learn phrases for slightly longer emails such as Ich möchte mich beschweren and Könnten Sie mir bitte helfen.
- Write one short complaint email and one short request email in German.
- Read them aloud and adjust any sentences that feel too complex.
Day 81 — Week 11 review: travel and communication
Level: A2
- Review vocabulary for travel, hotels, restaurants and workplace small talk.
- Write a story of a weekend trip including hotel, restaurant and small problems.
- Tell this trip story to your wife in German in one long go.
Day 82 — Future tense with werden
Level: A2
- Learn basic future tense using werden plus infinitive.
- Write 10 sentences about what you will do next week or next month.
- Speak these sentences aloud and then say 5 more from memory.
Day 83 — Comparisons and superlatives
Level: A2
- Learn patterns with komparativ and superlativ such as besser, am besten, schneller.
- Write 8 sentences comparing places, jobs or hobbies.
- Talk with your wife in German about which things in your life are better or worse.
Day 84 — Talking about preferences
Level: A2
- Use gern, lieber and am liebsten to talk about likes and priorities.
- Write 10 sentences about which food, activities or cities you prefer.
- Have a German conversation with your wife using lieber to compare choices.
Day 85 — Plans and small dreams
Level: A2
- Write 8 sentences about your plans in Germany using present and future forms.
- Include work, language, housing and social goals in your text.
- Read it to your wife and then have an open discussion in simple German about your plans.
Day 86 — Storytelling basics at A2
Level: A2
- Collect connectors like zuerst, dann, später, zum Schluss and use them in a small story.
- Write a short narrative about a past day that was important for you.
- Tell this story to your wife as if you are telling it to a German friend.
Day 87 — Listening: longer A2 story
Level: A2
- Listen to a slightly longer A2 story and accept that you will not understand everything.
- Write down key names, places and verbs that you catch.
- Retell the main idea in very simple German focusing on general meaning only.
Day 88 — Free speaking at A2 level
Level: A2
- Choose a topic such as your job, your family or your Germany plan.
- Make a few keywords and then speak for 5 minutes without reading full sentences.
- Ask your wife to do the same and keep the conversation only in German.
Day 89 — A2 grammar and vocabulary review
Level: A2
- Review Perfekt, weil sentences, future with werden, comparisons and important A2 vocabulary.
- Write 12 mixed sentences that use several of these features together.
- Speak all sentences aloud and check which ones still feel difficult.
Day 90 — A2 self test and milestone check
Level: A2
- Write one page summarizing your last 3 months of life and study in German.
- Listen to a 5 minute A2 audio and write 5 simple German sentences about it.
- Record a 5 minute German monologue and compare it with your earlier recordings.
Month 4 (Days 91–120)
Day 91 — Time connectors for storytelling
Level: A2
- Practice connectors such as zuerst, dann, danach, später, zum Schluss.
- Write a mini outline of a story using these words as structure points.
- Tell a short daily life story to your wife using all the connectors.
Day 92 — Describing past events in more detail
Level: A2
- Choose one past event and write 10 sentences describing it in Perfekt.
- Add extra information for time, place and people involved.
- Read the story aloud and then retell it without your notes.
Day 93 — Life story overview
Level: A2
- Write a simple life story from childhood to now in short German sentences.
- Use years, cities, jobs and family as main points.
- Tell this life story to your wife only in German.
Day 94 — Daily storytelling habit
Level: A2
- Write a quick summary of what you did yesterday in Perfekt or Präteritum where easy.
- Try to use connectors and time expressions in the summary.
- Tell your wife the story without reading and ask her about her day too.
Day 95 — Listening: natural past stories
Level: A2
- Listen to a story where someone describes their weekend or holiday.
- Write down all time words and main verbs you can recognize.
- Retell the story in your own German, even if you only have a rough version.
Day 96 — Review: storytelling tools
Level: A2
- Summarize in your notes how to tell a past story step by step.
- Write a fresh story about a different event and mark the connectors and verbs.
- Tell this second story to your wife and let her ask two questions in German.
Day 97 — Speaking day: personal stories
Level: A2
- Prepare 3 short story topics such as first job, big mistake, proud moment.
- Speak for 3 minutes on each topic in German without writing full texts first.
- Invite your wife to respond with her own stories in German for practice.
Day 98 — Expressing opinions simply
Level: A2
- Learn phrases like Ich finde, Meiner Meinung nach, Ich glaube.
- Write 8 opinion sentences about topics like food, cities or work.
- Discuss one opinion topic with your wife in German for a few minutes.
Day 99 — Agreeing and disagreeing politely
Level: A2
- Learn phrases such as Da stimme ich zu and Ich sehe das anders.
- Write 6 pairs of sentences for agreement and disagreement.
- Practice a mini debate with your wife using only simple German sentences.
Day 100 — Talking about pros and cons
Level: A2
- Choose a topic such as living in Germany and list advantages and disadvantages.
- Write 6 sentences for pros and 6 for cons using simple language.
- Present your pros and cons speech to your wife and listen to her version.
Day 101 — Short everyday discussions
Level: A2
- Prepare 3 daily topics like public transport, food prices or office culture.
- Write only brief notes and no full sentences for each topic.
- Discuss each topic in German with your wife for 3 minutes.
Day 102 — Listening: opinion based audio
Level: A2
- Listen to a short audio where someone shares an opinion.
- Note key phrases that show opinion such as ich denke and meiner Meinung nach.
- Summarize the opinion in 3 or 4 German sentences in your own words.
Day 103 — Speaking: opinion practice
Level: A2
- Pick one topic you care about and write a short opinion text.
- Say it aloud and then restate it more freely without reading.
- Ask your wife if she agrees or disagrees and continue in German.
Day 104 — Week 14 review: opinions and debates
Level: A2
- Review all opinion phrases and debate phrases from this week.
- Write a small debate script where two people disagree politely.
- Act out the script with your wife and then improvise a second round.
Day 105 — Government office vocabulary
Level: A2
- Learn words such as Bürgeramt, Ausländerbehörde, Anmeldung, Termin.
- Write 8 sentences about things you might need to do at these offices.
- Explain in German to your wife the basic steps to register in a German city.
Day 106 — Immigration and visa terms
Level: A2
- Learn words like Aufenthaltstitel, Visum, Arbeitserlaubnis, Unterlagen.
- Write a short explanation of your plan for visa and residence in German.
- Discuss this plan with your wife using as many new words as possible.
Day 107 — Applying for courses or integration programs
Level: A2
- Learn phrases used when applying for a language or integration course.
- Write a short dialogue for asking about course times and costs.
- Role play that dialogue with your wife with some variations.
Day 108 — Filling basic forms
Level: A2
- Look at an example German form layout and learn key fields like Familienname and Wohnort.
- Simulate filling a basic form with your real data in German.
- Say your answers aloud in German as if the clerk is asking you each question.
Day 109 — Writing simple requests to offices
Level: A2
- Learn phrases like Ich möchte um Informationen bitten and Könnten Sie mir bitte sagen.
- Write two short email style requests to a German office about a document or appointment.
- Read them aloud and check that they are polite, simple and clear.
Day 110 — Week 15 review: integration topics
Level: A2
- Review vocabulary related to government offices, visas and courses.
- Write a short story of your first week in Germany dealing with registration and offices.
- Tell this imagined story to your wife in German and adjust as you speak.
Day 111 — Listening: integration story
Level: A2
- Listen to an audio where someone talks about moving to Germany and doing paperwork.
- Note main steps and words related to offices and applications.
- Retell the main steps in your own German to check comprehension.
Day 112 — Office vocabulary and meetings
Level: A2
- Learn phrases for meetings such as Wir besprechen heute and Können wir einen Termin finden.
- Write 8 sentences describing a simple work meeting in German.
- Tell your wife about a recent or imaginary meeting in German.
Day 113 — Reporting work problems
Level: A2
- Learn structures like Es gibt ein Problem and Das funktioniert nicht richtig.
- Write 6 sentences explaining different small problems at work.
- Practice telling your wife these problems clearly in German.
Day 114 — Scheduling and rescheduling
Level: A2
- Learn phrases such as Können wir den Termin verschieben and Passt Ihnen Mittwoch.
- Write simple dialogues for scheduling and moving an appointment.
- Role play these dialogues with your wife over and over to gain confidence.
Day 115 — Email structure at A2 plus level
Level: A2
- Review email greeting and closing and add slightly more complex middle parts.
- Write one semi formal email about a work or study topic you care about.
- Read it aloud and shorten any sentence that feels too long for your level.
Day 116 — Short work related story
Level: A2
- Write a brief narrative about a normal or slightly stressful day at work.
- Include beginning, middle and end using time words and problem plus solution.
- Tell this story in German to your wife and answer one or two of her questions.
Day 117 — Speaking: workplace role play
Level: A2
- Prepare a few situations such as talking to a colleague or client about a task.
- Role play these scenarios in German with your wife switching who is in charge.
- Focus on clear simple sentences and polite tone rather than high level grammar.
Day 118 — Week 16 review: workplace language
Level: A2
- Review all workplace vocabulary and phrases from this section.
- Write a summary of your ideal workday in a German office in 10 sentences.
- Read it aloud and then try to retell it with fewer notes.
Day 119 — Listening: workplace conversation
Level: A2
- Listen to a short audio where two people talk about tasks or projects.
- Note key verbs, nouns and any deadlines mentioned.
- Explain to your wife in German what you think is going on in the audio.
Day 120 — A2 to B1 transition self test
Level: A2
- Write a one page text about who you are, what you do and your Germany plans.
- Listen to a 5 minute audio at upper A2 level and see how much you follow.
- Record a 5 minute spoken summary of your life and future plan in German.
Month 5 (Days 121–150)
Day 121 — Polite forms with Konjunktiv II
Level: B1
- Learn polite patterns such as Ich würde gern and Könnten Sie mir bitte helfen.
- Write 10 polite request sentences for real life situations.
- Practice saying them aloud in a soft, friendly tone.
Day 122 — Relative clauses basics
Level: B1
- Learn how to add short relative clauses with der, die, das.
- Write 8 sentences where you describe people or things using one relative clause each.
- Read them aloud slowly to get used to the longer sentence structure.
Day 123 — Passive voice light introduction
Level: B1
- Learn simple passive forms like Das Haus wird gebaut and Die E Mails werden geschrieben.
- Write 6 sentences where the object is more important than the person doing the action.
- Say them aloud and check if they feel natural for emails or reports.
Day 124 — Review: Konjunktiv and passive
Level: B1
- Review your polite forms and passive sentences together.
- Combine both in a few sentences that sound formal and polite.
- Practice reading them as if you are speaking to an official or client.
Day 125 — Listening: grammar in context
Level: B1
- Listen to a short B1 audio where polite requests or passive might appear.
- Try to catch examples of could, would or passive forms.
- Write down one or two and make your own similar sentences.
Day 126 — Speaking: longer sentences
Level: B1
- Take 3 simple sentences and join them together using connectors and relative clauses.
- Practice saying these longer sentences slowly and clearly.
- Use them inside a short monologue, for example about your flat or job.
Day 127 — Week 17 review: new grammar tools
Level: B1
- Review Konjunktiv, relative clauses and light passive forms in your notes.
- Write a paragraph mixing these elements in context.
- Read it aloud and check if you can say it with few mistakes.
Day 128 — Invitations and social plans
Level: B1
- Learn phrases for inviting and accepting or declining invitations politely.
- Write 8 invitation related sentences that you could really use in Germany.
- Practice a short dialogue where you invite your wife to an event and she responds.
Day 129 — Talking about events and experiences
Level: B1
- Choose one past event and describe it with more emotional detail.
- Write 10 sentences covering when, where, who, what and how you felt.
- Tell this event to your wife and ask about her similar experiences.
Day 130 — Stronger complaints and feedback
Level: B1
- Learn stronger but still polite complaint phrases at B1 level.
- Write a structured complaint with introduction, explanation and solution suggestion.
- Read it aloud and imagine you are speaking to a real service person.
Day 131 — Giving advice and suggestions
Level: B1
- Learn patterns for giving advice, such as Du solltest and An deiner Stelle würde ich.
- Write 8 sentences where you give advice about work, health or study.
- Discuss advice topics in German with your wife using these patterns.
Day 132 — Complex opinions revisited
Level: B1
- Review opinion phrases and add some new ones suitable for B1 level.
- Write a 10 line opinion text about a real world topic that matters to you.
- Present this mini speech to your wife in German and invite her reaction.
Day 133 — Small debate practice
Level: B1
- Choose a simple topic where you and your wife can have different views.
- Make a short list of arguments on both sides in German keywords.
- Have a 5 minute German debate trying to stay calm and polite.
Day 134 — Week 18 review: social language
Level: B1
- Review all phrases for invitations, complaints, advice and opinions.
- Write a summary text combining these elements into one situation.
- Read your text aloud and then simplify it orally without notes.
Day 135 — Renting contracts and rules
Level: B1
- Learn common terms that appear in rental contracts and house rules.
- Write 8 sentences about responsibilities of tenant and landlord in German.
- Explain these ideas to your wife in German in a calm, clear tone.
Day 136 — Neighbors and community
Level: B1
- Learn useful phrases for being friendly and also for solving small neighbor problems.
- Write 6 sentences for good neighbor behavior in Germany.
- Role play with your wife a friendly but clear talk with a neighbor about noise.
Day 137 — Local rules and regulations
Level: B1
- Collect simple phrases used when talking about rules such as Man darf nicht and Es ist verboten.
- Write short examples about rules in housing, recycling or public spaces.
- Read them aloud and then talk to your wife about which rules are new for you.
Day 138 — Recycling and waste separation
Level: B1
- Learn basic words used for German recycling system and rubbish categories.
- Write a step by step explanation of how to separate waste in your future German home.
- Explain this to your wife in German and check that both of you understand it.
Day 139 — Appointments and time management
Level: B1
- Review and expand phrases for organizing your week and your deadlines.
- Write a weekly schedule in German including work, study and free time.
- Describe this schedule orally to your wife in German as if planning together.
Day 140 — Week 19 review: life in Germany
Level: B1
- Review vocabulary and phrases related to living arrangements and local rules.
- Write a reflective text about how life in Germany might be different from Dubai.
- Discuss this text in German with your wife focusing on the practical aspects.
Day 141 — Listening: daily life in Germany
Level: B1
- Listen to a short B1 audio where someone describes daily life routines and rules.
- Note down new phrases and compare them to your own expectations.
- Summarize the main points in 4 or 5 German sentences.
Day 142 — Longer free conversation
Level: B1
- Prepare a few topics and then speak with your wife in German for 10 minutes without switching to English.
- Focus on maintaining flow even if grammar is not perfect.
- After the talk, note common mistakes you noticed and one thing you did well.
Day 143 — Storytelling with more detail
Level: B1
- Choose one of your previous stories and rewrite it with more description and feelings.
- Mark where you used connectors, relative clauses or polite forms.
- Tell this upgraded story in German to your wife and ask her for feedback.
Day 144 — Opinion based speaking practice
Level: B1
- Select one news like topic and define your clear opinion.
- Write 8 sentences supporting your view in simple but clear German.
- Present your opinion speech to your wife and listen to her point of view.
Day 145 — Improvised speaking without notes
Level: B1
- Do not write anything today before speaking.
- Choose a topic you know well and talk for 5 minutes non stop in German.
- Accept mistakes, focus only on not stopping and staying in German.
Day 146 — Listening: near normal speed
Level: B1
- Listen to a B1 podcast or video at natural speed for a few minutes.
- Do not try to get everything, aim for overall idea and a few key phrases.
- Summarize the general topic and your understanding in German to your wife.
Day 147 — Shadowing and rhythm practice
Level: B1
- Choose a short B1 sentence audio and repeat it word for word many times.
- Focus on rhythm, stress and intonation more than on single sounds.
- Record yourself once and compare with the original audio.
Day 148 — Week 20 review: speaking upgrade
Level: B1
- Review what helped you most with speaking this month and note it in your notebook.
- Write a short reflection in German about your progress and remaining problems.
- Discuss this reflection openly in German with your wife if possible.
Day 149 — B1 simulation: partial test
Level: B1
- Prepare a mini B1 test for yourself with one listening, one reading, one writing and one speaking task.
- Do each part in a short, focused burst without checking answers immediately.
- After finishing, correct yourself using online examples and note weak points.
Day 150 — Evaluation and planning next steps
Level: B1
- Write a self evaluation text describing your strengths and weaknesses in German now.
- Define your personal goals for the next 30 days in short German sentences.
- Share this with your wife and agree on how you will support each other.
Month 6 (Days 151–180)
Day 151 — Writing: email format at B1
Level: B1
- Review email structure and add more precise polite phrases.
- Write one formal and one semi formal email about real topics.
- Read both emails aloud as if you are speaking to the receiver.
Day 152 — Writing: short opinion text
Level: B1
- Write an 8 to 10 sentence opinion text using clear structure.
- Use at least three connectors such as erstens, außerdem, schließlich.
- Check each sentence for clarity more than for grammar perfection.
Day 153 — Writing: complaint letter at B1
Level: B1
- Write a structured complaint with greeting, problem description and request.
- Focus on polite but firm language suited for German culture.
- Read it aloud and imagine sending it to a real company or office.
Day 154 — Review and correct written texts
Level: B1
- Read the last three writing tasks again and mark any repeated mistakes.
- Rewrite one paragraph in a shorter, simpler but more correct version.
- Discuss with your wife what kind of writing tasks feel hardest for you.
Day 155 — Extra writing practice
Level: B1
- Choose two different tasks such as a request email and a short story.
- Write both in one sitting with a relaxed but focused mindset.
- Check for obvious errors and then leave them as historical record of your level.
Day 156 — Speaking about your writing
Level: B1
- Explain to your wife in German what you wrote in the last few texts.
- Summarize each text orally without reading the exact sentences.
- Ask her to ask follow up questions so you can speak more freely.
Day 157 — Listening: focus on written like texts
Level: B1
- Listen to audio that sounds like a written text, such as a short article being read.
- Notice the structure of introduction, body and conclusion in the audio.
- Summarize this structure in simple German sentences.
Day 158 — Listening: slow news and summaries
Level: B1
- Listen to 10 minutes of slow German news at B1 level.
- Pick one story and write a simple 4 sentence summary in German.
- Read the summary aloud and check if it matches the main idea.
Day 159 — Listening: normal speed short clips
Level: B1
- Listen to a short normal speed clip with subtitles the first time.
- Then listen again without subtitles and focus on sounds and flow.
- Say in German what the clip was about in 3 or 4 sentences.
Day 160 — Role play based on listening
Level: B1
- Choose one listening and recreate the situation with your wife as a dialogue.
- Write only minimal prompts, not full sentences.
- Perform the role play two times, switching roles.
Day 161 — Mini listening test for yourself
Level: B1
- Pick a B1 listening exercise from exam resources if available.
- Do it like a real test without pausing or repeating.
- Check your answers and note which question types are hardest.
Day 162 — Review listening strategies
Level: B1
- Write a list of listening strategies that helped you such as focusing on key words.
- Describe these strategies in simple German sentences to yourself.
- Share this mini list with your wife and talk about which ideas help her too.
Day 163 — Speaking: summarize audios in German
Level: B1
- Listen to a short B1 audio and immediately speak a summary without writing.
- Focus on content and not on grammar while speaking.
- Repeat with a second shorter audio and compare difficulty.
Day 164 — Shadowing intensive session
Level: B1
- Take a 1 minute audio and shadow it line by line several times.
- Focus on rhythm, stress and connecting words together.
- Record one full shadowing attempt and judge progress over the months.
Day 165 — Reading strategy for B1 texts
Level: B1
- Read a short B1 text and try skimming and scanning techniques.
- Underline key words in each paragraph and write one sentence per paragraph.
- Note which parts were confusing and why in simple German notes.
Day 166 — Listening strategy for B1 exams
Level: B1
- Read typical exam instructions and understand what each part expects.
- Write German notes about what you should listen for in these tasks.
- Listen to one sample audio and practice the strategy you wrote.
Day 167 — Speaking format for B1 exam
Level: B1
- Learn the structure of B1 speaking parts such as introduction and picture description.
- Write brief points for each typical task without full sentences.
- Simulate these tasks with your wife and time yourselves briefly.
Day 168 — Writing format for B1 exam
Level: B1
- Study example B1 writing tasks such as complaint or opinion.
- Write one answer following the structure in a clear way.
- Check your text against one model answer and notice differences.
Day 169 — Week 23 review: exam skills overview
Level: B1
- Summarize in German what you learned about reading, listening, speaking and writing tasks.
- Write a small checklist for each skill that you can use later before exams.
- Discuss this checklist with your wife and adjust together.
Day 170 — Speaking: full B1 style simulation
Level: B1
- Run through a B1 speaking style session with your wife using introduction, questions and longer speaking.
- Record this session if possible to review later.
- Afterwards, talk about what felt good and what felt difficult.
Day 171 — Listening: full B1 style simulation
Level: B1
- Use a full B1 listening practice if available or combine two smaller ones.
- Do the tasks without pausing and then check answers.
- Write a short German reflection about which parts were hardest.
Day 172 — Long conversation session
Level: B1
- Plan a 10 minute German only conversation with no English backup.
- Choose topics you already know well so you can focus on fluency.
- After the talk, write down three good things and three weaknesses.
Day 173 — Long story with past and future
Level: B1
- Write a story that starts in the past and looks into the future.
- Use Perfekt or Präteritum for past and future forms for your plans.
- Tell this story in German to your wife and adjust mid way if needed.
Day 174 — Opinion task on a bigger topic
Level: B1
- Pick a larger theme like technology, environment or education.
- Write a 12 sentence opinion text with clear structure and connectors.
- Read it aloud as if you are answering a real exam or interview question.
Day 175 — Problem solving speaking task
Level: B1
- Invent a small problem scenario, such as something not working at work or home.
- Think of a few possible solutions and write them in short notes.
- Explain the problem and suggest solutions out loud in German.
Day 176 — Review of B1 speaking and writing
Level: B1
- Review your recent speaking recordings and written texts.
- Note common mistakes or patterns you still want to fix.
- Write a short German list of three things you will focus on next.
Day 177 — Speaking: almost free conversation day
Level: B1
- Talk with your wife in German about anything for 15 minutes.
- Encourage each other to stay in German even if you need to simplify ideas.
- Afterwards, speak for 2 minutes each about how your German changed in 180 days.
Day 178 — Listening: confidence building
Level: B1
- Listen to an interesting B1 or B1 plus audio on a topic you enjoy.
- Accept that you will not understand all details but focus on main ideas.
- Say in German what you liked about the audio and what you understood clearly.
Day 179 — Full revision of 180 day journey
Level: B1
- Look back through your notebook and highlight progress and key milestones.
- Write a full page in German about your study journey, struggles and wins.
- Read it aloud and feel the difference between Day 1 and today.
Day 180 — Final B1 self simulation and future plan
Level: B1
- Create a mini exam for yourself with short tasks in listening, reading, writing and speaking.
- Do all four tasks in one day with short breaks to simulate real exam pressure.
- Write a brief plan in German for how you will move from solid B1 toward B2 in the next months.