German for Master's in Finance

Assign the correct definite article (der, die, das) to common nouns, including basic finance terms (e.g., der Preis, die Bank, das Geld).

Form the plural of common nouns, including relevant terms like 'der Markt/die Märkte'.

Construct simple declarative sentences with subject-verb-object word order.

Form yes/no questions by inverting the subject and verb.

Ask information questions using W-Fragewörter (wer, was, wo, wann, wie, warum).

Negate sentences using 'nicht' and 'kein/keine/keinen'.

Use all personal pronouns correctly (ich, du, er, sie, es, wir, ihr, sie, Sie).

Distinguish between formal (Sie) and informal (du/ihr) forms of address.

Conjugate regular verbs in the present tense (e.g., lernen, zahlen, kaufen).

Conjugate the essential irregular verbs 'sein,' 'haben,' and 'werden' in the present tense.

Conjugate common stem-changing verbs in the present tense (e.g., sprechen, lesen, fahren).

Use common separable-prefix verbs in sentences (e.g., einkaufen, ausgeben, anrufen).

Identify direct objects and use the accusative case with definite and indefinite articles (den, einen).

Use common accusative prepositions (für, gegen, ohne, um, durch) in sentences.

Apply possessive articles (mein, dein, sein, etc.) in the nominative and accusative cases.

Describe your daily routine using time expressions and present tense verbs.

Use vocabulary for food and drinks to order in a café and handle simple payment transactions.

Describe family members and relationships.

Read and understand short, simple texts such as signs, notices, and emails.

Listen to and comprehend short announcements and simple dialogues on everyday topics.

Fill out a basic form with personal information.

Write a short informal email or message (approx. 30 words).

Participate in a short spoken exchange, asking and answering questions about yourself.

Complete sample A1 exam tasks for all four skills: Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, Sprechen.

Form the Perfekt tense with 'haben' and the past participle for regular (weak) verbs.

Form the Perfekt tense with 'haben' and the past participle for common irregular (strong) verbs.

Identify verbs of motion and state change that use 'sein' as the auxiliary in the Perfekt tense.

Construct sentences in the Perfekt tense using 'sein' (e.g., 'Die Zinsen sind gestiegen').

Use the Präteritum (simple past) forms of 'sein' (war/waren) and 'haben' (hatte/hatten).

Narrate past events using the Perfekt tense with appropriate time expressions (gestern, letzte Woche).

Conjugate the six modal verbs in the present tense (können, müssen, wollen, sollen, dürfen, möchten).

Construct sentences with a modal verb and an infinitive, maintaining the verb-bracket structure.

Express ability, permission, and obligation in everyday and academic contexts.

Use the Präteritum forms of modal verbs (konnte, musste, wollte) to discuss past abilities or necessities.

Form and use the imperative mood (du, ihr, Sie forms) to give instructions and make requests.

Express future plans using the present tense with a time expression or the 'werden' + infinitive structure.

Identify the dative case for indirect objects and with specific verbs and prepositions.

Apply dative endings to articles and possessives (dem, der, den+n, meinem).

Use personal pronouns in both the accusative and dative cases (mich/mir, dich/dir, etc.).

Use common dative-only prepositions (mit, nach, aus, zu, von, bei, seit).

Use two-way prepositions with accusative for motion vs. dative for location (e.g., 'Ich gehe in die Bank' vs. 'Ich bin in der Bank').

Ask for and give simple directions using landmarks and prepositions.

Connect main clauses using coordinating conjunctions (und, aber, oder, denn, sondern).

Construct subordinate clauses with 'weil' (because) and 'dass' (that), placing the verb at the end.

Form temporal clauses with 'wenn' (when/if) and 'als' (when, in the past).

Form indirect questions using 'ob' (if/whether) and W-words with verb-final word order.

Use adverbial connectors that trigger inversion (e.g., deshalb, trotzdem, dann).

Apply correct adjective endings before nouns in the nominative and accusative cases.

Apply correct adjective endings before nouns in the dative case.

Form the comparative and superlative of common adjectives and adverbs.

Make comparisons using 'als' (than) and 'so...wie' (as...as) (e.g., 'Dieses Konto ist günstiger als das andere').

Use reflexive verbs with reflexive pronouns in the accusative and dative (sich interessieren für, sich etwas ansehen).

Use vocabulary related to health, body parts, and visiting a doctor.

Use vocabulary related to travel, transport, and booking accommodation.

Use vocabulary for work, professions, and job applications.

Discuss your educational background and future academic plans.

Define and use key A2-level finance and economics terms (e.g., die Wirtschaft, das Unternehmen, der Handel, die Investition).

Read and understand A2-level texts such as emails, advertisements, and simplified articles.

Listen to and understand A2-level conversations, public announcements, and short reports.

Write a semi-formal email to request information or make arrangements.

Describe a personal experience or past event in a structured spoken monologue.

Express and briefly justify a simple opinion on a familiar topic.

Plan a shared activity with a partner, making, accepting, and declining suggestions.

Discuss a simple chart or graph related to an economic topic.

Complete a full A2 practice exam simulation under timed conditions.