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Identify the three grammatical genders and their definite articles (der, die, das).

Recognize common noun endings that indicate gender (e.g., -ung, -heit for 'die'), while understanding that most genders must be memorized.

Use indefinite articles (ein, eine) correctly in simple nominative sentences.

Negate nouns in the nominative case using the negative article 'kein'.

Form the plural of common nouns using the most frequent patterns (-e, -en, -er, -s, umlaut changes).

Identify and name common classroom and study-related objects with their correct definite articles.

Identify and name common food and drink items with their correct definite articles.

Identify and name key locations on a university campus with their correct definite articles.

Count from 0 to 1000, focusing on German number formation rules and pronunciation.

Use cardinal numbers in practical contexts: stating prices, phone numbers, and addresses.

Tell the time using the formal (24-hour) format (e.g., Es ist vierzehn Uhr dreißig).

Tell the time using the informal (12-hour) format with common expressions (e.g., halb drei, viertel nach vier).

Name and use days of the week, months, and seasons in context.

Describe the weather using basic expressions (Es ist kalt, Es regnet, Die Sonne scheint).

Use all personal pronouns in the nominative case (ich, du, er, sie, es, wir, ihr, sie, Sie).

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

Conjugate regular verbs in the present tense (e.g., lernen, wohnen, spielen).

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

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

Construct declarative sentences following the verb-second (V2) word order rule.

Form yes/no questions and W-questions using interrogative words (wer, was, wo, wann, wie, warum).

Negate verbs, adjectives, and phrases in a sentence using 'nicht'.

Use possessive articles in the nominative case (mein, dein, sein, ihr, unser, euer).

Describe people’s basic characteristics using common adjectives with 'sein'.

Express likes and dislikes for activities using 'gern' and 'nicht gern'.

Describe your hobbies and leisure activities in simple present tense sentences.

Describe where you live and what you study using basic present tense sentences.

Ask and answer questions about another person’s hobbies, studies, and daily life.

Identify the accusative case as the case for direct objects in German.

Decline definite and indefinite articles in the accusative case (den/einen).

Negate nouns in the accusative case using the declined forms of 'kein'.

Use personal pronouns in the accusative case (mich, dich, ihn, sie, es, uns, euch, sie).

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

Express what you have, need, or want using verbs with accusative objects (Ich habe..., Ich brauche..., Ich möchte...).

Name family members and describe your family using accusative constructions (e.g., Ich habe einen Bruder).

Order food and drinks at a café or restaurant using accusative constructions.

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

Apply correct sentence structure with modal verbs (modal verb in second position, infinitive at the end).

Express ability and permission using 'können' and 'dürfen'.

Express necessity and obligation using 'müssen' and 'sollen'.

Express wishes and desires using 'wollen' and 'möchten'.

Identify separable prefixes and conjugate separable verbs in present-tense main clauses (e.g., aufstehen, einkaufen, anrufen).

Describe a typical daily routine using separable verbs, modal verbs, and time expressions.

Make polite requests and respond to suggestions using modal verbs.

Recognize the dative case as the case used for indirect objects (recipients) and with certain verbs/prepositions.

Decline definite, indefinite, and negative articles in the dative case (dem/einem/keinem, der/einer/keiner, den...-n/keinen...-n).

Use personal pronouns in the dative case (mir, dir, ihm, ihr, uns, euch, ihnen, Ihnen).

Use common dative prepositions in context (aus, bei, mit, nach, seit, von, zu).

Use common verbs that require the dative case (helfen, gefallen, gehören, danken, schmecken).

Construct sentences with both dative and accusative objects (e.g., Ich gebe dir das Buch).

Ask for and give simple directions using dative prepositions (Wie komme ich zum Bahnhof?).

Identify the nine two-way prepositions (in, an, auf, über, unter, vor, hinter, neben, zwischen).

Distinguish between dative (location/wo?) and accusative (direction/wohin?) usage of two-way prepositions.

Describe where objects and places are located using two-way prepositions with the dative case.

Describe movement toward a destination using two-way prepositions with the accusative case.

Use common contractions of prepositions and definite articles (e.g., im, am, ins, zum, zur).

Describe your living space (room, apartment) using furniture vocabulary and location prepositions.

Form the Perfekt tense using 'haben' or 'sein' plus a past participle.

Form the past participles of regular (weak) verbs.

Recognize and use the past participles of common irregular (strong) verbs.

Identify verbs that use 'sein' as the auxiliary in the Perfekt tense (verbs of movement/change of state).

Construct Perfekt-tense sentences with correct word order (auxiliary verb at V2, participle at the end).

Ask and answer questions about recent past activities (e.g., Was hast du am Wochenende gemacht?).

Describe future plans and appointments by using the present tense with temporal adverbs (e.g., morgen, nächste Woche).

Join main clauses using coordinating conjunctions (und, aber, oder, denn, sondern) with correct word order.

Form subordinate clauses using common conjunctions (weil, dass, wenn) with verb-final word order.

Express preferences using 'gern', 'lieber', and 'am liebsten'.

Compare things using basic comparative and superlative forms of adjectives (größer als, am größten).

Sequence events using temporal adverbs (zuerst, dann, danach, schließlich).

Express opinions and give reasons in simple sentences (Ich finde..., weil...).

Ask for and understand directions to key locations within a university (Hörsaal, Bibliothek, Sekretariat).

Initiate a simple interaction with university staff to ask for information (e.g., opening hours, registration).

Buy a public transport ticket and ask about prices and types (Einzelfahrkarte, Tageskarte).

Navigate public transport by asking for directions and reading simple schedules and signs.

Recognize key vocabulary in public announcements (Nächster Halt, Gleis, verspätet, fällt aus).

Make an appointment by phone or in person: state a purpose, propose dates/times, and confirm details.

Fill out a basic German registration form (Anmeldung) with personal details.

Write and respond to a short, informal email or message to arrange a meeting or share information.