A2 Elementary Path

A2 German Learning Path

Congratulations on reaching the A2 level! This learning path builds on your A1 foundation and helps you develop more confidence in everyday German communication.

What to Expect at A2 Level

At A2 level, you will learn to:

• Communicate in simple and routine tasks
• Describe aspects of your background, immediate environment, and matters of immediate need
• Understand sentences and frequently used expressions
• Handle short social exchanges
• Read and write simple texts on familiar topics

Estimated Time Commitment

• Total Duration: 4-5 months
• Weekly Study Time: 8-10 hours
• Daily Practice: 1-2 hours

Module 1: Expanding Basic Communication

Duration: 3 weeks

1. Past Experiences

   • Perfect Tense with Haben
   • Perfect Tense with Sein
   • Practice: Talking About Your Weekend

2. Daily Routines

   • Reflexive Verbs
   • Time Expressions
   • Practice: Describing Your Day

3. Making Plans

   • Future Expressions
   • Modal Verbs: Können and Wollen
   • Practice: Weekend Plans

Module 2: Living and Travel

Duration: 3 weeks

1. Housing and Living

   • Expanded Home Vocabulary
   • Prepositions of Place
   • Practice: Describing Your Apartment

2. City Navigation

   • Places in Town
   • Asking for and Giving Directions
   • Practice: City Navigation Role-play

3. Transportation

   • Transport Vocabulary
   • Buying Tickets
   • Practice: Planning a Trip

Module 3: Intermediate Grammar

Duration: 4 weeks

1. Cases: Accusative

   • Accusative Articles
   • Accusative Pronouns
   • Practice: Object Sentences

2. Cases: Dative

   • Dative Articles
   • Dative Pronouns
   • Practice: Indirect Objects

3. Prepositions with Cases

   • Accusative Prepositions
   • Dative Prepositions
   • Two-way Prepositions

4. Adjective Endings

   • Adjective Endings with Definite Articles
   • Adjective Endings with Indefinite Articles
   • Practice: Describing Objects

Module 4: Everyday Situations

Duration: 3 weeks

1. Shopping and Services

   • Clothing and Shopping
   • At the Post Office and Bank
   • Practice: Shopping Dialogue

2. Health and Body

   • Body Parts
   • At the Doctor’s Office
   • Practice: Describing Symptoms

3. Weather and Seasons

   • Weather Expressions
   • Seasonal Activities
   • Practice: Weather Report

Module 5: Social Interaction

Duration: 3 weeks

1. Invitations and Celebrations

   • Celebrations and Holidays
   • Invitations and Responses
   • Practice: Writing an Invitation

2. Opinions and Preferences

   • Expressing Opinions
   • Comparative and Superlative
   • Practice: Comparing Things

3. Telephone Conversations

   • Phone Call Phrases
   • Making Appointments
   • Practice: Telephone Role-play

Module 6: Extended Communication

Duration: 3 weeks

1. Work and Education

   • Education Vocabulary
   • Work Environment
   • Practice: Job Interview

2. Travel and Tourism

   • Vacation Planning
   • Hotel Accommodation
   • Practice: Travel Blog

3. Cultural Knowledge

   • German Customs and Traditions
   • Small Talk Topics
   • Practice: Cultural Quiz

Module 7: Final Review and Assessment

Duration: 2 weeks

1. Grammar Review

   • Cases and Prepositions Review
   • Verb Tenses Review
   • Practice Tests

2. Vocabulary Review

   • Thematic Vocabulary Review
   • Expressions and Idioms
   • Final Vocabulary Test

3. Communication Practice

   • Extended Role-play Scenarios
   • Writing Personal Texts
   • Final Communication Assessment

Learning Resources

Required Materials

• Textbook: “German Step by Step: A2” (provided in digital format)
• Online Flashcards
• Audio Materials

Supplementary Resources

• German Short Stories for A2
• Practice Worksheets
• Online Exercises

Assessment and Progress Tracking

1. Regular Assessments

   • Bi-weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes
   • End-of-module tests
   • Speaking and writing assignments

2. Progress Tracking

   • Personal progress dashboard
   • Achievement badges
   • Learning portfolio

Tips for Success

1. Study Habits

   • Create a regular study schedule
   • Use spaced repetition for vocabulary review
   • Practice speaking German aloud daily

2. Practice Opportunities

   • Join our A2 conversation club
   • Find a language exchange partner
   • Watch German TV shows with subtitles

3. Common Challenges

   • Strategies for mastering case endings
   • Tips for building sentence complexity
   • Memory techniques for verb conjugations

Next Steps

After completing the A2 path, you should:

1. Take the A2 Final Assessment
2. Get your A2 Level Certificate
3. Progress to the B1 Learning Path

Need Help?

• Contact a Tutor
• Join Study Groups
• FAQ for A2 Learners
• Technical Support

Remember: At A2 level, you’re building the bridge between basic and independent language use. Focus on expanding your vocabulary and practicing real-life conversations. Weiter so! (Keep it up!)