How can you learn each level of German from A1 to C2? From beginner to mastery. As a native speaker, I'm gonna break each level down and tell you what you need to focus on and what resources you can use. So let's start with A1, which is the foundation of your German language journey. Everybody starts here. At this level, your goal is to get comfortable with basic phrases, grammar, and vocabulary. So greetings, introducing yourself, ordering food at a cafe, and asking for directions. It's more about building a strong foundation for the higher levels. Now I understand that starting to learn a language is very overwhelming, and for A1 learners, I can recommend only focusing on one resource at the beginning. If you spread your attention on too many resources, it becomes very confusing and overwhelming. So what do you need to focus on to properly learn the A1 level? So when it comes to vocabulary, you need to know around 500 words. That's not too crazy. So you start with everyday vocabulary, like family members, numbers, days of the week, and food items. When it comes to grammar, basic sentence structure, like subject, verb, object, and you also get familiar with the articles Der, Die, Das and the present tense. Now listening is also still very simple. Here you can start with simple German podcasts like Coffee Break German, YouTube channels like EasyGerman, and Nicos Weg A1 on Deutsche Welle. Now speaking is the most challenging part for a beginner. So focus on repeating phrases out loud, even if it's just saying them to yourself. It's all about getting used to the German pronunciation. And since this is the beginner level, you don't have to get too serious and sign up for three language boot camps at a time. Nobody expects you to be fluent, so don't worry. So from what I see students do, there are three very common options to learn the A1 level. So first, learning on your own. So for the lower German levels, it's possible to learn all by yourself online by using YouTube channels and websites. But this is not beginner friendly. It's not easy. And it's more for experienced language learners who have their own systems and methods for learning other languages. In case you want to have a solid structure and proper guidance, going to a language school like Goethe is also a good option. And this one is certainly more expensive and you have to attend live classes with a fixed schedule. But if you like the learning format and you're comfortable spending some money, definitely go for language institutes. One more option that gives you a good structure, but is a little bit more affordable is an online course. This one is better if you don't have a language institute nearby, you don't want this fixed schedule, and if you don't want to spend too much money. I've seen people succeed with every approach, so there is no right or wrong way. You just have to figure out which approach fits your current situation. Now, in case you want to learn German directly from me and get the structured guidance, you can check out my program, SpeedyGerman in the video description. It is the most affordable German program out there and I made it specifically for students who want to study in Germany. So the next level is A2. By this point, you start feeling a bit more confident in daily conversations. A2 is basically an extension of the A1 level, but you go a little bit deeper here. However, there are a couple of goals you can aim for on the A2 level. So when it comes to vocabulary, around 1,500 words. When it comes to grammar, a big focus on the A2 level is the past tense, the simple past and also the perfect tense. And you also get to form more complex sentences with new conjunctions. I cover all of this in my SpeedyGerman A2 course. In the listening part, you switch to slightly more complex content like podcasts for language learners or German news with slower speech. A good example for this is Nachrichten Leicht. And when it comes to speaking on A2, grammar and vocabulary improve, so you're speaking also develops. Now it's a good time to find a speaking partner, even if it's on language exchange platforms online like Tandem or HelloTalk. You can learn A2 with online resources, language institutes and online courses as well. A2 is still not too complex, so it's possible to learn it from home. And platforms like Deutsche Welle with resources like Nicos Weg A2, are fantastic for this level. Most of the content on the A levels is related to grammar. It is said that from A1 to B1, you learn 75% of the grammar, but only about 25% of the vocabulary. So you know what your focus should be here. But it is important that you have a good A1 foundation. And the last thing you want to do is rush through courses and try to get to the next level in an unrealistic timeframe. All right, next is the B1 level. This one is a big deal. We are now on the B levels, and this is usually quite the jump from A2. Going from A1 to A2 might took you two months, but going from A2 to B1, And this is where you can comfortably handle real conversations and deal with life in Germany without too much struggle. So when it comes to the focus areas, vocabulary, we are talking about 3,000 words. You're going to need words for more specific situations like job interviews and apartment hunting. And grammar, focus on reflexive verbs, also get comfortable with the Konjunktiv II, and improve your ability to create complex sentences with even more conjunctions. And for the listening part, you can start watching German TV shows, documentaries, and podcasts, like the EasyGerman Podcast. I can really recommend them. And speaking-wise, you'll need to have conversations where you express opinions and feelings, and also discuss familiar topics like travel or work. And again, a speaking partner is your biggest help here. At this stage of German, I can really recommend you get some kind of workbook. On the B1 level, you can get "Netzwerk B1", or "Das Leben B1". And the online dictionary, Leo, is probably your best friend by now. Now, in case you struggle on the B1 level, this usually means that your foundation is weak, and chances are that you haven't paid much attention to the A1 and A2 levels. And this happens when students try to rush through the first levels, which is tempting. But it's gonna lead to problems later, so please properly study A1 and A2 before you move on to B1. Here, vocabulary and speaking get more complex, and the volume of content that you need to handle is going to be a lot more compared to the A levels. So let's talk about the next B level. B2 is where things get really serious. You can start studying or working in Germany at this level, because many universities and companies accept the B2 language certificate. But it also happens that you hit a plateau and don't make much progress here. So to break free of it, you do more volume, so more hours and exercises, and you also increase the difficulty. And by now, you should know about 6,000 words. It is time to add more formal vocabulary, especially in academic or professional settings, because, you know, with this level, you can study at a German university. On this level, there's not much new grammar introduced, but it's more about consciously consuming as much German content as possible. Here's where the concept of immersion comes in. Immersion means exposing yourself to as much German content as possible. So you change your phone settings, your environment, and also try to, you know, consume more German literature and media. You can listen to more complex content like podcasts on German culture, university lectures, or "Die Tagesschau", the official German news broadcast. And parallel to that, discussions become more and more important. So practice talking about more abstract topics, climate change, technology, and politics. You can also find good podcasts about these topics. And to study B2, a good combination of classes at a language institute, a speaking partner, and German media on the internet, so articles, news, YouTube videos, is your best bet. And the C1 level comes right after that. This one is a dream level for many students. And at this point, you can express almost anything in German, and most people would consider C1 the level on which you become fluent in German. You usually need C1 if you want to study in a German taught program in Germany. And this means you are familiar with basically all grammar topics. You should be able to follow university lectures, documentaries, and news without any difficulty. To get to the C1 level, you need to change your study approach a little bit. Learning from German lessons and online videos is not enough. You need to truly immerse yourself in a German environment Coming to Germany and going to a language school here is probably the best option. Learning C1 online entirely from home, to be honest, I haven't seen a person successfully do this. On C1, it's not about learning grammar structures anymore. It's all about developing a second brain in German so that you can speak without translating sentences in your head all the time. And last but not least, I wanna briefly touch on the C2 level. And this one is like reaching the summit of Mount Everest. If you properly go through C1 and live in a German environment, C2 is very achievable with time. If I'm not mistaken, you also get this level when you complete a German taught masters in Germany. So on this level, you can do basically anything in German. I would say A2 is necessary if you want to survive in Germany and on the B2 level, you get quite comfortable here. In case you want to learn German directly from me, check out SpeedyGerman and also other useful resources in the video description. Subscribe and join our huge Discord community. Love you and stay focused.