Learning German doesn’t have to take years. With the right strategy, structure, and consistency, you can go from zero to fluent conversation level (B2) in just 6 months.
Sounds ambitious? It is — but it’s also completely realistic. This study plan is designed for motivated learners who can dedicate 1–2 focused hours a day to German. Whether you’re studying for work, study, or immigration — this is your roadmap.
🔍 The Goal: B2 in 6 Months
By the end of this program, you’ll be able to:
- Watch German shows without subtitles
- Have spontaneous conversations on everyday topics
- Write structured emails and short essays
- Pass official exams like Goethe B2, TELC, or ÖSD
🗓️ The 6-Month Study Plan Breakdown
✅ Month 1: A1 Basics — Build Your Foundation
Focus on:
- Alphabet, pronunciation
- Basic sentence structure
- 500 core words
- Present tense of regular & irregular verbs
- Introductions, family, food, numbers, days, hobbies
Resources:
- Apps: Duolingo, Babbel, LingQ
- YouTube: Learn German with Anja, Easy German A1 Playlist
- Book: “Menschen A1” or “Studio 21 A1”
- Listening: Nicos Weg A1 (Deutsche Welle)
Tasks:
- Write 5 daily sentences
- Speak 5 minutes a day (record yourself!)
- Master at least 50 verbs
✅ Month 2: A2 — Talk About Your World
Focus on:
- Daily routines
- Past tense: Perfekt
- Modal verbs
- Word order rules
- 1000+ active vocabulary
Resources:
- Continue Nicos Weg (A2)
- Read: Café in Berlin (A2 reader)
- Add Anki/Quizlet flashcards
- Start watching children’s shows in German
Tasks:
- Join a language exchange on Tandem or HelloTalk
- Write 3 short diary entries per week
- Pass an online A2 test (for fun or practice)
✅ Month 3–4: B1 — Step into Real-World German
Focus on:
- Complex sentences
- Subordinate clauses: “weil,” “obwohl,” “wenn”
- Präteritum & reflexive verbs
- Expressing opinions & making comparisons
- B1-level conversations & writing
Resources:
- Book: “Menschen B1” or “Aspekte neu B1”
- Podcast: Slow German, Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten
- News: nachrichtenleicht.de
- Reading: B1 Graded Readers (Klett Verlag, Hueber)
Tasks:
- Write a full A4 essay per week (correct with ChatGPT or a tutor)
- Speak 15 minutes/day with a partner or tutor
- Record & transcribe your own voice
- Do a mock Goethe B1 exam
✅ Month 5–6: B2 — Think, Argue, and Flow
Focus on:
- Expressing agreement/disagreement
- Complex connectors: “sowohl…als auch,” “weder…noch,” “zwar…aber”
- Passive voice & Konjunktiv II
- Discussions: media, work, politics
- Polishing pronunciation & fluency
Resources:
- Book: “Aspekte neu B2”
- Watch: German Netflix shows with subtitles (then without)
- Listen: Easy German B2 conversations, Deutsch – warum nicht?
- Start reading blogs, news, and simplified literature
Tasks:
- Pass a mock B2 exam
- Join a debate group or start making 2-minute speech recordings
- Write argumentative essays weekly
- Describe images and charts out loud in German
🧠 Daily Schedule Template (1–2 hours/day)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 15 min | Vocabulary review (Anki or Quizlet) |
| 20 min | Grammar topic (video or textbook) |
| 20 min | Reading (short texts or graded readers) |
| 20 min | Listening (podcast or video) |
| 15 min | Speaking (monologue or partner) |
| 15 min | Writing (diary, essay, or email) |
⏱ Tip: Break it into chunks during the day. Morning vocab + evening speaking = 🔥.
💡 Tips for Success
- ✅ Don’t skip speaking. Even talking to yourself helps.
- ✅ Use German subtitles, not English. Train your brain to stay in German.
- ✅ Make mistakes daily — they’re proof you’re learning.
- ✅ Find your obsession: German memes, food, music, whatever keeps you coming back.
🎯 Final Words
Six months from now, you could be saying:
“Ich hätte nie gedacht, dass ich so schnell Deutsch sprechen kann.”
Start today. Bookmark this plan. Track your progress. And remember — consistency beats intensity.