Sprachstandstest Deutsch Schweiz (SDS) — Comprehensive preparation system for all 4 skills at levels pre-A1 through B2.
Haupt-Checkliste (Master Checklist)
Track your progress across all preparation areas. Check items off as you complete them.
Phase 0: Einrichtung & Orientierung (Setup & Orientation)
- Read the full
README.mdfor the 6-week plan overview - Review all 4 exam format guides (
01-exam-formats/) - Do 1 sample task for each skill (reading, listening, writing, speaking)
- Assess your current level honestly (pre-A1 / A1 / A2 / B1 / B2)
- Set your target level (minimum needed for your permit/application)
- Practice typing on a tablet/touch keyboard (test is on a tablet!)
Phase 1: Wortschatz — 10 Themenpakete (Vocabulary — 10 Topic Packs)
Complete each pack (30–80 words). Review with flashcards or self-testing.
- Pack 01 — Work (Arbeit)
- Pack 02 — Job Search (Jobsuche)
- Pack 03 — Authorities (Behörden / Ämter)
- Pack 04 — Shopping (Einkaufen)
- Pack 05 — Health (Gesundheit)
- Pack 06 — Children (Kinder / Schule)
- Pack 07 — Media & Leisure (Medien & Freizeit)
- Pack 08 — Post / Bank / Insurance (Post / Bank / Versicherung)
- Pack 09 — Transport (Verkehr / Mobilität)
- Pack 10 — Housing & Neighborhood (Wohnen & Nachbarschaft)
Phase 2: Fertigkeitstraining — Lesen (Skill Training — Reading)
- Read Reading Strategies
- Practice: Word ↔ Picture matching (pre-A1/A1)
- Practice: Job ad true/false (A2)
- Practice: Title ↔ text matching (B1)
- Practice: Multiple choice — 2 options (A1–A2)
- Practice: Multiple choice — 3 options (B2)
- Do 5 timed reading exercises (ads, notices, short articles)
- Do 5 timed true/false exercises on job ads
- Do 3 title-matching exercises
Phase 3: Fertigkeitstraining — Hören (Skill Training — Listening)
- Read Listening Strategies
- Practice: 3 words → match 3 pictures (pre-A1/A1)
- Practice: Short text → correct picture per line (A1/A2)
- Practice: Survey/interview → assign people to statements (B1)
- Practice: Survey → satisfied / dissatisfied / no statement (B1/B2)
- Do 10 “one-pass listening” drills (no replay)
- Practice with workplace dialogues
- Practice with short announcements (train, shop, office)
Phase 4: Fertigkeitstraining — Schreiben (Skill Training — Writing)
- Read Writing Strategies
- Read Email Templates
- Practice: Fill missing letters / spelling (pre-A1)
- Practice: Copy details into form fields (pre-A1/A1)
- Practice: Reply to text messages (A1)
- Write 10 simple emails — appointment, cancellation, request (A2)
- Write 10 job-related emails — holiday request, interview reschedule (B1)
- Write 5 inquiry/information-request emails (B1)
- Write 5 opinion/pro-con texts (~200 words) (B2)
- Practice writing on a tablet/touch keyboard
Phase 5: Fertigkeitstraining — Sprechen (Skill Training — Speaking)
- Read Speaking Strategies
- Prepare 60–90 sec self-introduction (memorize structure, not script)
- Prepare 2–3 min “typical day” (work + free time)
- Prepare 2–4 min process descriptions (3 different ones)
- Prepare B2 pro/contra + opinion structure
- Practice self-introduction out loud 5× (record yourself)
- Practice “typical day” out loud 5× (record yourself)
- Practice 3 different process descriptions out loud
- Practice 3 pro/contra topics (Sunday shopping, home office, public transport)
- Do at least 2 mock speaking interviews (with a partner or tutor)
- Practice handling follow-up / counter-questions
Phase 6: Grammatik & Konnektoren (Grammar & Connectors)
- Read Connectors — learn B1/B2 connectors
- Read Email Phrases — learn formal + informal phrases
- Read Formal vs Informal — know when to use which register
- Practice using connectors in writing (weil, obwohl, deswegen, außerdem)
- Practice email openings/closings from memory
Phase 7: Wochenplan umsetzen (Weekly Plan Execution)
- Complete Week 1: Formats + baseline + vocabulary packs 1–3
- Complete Week 2: A1/A2 writing (messages + simple emails) + listening basics
- Complete Week 3: Reading focus (ads/notices/texts) + speaking intro + process descriptions
- Complete Week 4: B1 writing (inquiry emails) + longer listening/reading + interview practice
- Complete Week 5: B2 argumentation (speaking + writing) + timed mixed practice
- Complete Week 6: 2–3 full mock runs + error log + weak-area repair
Phase 8: Probetests & Schlusswiederholung (Mock Tests & Final Review)
- Complete Mock Test 1 (all 4 skills, timed)
- Complete Mock Test 2 (all 4 skills, timed)
- Complete Mock Test 3 (all 4 skills, timed)
- Review error log — identify top 3 weak areas
- Targeted repair: drill weak areas for 2–3 days
- Final vocabulary review (all 10 packs)
- Final email writing review (write 3 emails under time pressure)
- Final speaking rehearsal (all modules once)
Phase 9: Vorbereitung auf den Prüfungstag (Test-Day Preparation)
- Read Tips & Preparation
- Confirm test date, time, location
- Bring valid ID (Ausweis / Pass)
- Get a good night’s sleep
- Arrive early
- Remember: early questions matter (adaptive scoring!)
- Stay calm during speaking interview — ask for repetition if needed
Tagesminimum (Daily Minimum) (45–75 min)
- 15 min — Vocabulary (one topic)
- 15–20 min — Listening or Reading
- 15–20 min — Writing or Speaking (alternate days)
Fortschrittsübersicht (Progress Tracker)
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