Wochenplan (Weekly Plan) on Deutsch Prep — SDS Exam

Tagesroutine — 45–75 Minuten (Daily Routine — 45–75 Minutes)

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Use this as a daily template. Pick one activity from each row.

Struktur (Structure)

Block	Duration	Focus	Options
1	15 min	Vocabulary	Study 1 new pack OR review an old one (self-test)
2	15–20 min	Input skill	Listening drill OR Reading exercise (alternate days)
3	15–20 min	Output skill	Writing practice OR Speaking practice (alternate days)

Empfohlener Wochenrhythmus (Suggested Weekly Rhythm)

Day	Block 1 (Vocab)	Block 2 (Input)	Block 3 (Output)
Mon	New vocab pack	Listening	Writing
Tue	Review yesterday	Reading	Speaking
Wed	New vocab pack	Listening	Writing
Thu	Review yesterday	Reading	Speaking
Fri	Mixed review	Listening	Writing
Sat	Weak areas	Reading OR Listening	Speaking OR Writing
Sun	Light review or rest	—	—

Schnelle Übungsideen (Quick Activity Ideas)

Vocabulary (15 min)

Study a new vocab pack from 02-vocabulary/
Self-test: cover English column, translate German → English
Reverse: cover German column, translate English → German
Write 5 sentences using new words
Make flashcards (physical or Anki)

Listening (15–20 min)

Number dictation drill
One-pass summary (1–2 min audio clip)
Short dialogue comprehension
Announcement practice
Speaker tracking (interview audio)

Reading (15–20 min)

True/false exercise on a job ad
Title-matching exercise
Multiple choice (timed: 5 min)
Read a real article from SRF or 20min.ch
Form-filling exercise

Writing (15–20 min)

Write 1 email from practice prompts
Reply to 2 text messages
Write a B2 opinion paragraph (1 argument for + 1 against)
Practice typing on tablet keyboard
Rewrite an old email — try to improve it

Speaking (15–20 min)

Self-introduction (record, listen, improve)
Typical day (record, listen, improve)
Process description (pick one, record)
Pro/contra on a topic (2 min prep, then record)
Answer 5 random personal questions out loud

Tagesprotokoll (Daily Log — copy and paste for each day)

Date	Vocab topic	Input activity	Output activity	Minutes	Notes

Woche 1 — Formate + Ausgangsniveau + Wortschatzpakete 1–3 (Week 1 — Formats + Baseline + Vocabulary Packs 1–3)

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Goal: Learn all SDS task types, assess your current level, and start building core vocabulary.

Day 1 (Mon) — Exam Orientation

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Read exam overview	`01-exam-formats/overview.md`
15 min	Read reading formats	`01-exam-formats/reading-formats.md`
15 min	Read listening formats	`01-exam-formats/listening-formats.md`
15 min	Read writing + speaking formats	`01-exam-formats/writing-formats.md` + `speaking-formats.md`

Done

Day 2 (Tue) — Vocabulary: Work + First Practice

Time	Activity	Resource
20 min	Study Vocab Pack 01 — Work	`02-vocabulary/01-work.md`
15 min	Try 1 reading exercise (Exercise 1 — Job ad)	`03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md`
15 min	Try 1 writing exercise (Prompt 6 — cancel appointment)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`

Done

Day 3 (Wed) — Vocabulary: Job Search + Listening

Time	Activity	Resource
20 min	Study Vocab Pack 02 — Job Search	`02-vocabulary/02-job-search.md`
15 min	Number dictation drill	`03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md`
15 min	Review yesterday’s vocab (Work) — self-test	`02-vocabulary/01-work.md`

Done

Day 4 (Thu) — Vocabulary: Authorities + Speaking

Time	Activity	Resource
20 min	Study Vocab Pack 03 — Authorities	`02-vocabulary/03-authorities.md`
15 min	Read speaking strategies	`03-skills/speaking/strategies.md`
15 min	Draft your self-introduction	`03-skills/speaking/self-introduction.md`

Done

Day 5 (Fri) — Review + Mixed Practice

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Review vocab packs 1–3 (self-test)	`02-vocabulary/`
15 min	Reading Exercise 2 (Notice MC)	`03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md`
15 min	Short dialogue listening	`03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md`
15 min	Record self-introduction 2×	`03-skills/speaking/self-introduction.md`

Done

Day 6 (Sat) — Writing Focus

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Read writing strategies	`03-skills/writing/strategies.md`
15 min	Read email templates	`03-skills/writing/email-templates.md`
20 min	Write 2 simple emails (Prompts 7–8)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`

Done

Day 7 (Sun) — Rest or Light Review

Time	Activity
15 min	Review any vocab you struggled with
15 min	Re-read your written emails — check for mistakes

Done

Week 1 Summary Checklist

Read all 4 exam format guides
Completed Vocab Pack 01 — Work
Completed Vocab Pack 02 — Job Search
Completed Vocab Pack 03 — Authorities
Did at least 1 reading exercise
Did at least 1 listening drill
Wrote at least 2 emails
Drafted and recorded self-introduction

Woche 2 — A1/A2 Schreiben + Grundlagen im Hören (Week 2 — A1/A2 Writing + Listening Basics)

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Goal: Build writing confidence with messages and simple emails. Train basic listening comprehension.

Day 1 (Mon) — Vocabulary: Shopping + Writing

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Study Vocab Pack 04 — Shopping	`02-vocabulary/04-shopping.md`
15 min	Write 2 text message replies (Prompts 1–2)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	Number dictation drill	`03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md`

Done

Day 2 (Tue) — Vocabulary: Health + Listening

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Study Vocab Pack 05 — Health	`02-vocabulary/05-health.md`
20 min	Short dialogue comprehension (doctor/shop scenarios)	`03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md`
15 min	Review vocab packs 4–5	Self-test

Done

Day 3 (Wed) — Writing: Simple Emails

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Review email templates (A2 section)	`03-skills/writing/email-templates.md`
20 min	Write 2 simple emails (Prompts 9–10)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	Listening: announcement comprehension	`03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md`

Done

Day 4 (Thu) — Vocabulary: Children + Speaking

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Study Vocab Pack 06 — Children	`02-vocabulary/06-children.md`
15 min	Practice self-introduction (record 2×)	`03-skills/speaking/self-introduction.md`
15 min	Practice “typical day” draft	`03-skills/speaking/typical-day.md`

Done

Day 5 (Fri) — Writing: More Emails + Listening

Time	Activity	Resource
20 min	Write 2 emails (Prompts 11–12)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	One-pass listening summary drill	`03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md`
15 min	Review vocab packs 4–6	Self-test

Done

Day 6 (Sat) — Mixed Practice

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Write 2 text message replies (Prompts 3–5)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	Reading Exercise 5 (Form fill)	`03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md`
20 min	Record “typical day” (aim for 2–3 minutes)	`03-skills/speaking/typical-day.md`

Done

Day 7 (Sun) — Rest or Light Review

Time	Activity
15 min	Re-read your written emails — fix mistakes
15 min	Listen back to your speaking recordings

Done

Week 2 Summary Checklist

Completed Vocab Pack 04 — Shopping
Completed Vocab Pack 05 — Health
Completed Vocab Pack 06 — Children
Wrote 5 text message replies (A1)
Wrote 4+ simple emails (A2)
Did at least 4 listening drills
Practiced self-introduction (fluent without notes)
Drafted and recorded “typical day”

Woche 3 — Fokus Lesen + Sprecheinführung & Abläufe beschreiben (Week 3 — Reading Focus + Speaking Intro & Process Descriptions)

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Goal: Build reading speed with job ads, notices, and texts. Start process description speaking modules.

Day 1 (Mon) — Vocabulary: Media & Leisure + Reading

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Study Vocab Pack 07 — Media & Leisure	`02-vocabulary/07-media-leisure.md`
20 min	Reading strategies review	`03-skills/reading/strategies.md`
15 min	Reading Exercise 1 — Job ad true/false	`03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md`

Done

Day 2 (Tue) — Reading: Timed Exercises + Listening

Time	Activity	Resource
20 min	Reading Exercise 3 — Title matching (timed: 8 min)	`03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md`
15 min	One-pass listening drill	`03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md`
15 min	Review vocab pack 7	Self-test

Done

Day 3 (Wed) — Vocabulary: Post/Bank/Insurance + Speaking

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Study Vocab Pack 08 — Post/Bank/Insurance	`02-vocabulary/08-post-bank-insurance.md`
20 min	Learn Process Description 1: Going to the doctor	`03-skills/speaking/process-descriptions.md`
15 min	Record Process 1 (aim: 2–3 min)	Record yourself

Done

Day 4 (Thu) — Reading: Multiple Choice + Writing

Time	Activity	Resource
20 min	Reading Exercise 4 — B2 multiple choice (timed: 10 min)	`03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md`
15 min	Write 1 email (Prompt 13 or 14)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	Review vocab packs 7–8	Self-test

Done

Day 5 (Fri) — Speaking: Process Descriptions + Listening

Time	Activity	Resource
20 min	Learn Process Description 2: Apartment search	`03-skills/speaking/process-descriptions.md`
15 min	Record Process 2 (aim: 2–3 min)	Record yourself
15 min	Speaker tracking listening drill	`03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md`

Done

Day 6 (Sat) — Mixed Practice

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Timed reading: find 2 real job ads online (jobs.ch) and do true/false	External
15 min	Record Process 1 again (improve from Wed)	Record yourself
15 min	Write 1 email (Prompt 15)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	Read connectors reference	`05-grammar/connectors.md`

Done

Day 7 (Sun) — Rest or Light Review

Time	Activity
15 min	Review all process descriptions learned so far
15 min	Quick vocab review (packs 7–8)

Done

Week 3 Summary Checklist

Completed Vocab Pack 07 — Media & Leisure
Completed Vocab Pack 08 — Post/Bank/Insurance
Did 4+ reading exercises (different types, timed)
Can describe “Going to the doctor” process (2+ min)
Can describe “Apartment search” process (2+ min)
Did at least 2 listening drills
Wrote 2+ emails
Started learning connectors

Woche 4 — B1 Schreiben + längeres Verstehen + Interviewtraining (Week 4 — B1 Writing + Longer Comprehension + Interview Practice)

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Goal: Write inquiry emails confidently. Handle longer reading/listening. Practice speaking interview flow.

Day 1 (Mon) — Vocabulary: Transport + B1 Writing

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Study Vocab Pack 09 — Transport	`02-vocabulary/09-transport.md`
20 min	Write inquiry email (Prompt 18 — German course)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	Review B1 email template	`03-skills/writing/email-templates.md`

Done

Day 2 (Tue) — Longer Listening + Speaking

Time	Activity	Resource
20 min	Speaker tracking drill (interview with 3 speakers)	`03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md`
15 min	Learn Process Description 3: Renewing a permit	`03-skills/speaking/process-descriptions.md`
15 min	Record Process 3 (aim: 2–3 min)	Record yourself

Done

Day 3 (Wed) — Vocabulary: Housing + B1 Writing

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Study Vocab Pack 10 — Housing & Neighborhood	`02-vocabulary/10-housing-neighborhood.md`
20 min	Write 2 job-related emails (Prompts 16 + 17)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	Review formal vs informal register	`05-grammar/formal-informal.md`

Done

Day 4 (Thu) — Longer Reading + Listening

Time	Activity	Resource
20 min	Find a longer article (SRF or 20min.ch) — read + summarize in 3 sentences	External
15 min	Opinion/satisfaction detection drill	`03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md`
15 min	Review vocab packs 9–10	Self-test

Done

Day 5 (Fri) — Speaking Interview Simulation

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Review all speaking modules (intro, typical day, processes)	`03-skills/speaking/`
30 min	Full mock speaking interview: have someone ask you random questions from the speaking modules OR record yourself answering 5 random prompts	Record yourself
15 min	Listen back and note weak points	Self-review

Done

Day 6 (Sat) — Writing Marathon

Time	Activity	Resource
20 min	Write 2 B1 inquiry emails (Prompts 19 + 20)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	Write 1 complaint/problem email (Prompt 21 or 22)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	Practice using connectors in your emails	`05-grammar/connectors.md`

Done

Day 7 (Sun) — Rest or Light Review

Time	Activity
15 min	Review all 10 vocab packs — which ones need more work?
15 min	Re-read your B1 emails — check for completeness

Done

Week 4 Summary Checklist

Completed Vocab Pack 09 — Transport
Completed Vocab Pack 10 — Housing & Neighborhood
All 10 vocab packs studied at least once!
Wrote 5+ B1 inquiry/request emails
Did longer reading comprehension (real articles)
Did longer listening (speaker tracking + opinion drills)
Can describe 3 processes fluently
Did 1 mock speaking interview
Using connectors in writing (weil, obwohl, deshalb, außerdem)

Woche 5 — B2-Argumentation + gemischte Übungen auf Zeit (Week 5 — B2 Argumentation + Timed Mixed Practice)

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Goal: Master pro/contra argumentation in speaking and writing. Do timed, mixed-skill practice.

Day 1 (Mon) — B2 Pro/Contra Speaking

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Read pro/contra opinion structure and phrases	`03-skills/speaking/pro-contra-opinion.md`
15 min	Prepare Topic 1: Sunday shopping (notes)	`03-skills/speaking/pro-contra-opinion.md`
20 min	Record Topic 1 (aim: 3–4 min)	Record yourself

Done

Day 2 (Tue) — B2 Writing + Listening

Time	Activity	Resource
25 min	Write B2 opinion text: Prompt 26 (Sunday shopping, ~200 words, timed: 20 min)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	One-pass listening drill (B1/B2 level)	`03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md`
10 min	Review your text — check for connectors and structure	Self-review

Done

Day 3 (Wed) — B2 Speaking: Topic 2 + Reading

Time	Activity	Resource
20 min	Prepare + record Topic 2: Home office	`03-skills/speaking/pro-contra-opinion.md`
20 min	Timed reading: B2 multiple choice (find an article + write 3 MC questions yourself)	External / self-made
10 min	Vocab review: weakest 2 packs	`02-vocabulary/`

Done

Day 4 (Thu) — B2 Writing + Speaking Follow-ups

Time	Activity	Resource
25 min	Write B2 opinion text: Prompt 27 (Home office, timed: 20 min)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	Practice handling follow-up questions for Topics 1–2	`03-skills/speaking/strategies.md`
10 min	Email phrases review	`05-grammar/email-phrases.md`

Done

Day 5 (Fri) — Timed Mixed Practice (mini mock)

Time	Activity	Resource
15 min	Timed reading: 2 exercises (5 min each)	`03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md`
15 min	Timed writing: 1 email (10 min)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	Speaking: random prompt (record, no preparation)	Random from `03-skills/speaking/`
15 min	Listening: one-pass summary	External audio

Done

Day 6 (Sat) — B2 Speaking: Topics 3–4 + Writing

Time	Activity	Resource
20 min	Prepare + record Topic 3: Smartphones for children	`03-skills/speaking/pro-contra-opinion.md`
25 min	Write B2 opinion text: Prompt 28 or 29 (timed: 20 min)	`03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	Review + improve both	Self-review

Done

Day 7 (Sun) — Rest or Light Review

Time	Activity
15 min	Listen to your speaking recordings from the week — pick 1 to re-record
15 min	Re-read B2 writing — count connectors, check structure

Done

Week 5 Summary Checklist

Practiced 3+ pro/contra speaking topics (recorded)
Wrote 3+ B2 opinion texts (~200 words each)
Did timed mixed practice (all 4 skills in one session)
Practiced handling follow-up questions
Comfortable with argumentation phrases (einerseits/andererseits, meiner Meinung nach…)
Did at least 2 listening drills at B1/B2 level
Reviewed weak vocabulary areas

Woche 6 — Probetests + Fehlerprotokoll + Schwächen gezielt verbessern (Week 6 — Mock Tests + Error Log + Weak-Area Repair)

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Goal: Simulate real test conditions 2–3 times. Identify and fix your weak areas.

Day 1 (Mon) — Full Mock Test 1

Time	Activity	Notes
30 min	Reading: Do all 5 practice exercises (timed)	`03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md`
30 min	Listening: 3 drills back-to-back (no pausing)	`03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md`
20 min	Writing: Write 1 email + 1 opinion text (timed)	Random from `03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md`
15 min	Speaking: Record self-intro + 1 process + 1 pro/contra	Random from `03-skills/speaking/`

After the mock: Fill in the error log below.