Wochenplan (Weekly Plan)

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

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

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”

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

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)

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

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. ...