Learning Levels

Konnektoren’s learning path follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), guiding you from beginner to advanced levels with progressively challenging exercises.

Level A1 - Beginner

Start your German journey with foundational grammar. You’ll build a solid base in core concepts, focusing on everyday vocabulary and simple sentence structures.

  • Articles (der, die, das)

  • Pronouns (personal and reflexive)

  • Basic sentence structure and word order

  • Simple verb conjugations

  • Basic connectors (Konnektoren)

  • Essential vocabulary for everyday communication

Level A2 - Elementary

Expand your grammatical knowledge and build confidence. You’ll delve deeper into verb conjugations and sentence structures, expanding your vocabulary and ability to engage in basic conversations.

  • Advanced article usage

  • More complex verb conjugations and tenses

  • Noun genders and plural formation

  • Negation and question formation

  • Introduction to subordinate clauses

  • Expanding vocabulary for broader communication

Level B1 - Intermediate

Refine your grammar skills and enhance fluency. You’ll tackle more complex sentence structures, explore nuanced vocabulary, and improve your ability to express yourself in a variety of contexts.

  • Past tenses (Perfekt and Präteritum)

  • Modal verbs and their usage

  • Advanced sentence structures, including relative clauses

  • Passive voice

  • Indirect speech

  • More sophisticated vocabulary and idiomatic expressions

Level B2 - Upper-Intermediate

Master advanced grammar and achieve near-native fluency. You will refine your understanding of complex sentence structures and subtle grammatical nuances.

  • Advanced verb conjugations and constructions

  • Complex sentence structures and subordinate clauses

  • Nominalization and advanced adjective declensions

  • Subjunctive mood (Konjunktiv)

  • Functional verb combinations (Funktionsverbgefüge)

  • Precise and nuanced vocabulary for academic and professional communication

Level C1 - Advanced

Achieve mastery of German grammar and stylistic finesse. This level focuses on advanced usage, stylistic variation, and the fine points of German expression.

  • Advanced connector usage (Konnektoren)

  • Complex sentence structures and stylistic variations

  • Academic writing style and terminology

  • Nuances of grammar and idiomatic expressions

  • Sophisticated vocabulary and rhetorical devices

  • Precise expression and fluency in all contexts

Each level builds upon the previous one, ensuring a solid foundation for continued learning and mastery of the German language.