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Conversational German

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Accusative & Dative Patterns
Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Cases & Common Prepositions
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Weighting distribution
25 categories
Culture & Pragmatics
14%
Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics
14%
Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Chunks & Discourse Markers
8%
Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Conversation Vocabulary
6%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Messages (Texting & Email)
5%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Everyday Speaking: Explaining Yourself
5%

Skills

The comprehensive taxonomy of conversational german — drill into a card to work its skills.

Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Cases & Common Prepositions

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Accusative & Dative PatternsRecommended
21 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Two-Way PrepositionsAvailable
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Articles & Noun PhrasesAvailable
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Prepositions & ContractionsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · High-Frequency Verb Control

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Perfekt for Recent ExperiencesAvailable
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2
Simple Future for PlansAvailable
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3
Word Order PatternsAvailable
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Using Present Tense VerbsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Pronouns, Politeness & Requests

4 core skills3% total weight
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du/Sie for FormalityAvailable
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Using Modal VerbsAvailable
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3
Making Polite RequestsAvailable
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Using Common PronounsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Questions & Negation for Real Conversations

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Clarifying with Questions & NegationAvailable
29 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Using Negation (nicht/kein)Available
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3
Asking Information QuestionsAvailable
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Yes/No Question Word OrderAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Connectors, Time & Numbers

4 core skills2% total weight
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Time Expressions & SequencingAvailable
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Using Basic ConnectorsAvailable
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Time, Dates & SchedulesAvailable
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Numbers, Prices & QuantitiesAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Opinions, Preferences & Recommendations

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Giving & Receiving RecommendationsAvailable
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2
Supporting Opinions with ReasonsAvailable
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3
Expressing Likes, Dislikes & PreferencesAvailable
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Comparing Options & Stating PreferencesAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Making Plans & Scheduling

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Accepting, Declining & ReschedulingAvailable
29 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Confirming Plan DetailsAvailable
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3
Discussing AvailabilityAvailable
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Proposing PlansAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Directions, Transportation & Travel Logistics

4 core skills2% total weight
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Asking for DirectionsAvailable
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2
Discussing TransportationAvailable
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3
Handling Travel LogisticsAvailable
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Giving Basic DirectionsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Handling Problems & Requests for Help

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Clarifying & Confirming SolutionsAvailable
24 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Explaining Service ProblemsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Requesting Changes & AlternativesAvailable
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Asking for Help in PublicAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Ordering, Shopping & Services

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Making Service RequestsAvailable
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Ordering Food & DrinksAvailable
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3
Shopping: Requesting ItemsAvailable
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Completing TransactionsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Small Talk & Introductions

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Making Small TalkAvailable
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Greetings & IntroductionsAvailable
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3
Ending Conversations PolitelyAvailable
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Maintaining Short ConversationsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Conversation Strategies & Repair

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Checking UnderstandingAvailable
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2
Using Fillers & Turn-TakingAvailable
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3
Asking for RepetitionAvailable
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4
Rephrasing for ClarityAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Storytelling & Sharing Experiences

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Describing Feelings About ExperiencesAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Questions About Past NarrativesAvailable
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3
Sharing Recent ExperiencesAvailable
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4
Reacting to StoriesAvailable
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Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Conversation Vocabulary

5 core skills6% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Travel & Transportation VocabularyAvailable
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Relationships, Hobbies & Leisure VocabularyAvailable
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Work & Responsibilities VocabularyAvailable
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Food, Shopping & Services VocabularyAvailable
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Everyday Conversation VocabularyAvailable
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Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Chunks & Discourse Markers

5 core skills8% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Agreement, Disagreement & HedgingAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Conversation Flow PhrasesAvailable
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3
Clarifying MeaningAvailable
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4
Avoiding False CognatesAvailable
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5
Expanding VocabularyAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Understanding Media

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Understanding Audio/Video ClipsAvailable
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Identifying Details in ClipsAvailable
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Recognizing Media PhrasesAvailable
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Inferring Attitudes in MediaAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Interpretive Strategies & Evidence

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Choosing Best SummariesAvailable
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Using Context Clues & CognatesAvailable
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Confirming DetailsAvailable
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Identifying Supporting DetailsAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Reading Everyday Texts (Signs, Menus, Messages)

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Finding Practical InformationAvailable
3 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Understanding Everyday TextsAvailable
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3
Interpreting Ads & NoticesAvailable
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Understanding Messages & ChatsAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Everyday Listening

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Following Multi-Step InstructionsAvailable
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2
Understanding Main Ideas: SpokenAvailable
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Identifying Key Details: SpokenAvailable
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Recognizing Numbers, Prices & TimesAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Understanding Common Questions & Requests

4 core skills4% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Identifying Purpose of ExchangesAvailable
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Recognizing Question FormsAvailable
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3
Inferring Meaning from ContextAvailable
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Understanding Requests & SuggestionsAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Messages (Texting & Email)

4 core skills5% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Writing Responses to PlansAvailable
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Writing Planning MessagesAvailable
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Editing Messages for ClarityAvailable
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Writing Requests & ExplanationsAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Everyday Speaking: Explaining Yourself

4 core skills5% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Explaining Needs & WantsAvailable
29 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Giving Supported OpinionsAvailable
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3
Describing People, Places & ThingsAvailable
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Presenting Near-Future PlansAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Tell a Clear Story

4 core skills4% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Telling Short StoriesAvailable
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Retelling StoriesAvailable
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Including Key Details & ReactionsAvailable
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Using Sequence TransitionsAvailable
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Culture & Pragmatics

4 core skills14% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
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Choosing Formality LevelsAvailable
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Recognizing Regional VariationAvailable
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Culturally Appropriate Small TalkAvailable
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Interpreting Pragmatic MeaningsAvailable
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Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics

4 core skills14% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
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Writing Clear Messages (Noun Capitalization)Available
29 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Using Texting ConventionsAvailable
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Improving Pronunciation (Umlauts & ich/ach)Available
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Clear Speaking & PacingAvailable
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