This preliminary level focuses on foundational language skills. Students learn basic phrases, build grammar skills, and expand their vocabulary. They can introduce themselves and others, understand everyday expressions, ask questions about people and places, communicate simply, and describe shapes, sizes, and colors. The curriculum covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking in four modules for each level.

The student will grasp everyday sentences and expressions related to personal matters, communicate effectively in usual situations, and cover basic topics like population and grammar concepts including perfect tense, cases, adjective declension, and clauses.

At this level, students comprehend clear, standard language on familiar topics (work, school, leisure), handle daily situations adeptly, and express themselves simply. They also gain command of key German grammar aspects like tense forms, subjunctive, passive voice, adjective declension, and sentence structure.

At this level, the student achieves proficiency in comprehending complex texts, engaging in spontaneous and fluent conversations with native speakers, and articulating thoughts on various topics. They gain the ability to express opinions, analyze texts, and write detailed content on a wide range of subjects while revising and consolidating essential grammar structures, including various tense forms, subjunctive usage, subordination, participles, and prepositions.

At this level, the student comprehends complex texts and subtleties, communicates fluently without hesitation, and applies German proficiently in social, academic, and professional contexts, demonstrating a strong command of the language.

The student demonstrates near-native comprehension, excelling in summarizing and articulating complex ideas. They communicate fluently with precision and convey intricate nuances, showcasing mastery of the language.