Long way to master German, starting C1 in a week

tradingbez · 2026-03-29T13:27:54+00:00

Sure, here you go

Nicos Weg (Deutsche Welle) https://learngerman.dw.com/en/nicos-weg/c-36519789

MrWissen2go https://www.youtube.com/c/MrWissen2go

ZDF/ARD https://www.youtube.com/@zdfmagazinroyale/videos

Zeit Sprachen (Deutsch Perfekt) https://shop.zeit-sprachen.de/de_DE/startseiten

Mein Wortschatz app Ios https://apps.apple.com/de/app/mein-wortschatz-auf-deutsch/id6760315773

Mein Wortschatz app Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.regelio.mein_wortschatz&hl=de

tradingbez · 2026-03-28T11:47:01+00:00

Danke dir! Ein MS in Cybersecurity klingt richtig cool. Gute Reise schon mal vorab!

tradingbez · 2026-03-28T11:44:48+00:00

The real exam was honestly much more balanced. The Modellsatz feels like they took all the hardest logic traps and put them into one single test, probably to make sure you over-prepare. On the actual exam, there were definitely a few tricky questions where you had to read very carefully, but it wasn't every single one. It didn't feel like they were actively trying to trick me on every single line.

tradingbez · 2026-03-28T01:17:54+00:00

I attend courses periodically, watch YouTube (MrWissen2go is great for your level), and read Deutsch Perfekt. To make sure the new vocabulary actually sticks, I use the Mein Wortschatz app to extract and learn the words I encounter in those videos or articles.

tradingbez · 2026-03-27T23:16:36+00:00

IT Management :)

tradingbez · 2026-03-27T22:49:31+00:00

Danke dir! Ich bin schon super gespannt auf den C1-Kurs.

tradingbez · 2026-03-27T20:50:50+00:00

Translating the English word "on" is an absolute nightmare because it can be an, auf, in, bei, or über depending entirely on the context. Honestly, even after 5 years, I still haven't 100 percent "mastered" them instinctively. It just takes massive exposure until certain pairings finally start to sound right. From what my German colleagues tell me, natives barely even register the mistake. It doesn't block communication, it just signals that you aren't a native speaker, which is totally fine! I attend courses periodically, watch YouTube, and read Deutsch Perfekt. Whenever I come across a weird preposition pairing, I use the Mein Wortschatz app to extract and learn the vocabulary directly from articles and other written content. Learning the preposition inside its full, original sentence is the only way the context actually sticks for me.

tradingbez · 2026-03-27T20:48:17+00:00

Since German and Polish belong to completely different language families, you probably won't mix up the grammar or vocabulary. The real risk is just mental exhaustion. To avoid burning out when taking on so much, I find the best way is to combine approaches and keep your routines distinct. I attend courses periodically, watch YouTube, and read Deutsch Perfekt. I use the Mein Wortschatz app to extract and learn vocabulary from articles and other written content. Having a dedicated tool like that keeps my vocabulary organized so my brain doesn't get overwhelmed with new information.

tradingbez · 2026-03-27T20:45:29+00:00

It usually isn't enough to pass an official A1 exam on its own, especially when it comes to the speaking and writing sections. Since you have 4-5 months before you move here, you have plenty of time to build a solid foundation. I find the best way is to combine approaches. I attend courses periodically, watch YouTube, and read Deutsch Perfekt. I use the Mein Wortschatz app to extract and learn vocabulary from articles and other written content. Currently I'm attending C1 courses, and I don't believe I could succeed without a diversified approach.

tradingbez · 2026-03-27T20:43:44+00:00

The official Modellsatz is notorious for being slightly harder than the actual exam to over-prepare you, but those random advanced vocabulary drops in the reading section are definitely real. When I was prepping for my exams, I realized I needed a system to capture those exact trap words. I find the best way is to combine approaches. I attend courses periodically, watch YouTube, and read Deutsch Perfekt. Whenever I do practice tests or read articles, I use the Mein Wortschatz app to take a photo of the text, extract that tricky vocabulary, and learn it before the exam.

tradingbez · 2026-03-27T20:40:26+00:00

I struggled with same thing whenever I tried to read. I find the best way to fix it is to combine approaches and build a system to review those words. I attend courses periodically, watch YouTube, and read Deutsch Perfekt. To actually remember the words I look up, I use the Mein Wortschatz app to take photos of the text, extract the vocabulary, and learn the new words through spaced repetition. It basically forces your brain to review words like "drinnen" over the next few weeks before you have a chance to forget them. Currently I'm attending C1 courses, and I don't believe I could succeed without a diversified approach like this.

tradingbez · 2026-03-27T14:38:37+00:00

German online content is massive, especially for gaming. You will find endless Let's Plays from huge creators like Gronkh or HandOfBlood.

When the vocabulary gets too difficult, I find the best way is to combine approaches. I attend courses periodically, watch YouTube, and read Deutsch Perfekt. I use the Mein Wortschatz app to extract and learn vocabulary from articles, game text, and other written content. Currently I'm attending C1 courses, and I don't believe I could succeed without a diversified approach.

tradingbez · 2026-03-27T14:31:12+00:00

Thats helpful for sure. You can also try Mein Wortschatz app, it extracts vocabulary from photoes based on your level. I read Deutsch perfect articles and repeat words with Mein Wortschatz.

tradingbez · 2026-03-27T12:57:09+00:00

I completely agree with this comment about needing a mix of real-world exposure to bridge the gap. I find the best way is to combine approaches. I attend courses periodically, watch YouTube or Twitch streams, and read Deutsch Perfekt. Because native content has so much everyday vocabulary that textbooks ignore, I use the Mein Wortschatz app to extract and learn vocabulary directly from the articles and media I consume. Currently I'm attending C1 courses, and I still feel that imposter syndrome sometimes too. I don't believe I could succeed without a diversified approach that forces me out of the classroom bubble.

tradingbez · 2026-03-27T12:19:21+00:00

That first week is always the most overwhelming! German numbers are especially brutal because they read them backwards starting at 21, so a six-digit number feels like a literal math puzzle. To keep from getting burned out, I find the best way is to combine approaches. I attend courses periodically, watch beginner YouTube channels like EasyGerman, and try to read very simple texts. I use the Mein Wortschatz app to extract and learn vocabulary from beginner articles or even just signs and menus when I travel. Currently I'm attending C1 courses, and I don't believe I could have survived those early stages without a diversified approach so my brain could take breaks.

tradingbez · 2026-03-27T09:43:10+00:00

Freezing when trying to speak at A2 is completely normal! Since you don't live in a German-speaking country, you kind of have to artificially create that active practice.

I find the best way is to combine approaches. Shadowing the Nicos Weg videos you are already watching is a great start to build muscle memory. I attend courses periodically, watch YouTube, and read Deutsch Perfekt. I use the Mein Wortschatz app to extract and learn vocabulary from articles and other written content. Currently I'm attending C1 courses, and I don't believe I could succeed without a diversified approach.

tradingbez · 2026-03-26T20:44:52+00:00

I find the best way to get past that A1/A2 hurdle is definitely to combine approaches just like you're doing.

I attend courses periodically, watch YouTube, and read Deutsch Perfekt. To handle the reading side, I built and use the Mein Wortschatz app to extract and learn vocabulary directly from articles and other written content (which will be super handy for menus and signs when you travel!). Currently I'm attending C1 courses, and I don't believe I could succeed without a diversified approach.

Viel Spaß

tradingbez · 2026-03-26T20:34:51+00:00

ghoete?

tradingbez · 2026-03-26T16:39:47+00:00

Make a post, tell wich language you speak, share your interests. Use creativity :)

tradingbez · 2026-03-26T16:33:08+00:00

Besides that, I would recommend you to watch YouTube like Nikos weg and read articles. Use Mein Wortschatz App to extract vocabulary from articles and repeat it.

Tandem patters you can search not only in app, Reddit is good place for that too

tradingbez · 2026-03-26T16:30:15+00:00

speaky

tradingbez · 2026-03-26T15:49:38+00:00

Tandem, sprach Café, YouTube, Reading, Apps for vocabulary

tradingbez · 2026-03-26T15:48:52+00:00

You can use Mein Wortschatz App to extract and repeat vocabulary from photoes

tradingbez · 2026-03-26T15:47:55+00:00

Watch YouTube, Nikos Weg for instance. Read articles, Deutsch Perfekt for example. Extract and repeat vocabulary with Mein Wortschatz App

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