Dackelo

Course syllabus

The full Dackelo German course: 48 chapters set in Vienna — dialogues, grammar, vocabulary and exam tasks by CEFR level.

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German (A1–B2, Austrian standard)

A1 · free

  1. Hallo! Getting to know each other — introduce yourself, ask for a name, where someone is from and which languages they speak
  2. Familie und Freunde · Family — talk about family and friends, ask about someone else's family
  3. Essen und Trinken · Food — order in a café, buy groceries, ask for the price
  4. Wohnen · Home — describe a flat, give an opinion
  5. Mein Tag · Daily routine and time — arrange and reschedule a meeting
  6. Freizeit · Hobbies and weather — suggest doing something together, accept/decline
  7. Lernen und Arbeit · Work — talk about work, studies and past experience
  8. In der Stadt · The city — ask for and give directions, buy a ticket
  9. Einkaufen und Kleidung · Shopping — try on, choose and return items
  10. Gesundheit · Health — make a doctor's appointment, describe symptoms
  11. Feste und Wochenende · Celebrations — talk about the weekend and a celebration
  12. Reisen · Travel — book a room, talk about a trip

A2

  1. Lebensgeschichten · Life stories — tell your life story and about your childhood
  2. Nachbarn · Home and neighbours — agree on rules, complain politely
  3. Essen und Gesundheit · Nutrition — compare things, give advice
  4. Arbeitswelt · The world of work — make work phone calls, explain a reason
  5. Freizeit und Kultur · Leisure — make plans, express interest
  6. Medien · Media and communication — discuss media, ask politely
  7. Unterwegs · Getting around — solve a problem while travelling
  8. Konsum · Shopping and service — make a complaint, ask politely
  9. Schule und Ausbildung · Education — talk about your education and plans
  10. Feste und Beziehungen · Relationships — invite, congratulate, apologise
  11. Natur und Umwelt · Nature — give your opinion on the environment
  12. Stadt oder Land · Where to live — compare lifestyles, give reasons

B1

  1. Lebensstationen · Life events — talk about an important event, express feelings
  2. Bewerbung · Jobs and careers — do a job interview, talk about your strengths
  3. Wohnen und Umzug · Renting — discuss rental terms
  4. Geld und Konsum · Money — give financial advice, talk about dreams
  5. Gesundheit und Lebensstil · Lifestyle — discuss lifestyle, give a recommendation
  6. Medien und Nachrichten · News — retell a news story, express doubt
  7. Reisen und Kultur · Culture — tell a travel story
  8. Umwelt und Zukunft · Environment — take part in a discussion
  9. Zusammenleben · Society — discuss social issues
  10. Bildung · Learning — choose a course, ask for advice
  11. Kommunikation · Relationships and conflicts — resolve a conflict, criticise gently
  12. Engagement · Society and politics — prepare and give a presentation

B2

  1. Arbeitswelt im Wandel · Future of work — discuss labour-market trends
  2. Wissenschaft und Technik · Science — explain a scientific phenomenon in simple words
  3. Wirtschaft · Economy — describe a chart and a trend
  4. Werte · Society and values — summarise different positions
  5. Medien und Meinung · Opinions — evaluate a source critically
  6. Nachhaltigkeit · Sustainability — argue pro and contra
  7. Kunst und Kultur · Art — discuss a work of art
  8. Psyche · Psychology — discuss psychological topics
  9. Identität · Migration and identity — talk about your own experience of moving
  10. Karriere · Career and formal writing — negotiate terms
  11. Recht und Politik · Law — explain how the state works
  12. Innovation · The future — give a talk and lead a discussion