German
This is a complete, free study companion for German — built around what the exam actually asks. The topics examiners repeat most are Leseverstehen: Hauptaussage, Detailfragen, richtig/falsch, Artikel und Kasus: der/ein/dieser/mein im Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ, and Satzstellung: Aussagesatz, W-Frage, Ja/Nein-Frage, Nebensatz. The syllabus runs to 33 chapters. Below you'll find the full topic-frequency ranking, the exam paper pattern, every chapter, a step-by-step study plan, and the official downloads — everything in one place.
Everything here is free. We're an independent student resource, not the official ICSE & ISC body, so always confirm the current syllabus and exam dates on the official ICSE & ISC website before you rely on them.
Key information
- Level
- Class 9
- Programme
- CL09
- Exam
- School Based Examination
- Conducted by
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
Most important topics (by past-paper frequency)
| # | Topic | Times asked | Likelihood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leseverstehen: Hauptaussage, Detailfragen, richtig/falsch | 13 | 216.7% |
| 2 | Artikel und Kasus: der/ein/dieser/mein im Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ | 12 | 200% |
| 3 | Satzstellung: Aussagesatz, W-Frage, Ja/Nein-Frage, Nebensatz | 11 | 183.3% |
| 4 | Perfektbildung: haben/sein und Partizip II | 11 | 183.3% |
| 5 | Präpositionen und Wechselpräpositionen: Wo/Wohin, Akkusativ/Dativ | 10 | 166.7% |
| 6 | E-Mail-Schreiben: informell und halbformell | 10 | 166.7% |
| 7 | Adjektivdeklination und Steigerung | 10 | 166.7% |
| 8 | Konnektoren: Hauptsatz und Nebensatz | 10 | 166.7% |
| 9 | Verben im Präsens: regelmäßig, unregelmäßig, trennbar, reflexiv | 9 | 150% |
| 10 | Modalverben und Hilfsverben | 9 | 150% |
| 11 | Ferien, Reisen und Tourismus | 9 | 150% |
| 12 | Technologie, Handy, Internet und soziale Medien | 9 | 150% |
Based on how often each topic appeared in official previous-year question papers.
What you will study (chapters)
- Chapter 1
- Aufsatz: Erzählungstext
- Chapter 2
- Aufsatz: Beschreibungstext und Bildbeschreibung
- Chapter 3
- Aufsatz: Meinungstext, Artikel, Blog und Zeitschriftenartikel
- Chapter 4
- E-Mail-Schreiben: informell und halbformell
- Chapter 5
- Alltagstexte verstehen
- Chapter 6
- Postkarten, Ankündigungen und Öffnungszeiten
- Chapter 7
- Anzeigen, Speisekarten und Kleinanzeigen
- Chapter 8
- Artikel: definit, indefinit, demonstrativ und possessiv
- Chapter 9
- Verben: regelmäßig, unregelmäßig, trennbar, reflexiv, Modalverben und Hilfsverben
- Chapter 10
- Verben mit festen Präpositionen
- Chapter 11
- Satzstruktur: W-Frage, Ja/Nein-Frage, Aussagesatz, Hauptsatz und Nebensatz
- Chapter 12
- Präsens, Partizip II und Perfektbildung
- Chapter 13
- Präteritum von sein, haben und Modalverben
- Chapter 14
- Imperativ mit du, ihr und Sie
- Chapter 15
- Vorschläge machen mit sollen und sollten
- Chapter 16
- Pronomen im Nominativ, Akkusativ und Dativ
- Chapter 17
- Personalpronomen und Fragewörter
- Chapter 18
- Relativpronomen
- Chapter 19
- Präpositionen mit vier Fällen und Wechselpräpositionen
- Chapter 20
- Demonstrativpronomen und Possessivpronomen
- Chapter 21
- Adjektive: Deklination, Positiv, Komparativ und Superlativ
- Chapter 22
- Negation: nicht, nein und doch
- Chapter 23
- Nominalisierung der Verben
- Chapter 24
- Konnektoren: Hauptsatz und Nebensatz
- Chapter 25
- Finalsätze: um ... zu und damit
- Chapter 26
- Hörverstehen: Durchsagen, Nachrichten, Dialoge und Radiomeldungen
- Chapter 27
- Sprechen: Interaktion über Alltag, Familie, Interessen und Aktivitäten
- Chapter 28
- Sprechen: Monolog zu einem vorgegebenen Thema
- Chapter 29
- Sprechen: Rollenspiel in Alltagssituationen
- Chapter 30
- Identität und Kultur
- Chapter 31
- Ferien, Tourismus und Reisen
- Chapter 32
- Gesundheit, Bildung und Technologie
- Chapter 33
- Die Welt um uns herum
Official textbook
- German — official textbook / study material — Free download from the official source.
How to study German and score well
- Start with the highest-frequency topics — In German, Leseverstehen: Hauptaussage, Detailfragen, richtig/falsch, Artikel und Kasus: der/ein/dieser/mein im Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ, Satzstellung: Aussagesatz, W-Frage, Ja/Nein-Frage, Nebensatz, and Perfektbildung: haben/sein und Partizip II appear again and again in past papers. Master these first — they return the most marks for the time you put in.
- Practise with previous-year papers — Solve the last 5–10 years of ICSE & ISC German papers under timed, exam-like conditions. Past papers show exactly which topics repeat and how questions are worded.
- Revise actively, not passively — Write a one-page summary for each of the 33 chapters — key definitions, formulas and the points examiners reward — then re-test yourself instead of re-reading.
- Mark your answers with the official scheme — After each practice paper, score yourself against the official marking scheme. It shows how marks are awarded step-by-step, so you learn to present answers the way examiners expect.
Exam tips: how to score higher in German
Where students lose marks: rushing the high-weightage questions, skipping the steps the marking scheme rewards, and saving easy sections for last. Read the whole paper first, attempt your strongest section early to bank marks, and always show your working.
Manage your time: split your time in proportion to the marks each section carries, keep a few minutes at the end to check, and never leave a question blank — a partial, structured answer still earns partial marks.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most important topics in German?
Based on past papers, the most frequently asked topics include Leseverstehen: Hauptaussage, Detailfragen, richtig/falsch, Artikel und Kasus: der/ein/dieser/mein im Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ, Satzstellung: Aussagesatz, W-Frage, Ja/Nein-Frage, Nebensatz. The full ranked list with how often each appears is in the "Most important topics" section above.
Where can I download German previous-year question papers?
Official ICSE & ISC previous-year question papers are available on the official ICSE & ISC website. Open the Question Papers section for the direct link, plus the exam pattern and the topics that repeat most.
How can I prepare for German faster?
Start with the highest-frequency topics, learn the exam pattern so you know how each section is marked, and practise with past papers. A subject-aware study tutor can quiz you on exactly these topics.
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