German — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for German and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Kurzer Aufsatz auf Deutsch
Chapter 2: Übersetzung vom Deutschen ins Englische
Chapter 3: Unbekannter deutscher Text: Verständnis, Zusammenfassung und Wort-/Satzerklärung
Chapter 4: Fragen zu vorgeschriebenen Lehrbüchern
Chapter 5: Die Kapuzinergruft – Josef Roth
Chapter 6: Des Teufels General – Carl Zuckmeyer
Chapter 7: Die Judenbuche – Annette von Droste-Hülshoff
Chapter 8: Hörverstehen
Chapter 9: Mündliche Präsentation und Gespräch
Chapter 10: Schriftliche Aufgabe zu Sprache/Literatur

Frequently asked questions

Is the German textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the German textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for German faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for German — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused German study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.