German A1 Speaking Challenge: 30 Days to Everyday Conversations

If you are starting German, your first win is not perfect grammar. Your first win is getting through daily situations: introducing yourself, asking for help, ordering food, and understanding simple replies.

This 30-day A1 speaking challenge is designed for beginners who want practical results fast.

Who this challenge is for

• Complete beginners in German.
• Learners returning after a long break.
• Travelers or expats who need real-life basics.

Daily 15-minute structure

1. 3 minutes: Listen and repeat key phrases.
2. 5 minutes: Practice one short dialogue.
3. 4 minutes: Swap one detail (name, place, time, price).
4. 3 minutes: Speak the full dialogue without reading.

30-day German plan

Week 1: Introductions and essentials

• Day 1: Greetings and polite openings.
• Day 2: Name, country, and language basics.
• Day 3: Numbers 1-20.
• Day 4: Days of the week and simple scheduling.
• Day 5: Asking and giving simple personal info.
• Day 6: Mini dialogue at a cafe.
• Day 7: Weekly review and self-recording.

Week 2: Getting around

• Day 8: Directions and transportation words.
• Day 9: Buying tickets and asking for prices.
• Day 10: Hotel check-in phrases.
• Day 11: Asking for help politely.
• Day 12: Doctor and pharmacy basics.
• Day 13: Emergency phrases.
• Day 14: Weekly role-play bundle.

Week 3: Daily life conversations

• Day 15: Grocery shopping dialogue.
• Day 16: Restaurant ordering and requests.
• Day 17: Small talk with neighbors.
• Day 18: Office and coworking basics.
• Day 19: Talking about hobbies.
• Day 20: Making a simple plan with a friend.
• Day 21: Weekly role-play bundle.

Week 4: Confidence building

• Day 22: Longer introductions (60 seconds).
• Day 23: Asking follow-up questions.
• Day 24: Repair phrases when you do not understand.
• Day 25: Repeating and confirming details.
• Day 26: Handling phone call basics.
• Day 27: Full daily-life scenario.
• Day 28: Full travel scenario.
• Day 29: Weak-area practice.
• Day 30: Final A1 speaking check.

Must-use repair phrases

Memorize these early. They keep conversations alive when you get stuck.

• "Can you repeat that, please?"
• "Please speak a little slower."
• "I understand a little."
• "How do you say this in German?"

Weekly scorecard

At the end of each week, score yourself 1-5 on:

• Clarity of pronunciation.
• Comfort with basic questions.
• Ability to continue after a mistake.
• Vocabulary recall in real situations.
• Time spent speaking out loud.

Keep momentum simple

At A1, your goal is functional confidence. TalkParty gives you guided German role-plays, instant corrections, and repetition loops so you can build momentum every day.

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