From 0 to B1 in a year. Here’s what actually clicked for me and what was a waste of time
After a year of grinding to B1 level, I’ve realized that most beginners fail at A1 because they get bogged down in technicalities instead of building a foundation.
If I had to start over today, here is exactly how I’d tackle the first 6 weeks to avoid the burnout:
Focus on 'The Big 3' Verbs: sein, haben, and werden. Everything else is secondary until these are muscle memory.
Verb Position is King: Stop worrying about vocabulary and start worrying about where the verb goes. Position 2 is non-negotiable.
Phonetics > Apps: Apps don't teach you how to move your mouth. Spend your first week speaking out loud, even if you don't know what the words mean.
The Case Logic: Think of Nominative and Accusative as "who is doing" vs. "who is receiving." Keep it that simple until you hit B1.
If you're just a beginner and need help in A1 DM me!