100 cards
This deck focuses on the German subjunctive moods, Konjunktiv I and Konjunktiv II, which are central grammar topics at the upper-intermediate level. The cards guide you through forming the subjunctive of common verbs across different persons, and they apply these forms to reported and indirect speech, one of the most characteristic uses of these moods in written and formal German. Together, these topics build the foundation for expressing hypothetical situations, polite requests, and what someone else has said without quoting them directly.
It is well suited for learners who are working toward a B2 certificate, such as the Goethe-Zertifikat or telc B2, or for anyone who already feels comfortable with basic German tenses and wants to move into more nuanced, formal registers. You should already be familiar with regular and irregular verb conjugation in the present and simple past before tackling this material, since the subjunctive builds directly on those stem forms.
Because subjunctive forms can feel abstract at first, try to study these cards in short, focused sessions and revisit them across several days rather than cramming them in one go. A useful approach is to first drill the conjugation of each verb in isolation, then move on to the indirect speech sentences, where you can practice choosing between Konjunktiv I and Konjunktiv II depending on context. Saying the forms out loud as you go can also help the unusual vowel changes, such as the umlaut in Konjunktiv II, stick more firmly in your memory.