The 11 FIDE topics, explained.

Talking about your apartment, your neighbourhood, finding housing, and dealing with landlords. One of the most common FIDE topics — many exams open here.

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School communication, parent–teacher conversations, daycare, childcare. Essential vocabulary for parents in Switzerland — and a non-negotiable module if you're aiming at citizenship.

Describing what you do, the workplace, calling in sick, professional German. The vocabulary you use every weekday — and what FIDE examiners ask about it.

Looking for work in Switzerland — job adverts, applications, CVs, interviews, talking to RAV. High-stakes vocabulary if you're between roles.

Courses, qualifications, training, recognising diplomas. The Swiss obsession with learning — and how to talk about your own learning path on the exam.

Migrationsamt, AHV, Gemeinde, official letters, appointments. The most stressful module for most candidates — and the most useful in real life.

News, TV, internet, hobbies, sports, weekend plans. Tests your ability to summarise, react, and small-talk — surprisingly grammar-heavy at B1.

SBB, public transport, asking for directions, travel plans. Heavy on vocabulary, light on grammar — a confidence-builder if you prep right.

Shopping vocabulary, returns, asking for help in stores, prices. From the supermarket to the Brockenhaus — the situations FIDE examiners love to roleplay.

Mailing parcels, opening accounts, Krankenkasse, Franchise, claims. Niche vocabulary, but the kind that turns up at A2 and B1 because everyone needs it.

Doctor visits, pharmacies, describing symptoms, hospital. The vocabulary you'll be glad you knew before you needed it — and one FIDE always tests at A2.