<p>Wow, thank you so much @Hypocrates for all the incredible resources! There is literally nothing out there specifically made for the AP German exam because a lot of people that take the test are native speakers. I think that is because German is an underrated language, and there isn’t a wide dispersal of qualified teachers in the United States.
Every day I watch the German news using the Tagesschau app. There’s a 15 minute news brief that is great to watch when you’re getting ready in the morning, have some downtime, etc. The words are hard but it’s good to start hearing the language. I would also recommend @midnightdreary watching German children’s shows, such as Biene Maja, Kika, or fairy tale movies (look up Der Froschkonig and go from there) made for children. All of these are available on Youtube if you do some hunting. You could also try watching English shows translated into German like @Dawnie suggested, as it will be easier to know what’s going on (Sabrina the Teenage Witch is on Youtube). However, be aware that because it is translated, it won’t be true German as they often change things to make it fit (like add slang/uncommon words). Listening to German music is also a good way to expose yourself to the language. I like Cro, a German rapper.
Other than that, I will probably use a grammar book to help me out with grammar. My mother speaks German (I’m actually 1/2 German but not that proficient in the language), so I speak with her in German. I will be going to Germany this year to visit my relatives, and while I’m there I’m going to really try to improve my grasp of the language in anticipation of next year.
For culture, I suggest looking at the resources here <a href=“http://sprachfest.org/testingtips.html”>Advantaged Speakers | Sprachfest.org. I also use sets on Quizlet for random culture facts: <a href=“http://quizlet.com/hrumbarg/folders/german-competition”>http://quizlet.com/hrumbarg/folders/german-competition</a> For more REAL culture, I would get a German skype partner like Hypocrates mentioned.
If you want to practice on the go, Duolingo is a great tool for quick practice, especially for grammar/vocabulary. </p>