A1 – Beginner German
Start your German journey with simple conversations, everyday expressions and fundamental grammar.
Course Overview
In this beginner course you will learn to use familiar and everyday expressions and very simple sentences. You’ll gain the confidence to introduce yourself and ask basic questions about others, such as where they live or what they do. The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at a foundational level, setting you up for further study.
Topics & Vocabulary
- Introducing yourself, talking about countries and occupations
- Alphabet and numbers; spelling your name and exchanging phone numbers
- Languages and nationalities; describing people and hobbies
- Workplace and professions; free‑time activities and hobbies
- Booking a hotel, reading a city map and asking for directions
- Food and drink; ordering in a restaurant or café
- Daily routines, making appointments and talking about the weather
- Travel and transportation; describing your home and health basics
Grammar Highlights
- Personal pronouns and verbs in the present tense
- Articles (der/die/das) and gender of nouns
- Negation and forming simple questions and answers
- Prepositions of place and time; basic sentence connectors
- Accusative personal pronouns
- Adjectives and simple conjunctions
Course Curriculum
- Lesson 1: Greetings, forms of address and introducing yourself
- Lesson 2: Alphabet and pronunciation fundamentals
- Lesson 3: Numbers, dates and telling the time
- Lesson 4: Talking about yourself, family and friends
- Lesson 1: Hobbies, free‑time activities and describing interests
- Lesson 2: Work and studies – discussing professions and schedules
- Lesson 3: Talking about your day and making appointments
- Lesson 4: Days, months, seasons and holiday traditions
- Lesson 1: Asking for directions and reading signs
- Lesson 2: Public transport, tickets and travel planning
- Lesson 3: Booking accommodation and checking into a hotel
- Lesson 4: Describing your home and neighbourhood
- Lesson 1: Grocery shopping, markets and measuring quantities
- Lesson 2: Eating out – menus, ordering and paying
- Lesson 3: Talking about food preferences and dietary needs
- Lesson 4: Making polite requests and asking questions
- Lesson 1: Describing family relationships and people
- Lesson 2: Invitations, planning events and celebrating
- Lesson 3: Making phone calls and leaving messages
- Lesson 1: Parts of the body and basic health vocabulary
- Lesson 2: Visiting the doctor and pharmacy phrases
- Lesson 3: Describing symptoms and asking for help
- Lesson 1: German customs and everyday etiquette
- Lesson 2: Review of key grammar and vocabulary
- Lesson 3: Mini project and conversational practice
Who Should Enroll?
This course is designed for complete beginners or learners who have very limited exposure to German. It is also ideal for those who wish to refresh their basic knowledge before progressing to higher levels. Whether you’re planning to travel, study or work in Germany, A1 provides the essential foundation.
Ready to Get Started?
Our friendly instructors provide clear explanations and plenty of practice opportunities. Join our small groups or one‑to‑one sessions and build your confidence from day one.