General German A1

About this course

A first step into German for adults who are starting from zero. Built on the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the course introduces the sounds, vocabulary and core structures of German, including noun genders, the cases you need first and the verb-second word order.

You learn to introduce yourself, talk about your family and day, shop, order food and make appointments. Classes are interactive, with speaking from the first day, short listening and reading tasks and simple writing. You finish with an Alalamia certificate and a solid base for A2.

What you'll learn

• Introduce yourself and others and exchange basic personal information in German
• Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very simple phrases
• Ask and answer simple questions about people, places and daily routines
• Use noun genders, articles and the nominative and accusative cases in simple sentences
• Apply basic German word order, including separable verbs and modal verbs
• Handle simple everyday transactions such as shopping, ordering and making appointments
• Write short messages, simple forms and personal notes

Curriculum

Who it's for

Adult beginners who want to start learning German for work, study, travel or personal interest.

Before you start

• No prior knowledge of German is required