Course Tag: A1 German course for beginners

A A1 German course is an introduction to the German language and is aimed at beginners with little or no previous knowledge. It corresponds to the first level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The aim is to teach participants basic language skills so that they can communicate in everyday situations.

Aims of an A1 German course

1. Listening and understanding:
   • Understanding simple words, expressions and sentences that are used frequently (e.g. greetings, shopping, introductions).
   • Recognize familiar information in short conversations, announcements or instructions.
2. Speak:
   • Introduction of yourself (name, age, origin, profession).
   • Ask and answer questions, e.g. "What is your name?", "Where do you live?".
   • Participation in very simple conversations when spoken slowly and clearly.
3. Read:
   • Reading and understanding short, simple texts (e.g. signs, advertisements, forms).
   • Recognize keywords in short emails or notes.
4. Writing:
   • Writing simple sentences and short texts, e.g. a postcard, a simple e-mail or personal information.

Contents of an A1 German course

An A1 German course teaches:

• Basic vocabulary: Greetings, numbers, colors, everyday objects, family, hobbies, shopping.
• Simple grammar:
  • Present tense (present).
  • Articles (der, die, das) and pluralization.
  • Personal pronouns (I, you, he, she...).
  • Sentence structure (questions, simple statements).
• Practical exercises: Mastering everyday situations, e.g. a conversation in the supermarket or when greeting someone.

Who is the course for?

An A1 German course is suitable for:

• People who want to learn German from scratch.
• Migrants who want to live or work in Germany.
• Persons who require an A1 test for a visa application or family reunification.

Examinations

After an A1 German course, you can take a standardized A1 exam, e.g:

• Goethe-Zertifikat A1Frequently required for visa applications.
• telc German A1: Recognized in many countries and institutions.
• ÖSD A1: Particularly widespread in Austria.

Duration of an A1 German course

The duration of an A1 course varies depending on the type of course:

• Intensive course4-8 weeks (several hours a day).
• Standard course2-3 months (several times a week, a few hours).
• Online coursesFlexible pace, depending on the learner.

What do you learn at the end of an A1 German course?

After completing the course you can:

• Introduce yourself in a simple way and talk about you.
• Asking other people for basic information.
• Communicate in everyday situations, such as in the supermarket, in a café or on the street.

An A1 German course is the first important step in learning German and laying the foundations for further levels (e.g. A2, B1).