German A1 - Beginner

The German A1 course is designed for complete beginners who want to build a strong foundation in the German language. Whether you are learning German for study, work, travel, relocation, family reunification or personal growth, this course helps you develop the essential skills needed for everyday communication.

At Edexo, our A1 German course combines live online classes, practical conversation, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and interactive activities to help you start speaking German with confidence.

What Will You Learn in German A1?

Our German A1 course covers the fundamental language skills required at beginner level, including:

1. German Alphabet & Pronunciation

• German alphabet and basic sounds
• German pronunciation rules
• Vowels, consonants and special characters
• Umlauts: ä, ö, ü
• The German ß
• Reading and spelling simple German words

2. Introducing Yourself

• Greetings and introductions
• Saying your name, age and nationality
• Talking about where you live
• Asking and answering basic personal questions
• Formal and informal communication
• Using Sie and du

3. Numbers, Dates & Time

• Numbers and counting
• Telling the time
• Days of the week
• Months and seasons
• Dates and birthdays
• Making simple appointments

4. Family & People

• Talking about family members
• Describing people
• Basic personal information
• Relationships and occupations
• Possessive words such as mein, dein, sein and ihr

5. Everyday Vocabulary

You will develop essential vocabulary for everyday situations, including:

• Home and household
• Food and drinks
• Shopping
• Clothes
• Hobbies and free time
• School and work
• Places in the city
• Transportation
• Weather
• Daily activities

6. Basic German Grammar

The course introduces the core grammar needed to form simple and meaningful sentences.

You will learn:

• Personal pronouns
• German sentence structure
• Nouns and articles
• der, die, das
• Definite and indefinite articles
• Singular and plural
• Basic verb conjugation
• Regular and common irregular verbs
• sein and haben
• Modal verbs at beginner level
• Negation with nicht and kein
• Basic question formation
• Accusative case
• Introduction to the dative case
• Possessive articles
• Personal pronouns
• Basic prepositions

7. Speaking & Conversation

A major focus of our A1 German course is developing your ability to communicate in everyday situations.

You will practise:

• Greeting people
• Introducing yourself
• Asking and answering questions
• Ordering food and drinks
• Shopping
• Asking for directions
• Talking about your daily routine
• Making appointments
• Talking about your family
• Discussing hobbies
• Describing your surroundings
• Having simple conversations in German

8. Listening Skills

You will practise understanding simple German spoken in everyday situations, including:

• Short conversations
• Announcements
• Basic instructions
• Personal information
• Numbers and dates
• Everyday questions and answers

9. Reading Skills

The course helps you understand simple German texts such as:

• Short messages
• Emails
• Signs and notices
• Menus
• Forms
• Advertisements
• Timetables
• Simple personal texts

10. Writing Skills

You will learn how to write basic German texts, including:

• Simple sentences
• Personal information
• Short messages
• Informal emails
• Invitations
• Simple forms
• Short descriptions of people, places and activities

German A1 Course Topics

Our structured A1 syllabus includes practical topics such as:

• Hallo! – Greetings & Introductions
• Meine Familie – My Family
• Mein Alltag – My Daily Routine
• Meine Wohnung – My Home
• Essen & Trinken – Food & Drinks
• Einkaufen – Shopping
• Freizeit & Hobbys – Free Time & Hobbies
• Arbeit & Beruf – Work & Profession
• In der Stadt – Around the City
• Unterwegs – Getting Around
• Termine & Uhrzeit – Appointments & Time
• Wetter & Jahreszeiten – Weather & Seasons
• Reisen – Travel
• Gesundheit – Health & Basic Situations

German A1 Exam Preparation

The course can also help learners prepare for A1-level German language examinations, with practice in the four key areas:

Lesen – Reading
Hören – Listening
Schreiben – Writing
Sprechen – Speaking

Students can practise common question formats, everyday vocabulary, basic communication and exam-oriented tasks.

Who Is This Course For?

The German A1 course is suitable for:

• Complete beginners with no prior knowledge of German
• Students planning to study in Germany
• Professionals preparing for opportunities in Germany
• Individuals planning to relocate to a German-speaking country
• Learners preparing for an A1 German examination
• People preparing for family reunification requirements
• Travellers who want to communicate in basic German
• Anyone who wants to learn German from the beginning

What Can You Do After Completing A1?

After completing the A1 level, you should be able to:

• Understand and use basic German expressions
• Introduce yourself and others
• Ask and answer simple questions
• Talk about familiar people, places and activities
• Communicate in common everyday situations
• Understand simple written information
• Write short and simple messages
• Build a foundation for progressing to German A2

Why Learn German A1 with Edexo?

Live Online Classes

Learn from experienced trainers through interactive online classes from the comfort of your home.

Practical Learning

Our lessons focus on using German in realistic everyday situations rather than learning grammar in isolation.

Speaking Practice

Regular interaction and conversation activities help you become more comfortable speaking German.

Structured Curriculum

Follow a clear learning path covering vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Beginner-Friendly Teaching

The course is designed to make German easier to understand, even if you are starting from zero.

Exam-Oriented Support

Get practice and guidance for A1-level German examination formats alongside your language learning.

Start your German A1 journey with Edexo and take the first step towards A2, B1, B2 and beyond.