Languages
German beginners: an introduction
A spoken-interaction course introducing complete beginners to basic German for everyday situations at Beginner (A1) level.
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What Beginner (A1) German means
At A1 German, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
Ich heiße Anna. Ich wohne in London.
My name is Anna. I live in London.
Order in a café
Ich hätte gern einen Kaffee, bitte.
I would like a coffee, please.
Ask for directions
Entschuldigung, wo ist der Bahnhof?
Excuse me, where is the station?
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course introduces German through everyday topics including greetings, introductions, personal details, numbers, occupations, nationalities, languages and places in towns and cities. Learners also examine basic grammatical concepts such as gender, personal pronouns and verb endings. Teaching uses spoken communication alongside pair and group work, role plays, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Homework is recommended to reinforce work covered in class.
What you'll learn
- Use numbers and the German alphabet
- Greet people and introduce yourself
- Give basic personal information such as an address and age
- Talk about nationalities and languages
- Identify places in a town or city
- Recognise basic grammatical features including genders, personal pronouns and verb endings
Is this course right for you?
The course is designed for complete beginners with no previous German experience. Learners should expect to take part in spoken interaction, pair and group activities, role plays and games, with homework recommended for consolidation.
- Suitable for complete beginners
- Includes collaborative spoken activities and role plays
- Homework is recommended between classes
Before you go
- The Willkommen beginners coursebook is required, along with the linked Activity Book for additional practice and review.
- An optional coursepack is available, containing the coursebook, CD and DVD set, and a Support Book with exercise answers and audio transcripts.