German – Beginners Stage 1

About this course

This course develops foundational German for everyday situations, including introductions, personal information, ordering food and drinks, and using numbers, colours and common phrases. It introduces sentence structure, negative forms, formal and informal language, the alphabet and basic pronunciation. Teaching combines interactive lessons with listening exercises, reading comprehension, conversation practice, group work and audio-visual resources. German food, drink and customs are also explored. Progress is reviewed through classroom observation and activities rather than an exam, with homework set after each session.

What you'll learn

• Use basic German vocabulary for greetings, personal information, numbers, colours, food and drink
• Construct simple sentences using essential German grammar and negative forms
• Apply basic German pronunciation rules in spoken language
• Read and write the German alphabet
• Use everyday phrases and distinguish between formal and informal language where appropriate

Is this course right for you?

This course is designed for adults aged 19 or over who have no previous knowledge of German. Learners should expect to take part in listening, reading, conversation and group activities, complete homework between sessions and attend regularly where possible.

• No previous German knowledge is required
• The course is not assessed through an exam
• Progress is monitored through classroom observation and activities
• The next stage is Beginners Stage 2

Before you go

• Bring a pen and paper or an electronic device to the first class
• Homework is set after each session
• Regular attendance is advisable