German Taster Lesson | Beginners
A one-off German sample lesson for complete beginners covering greetings, introductions and basic personal information.
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
This introductory session gives learners who have not studied German before an opportunity to try a beginner-level lesson. Activities focus on greeting people, introducing oneself and another person, and exchanging basic personal details. The lesson also covers questions and answers about names, nationalities, professions, ages, phone numbers and dates of birth.
What you'll learn
- Use basic German greetings
- Introduce yourself and another person
- Ask for and provide basic personal details
Is this course right for you?
The session is designed for students with no previous experience of German. It suits learners looking for a short introduction to the language through structured practice with everyday introductions and personal information.
- Intended for complete beginners
- Focuses on basic spoken exchanges
Where this course runs
International House London
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2 classes
Selected date
Tue 8 Dec 2026
17:30 – 18:15 • 1 day
£10
Haycraft House, Holborn
German team
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8 Dec 2026 Tuesday | 17:30 - 18:15 | Taster class1 day | GermanTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £10.00 | Book now |
10 Dec 2026 Thursday | 17:30 - 18:15 | Taster class1 day | GermanTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £10.00 |
Thu 10 Dec, 17:30 - 18:15
1 day1 dayThu 17:30£10GermanTeacherHaycraft House
