Level A1 - Beginners in German

A1 level program – German language

Level A1 is the first step towards learning and practical use of the German language. This program is dedicated to beginners and aims to build a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and communication.

During the course you will develop the four main language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will learn to communicate in common situations, understand everyday expressions and give simple information about yourself, your family, work and activities.

At level A1 you will learn:

• Greet, introduce yourself and introduce other people.
• Provide basic information about name, age, residence, occupation and nationality.
• To ask and answer about personal data.
• Communicate in common situations of everyday life.
• Talk about family, profession, school and workplace.
• Name objects in the classroom, office and home.
• Talk about food, drink, clothing and activities during the holidays.
• Describe your routine from morning to evening.
• Talk about the weather and the seasons.
• Show the time, date, days of the week and months.
• Talk about simple events in the present and past.
• Schedule, change or cancel an appointment.
• Book an appointment with a doctor or another institution.
• Describe body parts and common health concerns.
• Ask for and give directions for orientation in the city.
• Understand basic information about roads, addresses and public transport.
• Talk about means of transport and travel.
• Explain the reason for a delay or absence.
• Describe the house, apartment, rooms and furniture.
• Talk about free time, hobbies and weekend activities.
• Tell about your vacations and experiences.
• To place an order in a restaurant, cafe or shop.
• Ask about prices and understand information while shopping.
• Write messages, emails and short letters.
• Fill out forms with personal data.
• Improve the pronunciation and accentuation of words in the German language.
• Conduct short conversations with more confidence and confidence.

A1 level grammar

1. Nodes and names

• Prominent nodes der, die, das.
• Inconspicuous nodes ein, ein.
• Temporal nodes keine, keine.
• Genders of nouns: masculine, feminine and neuter.
• Capitalization of names.
• Forming and using the plural.
• The basic use of nouns in Nominative, Accusative AND Dative.
• Proprietary nodes mein, dein, sein, ihr, unser, euer AND Ihr.

2. Pronouns

• Personal pronouns: ich, du, er, sie, es, wir, ihr, sie, Sie.
• Personal pronouns in Accusative AND Dative.
• Possessive pronouns in basic use.
• Indefinite pronouns etwas, nichts, jemand AND niemand.
• Basic use of demonstrative words day- AND welch-.
• The difference between the informal form du and formal form Sie.

3. Verbs and verb tenses

• Choosing regular and irregular verbs in Präsens.
• The use of verbs sein AND eat.
• Verbs with vowel changes.
• Separable and inseparable verbs.
• Modal verbs können, müssen, wollen, dürfen, sollen AND möchten.
• Building sentences in the present tense.
• Entering the past tense excellent.
• The formation of Participle II.
• The use of auxiliary verbs eat AND sein in Perfect.
• The use of forms war AND Hatta in simple situations.
• Formation of questions and denials.
• Use of the imperative in common situations.

4. Sentence structure

• Word order in the main sentence.
• The position of the selected verb in the sentence.
• Structure: subject, verb and object.
• Interrogative sentences with wie, wo, wohin, woher, was, wann, warum, wer AND wie viel.
• Questions that are answered with Here OR us.
• Denial with nicht AND keine.
• Linking sentences with und, oder, aber AND denn.
• The position of separable verbs in sentences.
• Word order with modal verbs.
• The position of auxiliary verbs and participles in the Perfect tense.
• Expression of time, manner and place in sentences.

5. Occasions

• The basic use of the case Nominative.
• Use of case Accusative for the right opponent.
• Introduction to the case Dative for the oblique adversary.
• Change of knots according to race.
• Changing personal pronouns to Accusative and Dative.
• The most common verbs that require the Accusative or Dative.
• The basic use of adjectives in the Nominative and Accusative.

6. Adjectives

• Adjectives for describing persons, objects and places.
• The use of adjectives after verbs sein, werden AND bleiben.
• Introduction to adjective declension.
• Grading of adjectives.
• Comparative and superlative in simple examples.
• Using adjectives to compare people and objects.

7. Numbers, clock and time

• Basic and ordinal numbers.
• Phone numbers, prices and addresses.
• Telling the time formally and informally.
• Days of the week and parts of the day.
• Months and seasons.
• Writing and pronouncing dates.
• The use of time expressions.
• The frequency of actions with immer, oft, manchmal, selten AND we.
• The use of am, um, im, von… bis AND ab.

8. Prepositions

• Accusative Prepositions: durch, für, gegen, ohne AND um.
• Prepositions with Dative: aus, bei, mit, nach, von, seit AND zu.
• Prepositions used for place and direction.
• Introduction to two-way prepositions: an, auf, hinter, in, neben, über, unter, vor AND zwischen.
• The basic difference between questions What? AND What?
• The use of prepositions during orientation in the city.
• Use of prepositions with means of transport and travel.

Vocabulary and learning topics

Greeting and introduction

• Formal and informal greetings.
• Personal presentation.
• Countries, languages ​​and nationalities.
• Questions and answers about personal data.

Profession and family

• Family members.
• Civil status.
• Professions and jobs.
• Description of persons and family relationships.

In the city

• Public buildings and institutions.
• Shops, restaurants, banks and stations.
• Asking for and giving directions.
• Orientation and map use.

From morning to evening

• Activities and daily routine.
• Time and parts of the day.
• Separable verbs.
• Description of a typical day.

Food and drinks

• Food, drinks and snacks.
• Shopping at the supermarket.
• Orders in restaurants and cafes.
• Expression of preferences.
• Prices, quantities and packaging.

Yesterday and today

• Description of past events.
• Basic use of the Perfect tense.
• Weekend activities.
• Comparison between past and present.

Travel and transportation

• Means of transport.
• Tickets, timetables and stations.
• Departure and arrival questions.
• Problems and delays during travel.
• Explaining the reason for a delay.

The things we need

• Personal objects and everyday items.
• Colors, materials and sizes.
• Purchases and inquiries about products.
• Expression of needs and desires.

Work, problems and deadlines

• Activities at work.
• Setting and changing appointments.
• Telephone communication.
• Explaining simple problems.
• Short messages and notifications.

Leisure and health

• Hobbies and sports activities.
• Weekend plans.
• Body parts.
• Basic pains and symptoms.
• Visit to the doctor.
• Simple tips for health.

residential

• Types of housing.
• Rooms, furniture and household appliances.
• Description of the house or apartment.
• Searching and renting an apartment.
• Description of the neighborhood and location.

A weekend in Berlin

• Planning a trip.
• Hotel reservation.
• Visiting touristic places.
• Search for information.
• Description of a weekend or holiday.
• Basic knowledge of culture and life in German-speaking countries.

Speaking and communication

During the course you will practice:

• Short dialogues and situations of everyday life.
• Personal presentation to the group.
• Conversation in shop, restaurant, hotel and station.
• Communication on the phone.
• Appointment of terms.
• Asking and giving instructions.
• Description of simple pictures.
• Talking about family, work, home and leisure activities.
• Telling about the weekend and holidays.
• The correct pronunciation of the characteristic sounds of the German language.
• Using words and expressions with appropriate intonation.

Writing

At level A1 you will learn to write:

• Short messages and notifications.
• Personal email.
• Invitations and responses to invitations.
• Postcard from the holidays.
• Simple descriptions of yourself and family.
• Texts for daily routine.
• Short requests and questions.
• Forms with personal data.
• Simple letters on everyday topics.
• Short texts about home, city and free time.

Reading and listening

The program includes:

• Short conversations from everyday situations.
• Notices, advertisements, signs and timetables.
• Messages, emails and postcards.
• Dialogues in the shop, restaurant, at the doctor and at the station.
• Exercises for identifying key information.
• Hear numbers, time, date and prices.
• Short texts about family, work, housing and travel.
• Exercises for understanding words through context.

Preparation for international exams

The professor Arijeta prepares students professionally for international German language exams:

• Goethe-Zertifikat A1
• telc Deutsch A1
• ÖSD Certificate A1

Preparation includes:

• Familiarity with the structure and requirements of each exam.
• Special exercises for reading, listening, writing and speaking.
• Exam models and simulations.
• Practical strategies for solving tasks.
• Exercises for personal presentation and communication during the speaking part.
• Correction of texts and grammatical errors.
• Improving pronunciation, fluency and confidence.
• Assessment of progress and individual guidance for improvement.

What can you expect from the course?

• Professional training, dynamic and easy to understand.
• Modern and interactive methodology for learning the German language.
• Clear grammar explanations with practical examples.
• Exercises for each unit in the app EnglishForLife and in our system Elearn.
• Ability to track your progress and achievements.
• Detailed reporting on exercises, quizzes and tests.
• Practical guides and models for improving speaking and writing.
• Downloadable learning materials in PDF format.
• Audio exercises to improve listening and pronunciation.
• Dialogues, role-play and communication activities.
• Learn in the classroom or online through Zoom.
• Hybrid learning that combines the professor's explanations with exercises in the app.
• Structured preparation for exams Goethe, tel AND ÖSD.
• Ongoing support from qualified and experienced professors.

At the end of level A1, students are expected to understand and use common expressions, introduce themselves, ask simple questions and communicate in basic everyday life situations.

Build the foundations of the German language and start communicating confidently from level A1!