German A1

G A1

Your Gateway to German Language Proficiency

The course helps students get better at reading, writing, and speaking in German.

At the end of this course, you will be able to carry out your basic daily conversations in German using simple words. Students can understand and use simple everyday situations. Students have the ability to present themselves and their peers. And they are able to respond to others’ questions.

Students who complete this course can take the Goethe Zertifikat A1 Exam and obtain a certification.

What Will I Learn From the German A1 Level Course?

  • German alphabet and its pronunciation
  • Basic Greetings
  • Numbers and time
  • Everyday vocabulary and simple phrases
  • Develop proper communication skills to start and sustain a conversation in German for at least 3 minutes
  • Sharpen their reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills
  • It helps the students understand the specialities of German culture

What are the requirements for the A1 level?

There is no need for prior knowledge of German. A good command of English will make the study process easier.

What is the difficulty level of the German A1 level?

People often view A1 as easier compared to higher proficiency levels. While English speakers do gain some advantages due to linguistic resemblances, they also encounter certain difficulties. During the course, you will do interactive exercises, listen to comprehension tasks, practice dialogues, and improve your language skills.

Course Duration

  • It takes around 90 hours to complete this course
  • Training at the overall level requires 75 hours
  • Allocate 15 hours to study and practise for the exam

Learning objectives

Reading:
  • Understanding the fundamentals of reading
  • comprehending brief and straightforward texts and conversations
Writing:
  • Discussing fundamental subjects like career, pastime, daily activities, and holidays
  • Being able to compose both casual and formal emails and letters with ease
Speaking:
  • Introducing oneself and others met in daily situations
  • Having the ability to pose and respond to inquiries
  • Understanding the fundamentals of describing images
Listening:
  • Understanding the basic conversations and reports
  • Improving and nurturing the ability to listen and recognise known words

Evaluation of the Course

Students will be evaluated on a weekly basis and receive feedback in class. They will also do memory exercises to improve vocabulary and have regular tests for reviewing and revising.

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