A1 German: Your First Steps
Welcome to A1 German! This comprehensive course is designed for absolute beginners and will guide you through all the essential grammar and vocabulary needed to achieve the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). You will learn to introduce yourself, talk about your family and hobbies, order food, go shopping, and handle simple, everyday conversations. The course starts with a brief introduction to set expectations and concludes with a final test to showcase everything you've learned. By the end, you'll have a solid foundation for your German language journey.
Decks in this Course
18 items
A1 German: Course Introduction
A short introductory deck that outlines the structure of the A1 German course, explains the learning goals, and offers tips for success.
German Pronunciation: The Alphabet and Key Sounds
Learn the German alphabet and the correct pronunciation of all letters, including vowels, consonants, umlauts (ä, ö, ü), and the Eszett (ß).
German Greetings and Basic Introductions
Learn essential German greetings, goodbyes, and introductions. This deck covers formal and informal situations, how to state your name, origin, and residence, and introduces the present tense of the verbs 'sein' (to be) and 'haben' (to have).
German Numbers, Time, and Dates
Learn to count from zero to one million, tell the time in both official and informal formats, and name the days of the week, months, and seasons in German.
German Grammar: Noun Gender and Cases
Understand the concept of grammatical gender (der, die, das) for German nouns. Learn the definite and indefinite articles in the Nominative (subject) and Accusative (direct object) cases.
German Grammar: Sentence Structure and Regular Verbs
Master the present tense conjugation of regular German verbs. Learn fundamental sentence structure, including statements (verb in second position), Yes/No questions (verb in first position), and W-Questions (e.g., Wer, Was, Wo).
Talking About Family and People in German
Learn the essential German vocabulary for family members and describing people. This deck introduces possessive determiners like 'my', 'your', and 'his', and teaches you how to use them correctly in both the nominative and accusative cases.
Essential Irregular German Verbs
Learn the present tense conjugations for common and important irregular verbs, such as 'sprechen' (to speak), 'essen' (to eat), 'nehmen' (to take), and 'fahren' (to drive/go).
German Daily Routines and Hobbies
Learn vocabulary for daily activities and hobbies. This deck introduces separable prefix verbs (e.g., 'aufstehen' - to get up, 'einkaufen' - to shop) and their specific word order in sentences.
German Grammar: Using Modal Verbs
Learn the meaning, conjugation, and use of the A1 modal verbs: können (can), müssen (must), wollen (want to), möchten (would like to), dürfen (may), and sollen (should).
Ordering Food and Drink in German
Learn essential vocabulary for food, drinks, and meals. Practice key phrases for ordering in a restaurant or café, asking for the bill, and paying.
Shopping for Clothes in German
Learn essential German vocabulary and phrases for shopping for clothes. This deck covers shops, clothing items, colours, and how to ask for things, sizes, and prices using the Accusative case.
German Grammar: Introduction to the Dative Case
An introduction to the Dative case. Learn the Dative personal pronouns (mir, dir, ihm, etc.) and use them with key Dative prepositions (e.g., mit, nach, aus, von, zu) and verbs (e.g., helfen, danken).
Places and Transport in a German City
Learn vocabulary for places in a city and public transport. Practice asking for and giving simple directions, and use two-way prepositions (in, an, auf) with the Dative case to describe locations.
Describing Your Home in German
Learn vocabulary for different types of housing, rooms within a home, and common pieces of furniture.
Health and Seeing a Doctor in German
Learn vocabulary for parts of the body and common ailments. Practice phrases to describe symptoms and make a doctor's appointment.
German Grammar: Giving Commands and Connecting Ideas
Learn how to give commands in German using the Imperative mood for informal (du, ihr) and formal (Sie) situations. This deck also teaches you how to connect sentences using the essential coordinating conjunctions 'und' (and), 'aber' (but), 'oder' (or), and 'denn' (because).
A1 German Showcase: Final Test
A comprehensive test covering the key vocabulary and grammar from the entire A1 German course. This deck assesses proficiency across all topics, from introductions and numbers to cases and conjunctions.
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