A lone hiker stands at a fork in a winding mountain trail in the Bavarian Alps, gazing thoughtfully at a detailed map. The scene is bathed in the warm light of late afternoon, with majestic peaks towering in the background, conveying a sense of potential, decision, and the journey ahead.
CoursePublicCreated 13/07/2026

German A1: First Steps

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German from absolute zero to your first real conversations. This is the complete A1 path, all in one place.

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German from absolute zero. This is your first step to actually speaking the language, focusing only on what you need for your first conversations. You'll learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, ask basic questions, and handle it when you don't understand. No grammar tables, no writing practice – just the spoken essentials. This course covers the first part of the A1 CEFR level, building a solid foundation for everything that comes next.

A dramatic close-up photograph of a majestic, weathered bronze church bell, intricately sculpted, bathed in warm, golden afternoon light. It hangs within a historic German bell tower, with a blurred, picturesque German village nestled in a valley visible through an archway in the background, conveying a sense of clear, resonant sound.

Master German Pronunciation

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A warm, close-up photograph captures a multi-generational German family – a child, a young woman, and an older man – smiling and sharing a happy moment over an open, old-fashioned book at a rustic wooden table in a sunlit Bavarian cafe, with hints of traditional architecture softly blurred in the background.

A1 Vocabulary Builder: German

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A vibrant photograph of two people, one dressed casually and the other more formally, warmly greeting each other with eye contact and a slight smile on a bustling street in a German city during golden hour, with soft, inviting sunlight.

Learn Essential German Social Phrases

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A warm, candid photograph of two people smiling and interacting at a bustling German outdoor market, with one person handing a freshly baked pretzel or a flower to another, implying a friendly exchange. Traditional German architecture and market stalls are softly blurred in the background, capturing an authentic, everyday scene in a 3:2 landscape frame.

Use German Pronouns and Polite Address

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A majestic, ancient oak tree with gnarled, visible roots, standing strong and solitary in a sun-dappled, slightly misty Black Forest. The scene evokes a sense of deep history and fundamental presence, captured in a dramatic wide-angle photograph.

Use the Verbs 'sein' and 'haben'

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A dramatic, low-angle photograph captures a symphony orchestra conductor mid-performance, their hands raised with intense focus, bathed in the warm glow of stage lights. The powerful gesture of the conductor symbolizes the role of modal verbs in directing the main verb to its final, crucial position at the end of a German sentence.

Build Simple German Statements and Questions

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A close-up, dramatic photograph of a baker's hands meticulously decorating a traditional German Black Forest cake with intricate patterns, emphasizing precision and craftsmanship. The scene is set in a warm, inviting German bakery, bathed in soft, natural light.

Form Regular German Verbs in the Present Tense

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A dramatic, well-lit close-up photograph of a steaming cup of coffee, a sleeping cat, and an open antique book, each distinctly placed on a rustic wooden table. The background is a softly blurred, warm interior of a traditional German home, emphasizing the unique character and individual beauty of each item.

Understand German Nouns and Articles

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A dramatic close-up photograph of a person in a lively German cafe, mid-conversation, making a firm, decisive 'no' gesture with their hand, their expression conveying clear disagreement or correction. The background is softly blurred, focusing attention on the expressive gesture and face, composed for a 3:2 landscape frame.

Use Negation and Correction in German

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A candid, wide-angle photograph of a young person standing in a charming German Altstadt market square, looking at a folded map or smartphone with an expression of thoughtful navigation. Traditional half-timbered buildings and a historic fountain fill the vibrant background under warm, natural daylight, conveying a sense of exploration and discovery.

Ask Information Questions in German

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A vivid, close-up photograph of a baker's hands arranging freshly baked pretzels and Brot at a bustling traditional German market stall. The scene is rich with authentic details, warm natural light, and the subtle presence of numbers on small price tags, conveying the lively commerce.

Say and Recognise German Numbers

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A vibrant, candid photograph of a diverse group of friends laughing and sharing stories around a wooden table in a traditional German beer garden, with steins and food on the table, under warm evening light. The scene captures lively social interaction and community connection in a 3:2 landscape.

Introduce Yourself in German

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A person with a slightly puzzled expression, holding a map or phone, looking around a bustling German train station concourse, as if seeking information or help. This is a vivid, high-detail photograph with natural lighting, composed for a 3:2 landscape frame.

Use German Phrases to Handle Misunderstanding

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