German A1 course
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A13 months · 8–10 hrs/week

Starter: German A1

Begin your German journey — from zero to everyday conversations.

3 months Goethe-Zertifikat A1 / ÖSD A1

CEFR Level Description

"Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases."

Certification
Goethe-Zertifikat A1 / ÖSD A1
by Goethe-Institut / ÖSD

Who Is This For?

  • Complete beginners with zero German knowledge
  • Students planning Ausbildung or study abroad
  • Professionals starting a Germany career journey
  • Anyone who wants to learn German from scratch

What You'll Learn

Listening & Speaking

  • German alphabet and pronunciation
  • Greetings and farewells
  • Introducing yourself and family
  • Numbers, dates, and time

Reading & Writing

  • Basic sentence structures
  • Simple personal messages
  • Understanding short texts
  • Filling simple forms

Grammar Foundations

  • Nouns and articles (der, die, das)
  • Present tense conjugation
  • Personal pronouns
  • Basic questions (W-Fragen)

What You'll Achieve

Introduce yourself and others confidently
Handle simple shopping and travel interactions
Understand and use A1 vocabulary (700+ words)
Sit for and pass the Goethe A1 exam
Progress confidently to A2 level

Course Syllabus

Week 1–2
Hello Germany!
GreetingsAlphabetNumbers 1–100
Week 3–4
About Me
FamilyJobsCountries & nationalities
Week 5–6
Daily Routine
Time expressionsVerbs haben & seinDays of the week
Week 7–8
Food & Shopping
Food vocabularyAsking pricesSimple orders
Week 9–10
Getting Around
DirectionsTransportAsking for help
Week 11–12
Exam Preparation
Mock testsListening drillsWriting practice

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any prior German knowledge?

No — A1 Starter is designed for absolute beginners. Classes begin from the German alphabet.

How are the classes delivered?

Live online classes via Zoom/Meet, recorded for replay. You also get access to the LumeaApp AI speaking lab for extra practice.

Can I take the Goethe A1 exam through Lumea?

We prepare you fully for the Goethe A1 exam. Exam registration is done directly with the Goethe-Institut or our partner centres.

What happens after A1?

You move seamlessly to A2 Survival. Many students continue to B1 for Ausbildung applications.

Ready to Start A1?

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