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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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