Learn German For Beginners – A1.1 Full Course With Speaking

Master the Basics of German – Speak, Read & Write with Confidence

What you'll learn

Master basic German greetings and personal introductions, including how to ask and answer questions about name, age, and nationality.

Conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the present tense and use them in simple sentences.

Understand and use German negation (using nicht and kein) in basic statements and questions.

Learn to describe everyday objects, places, and family members, using basic adjectives and vocabulary.

Develop the ability to ask for directions, make appointments, and order food in a variety of practical real-life scenarios.

Requirements

This course is designed for complete beginners, so there are no prerequisites required!

Have basic knowledge of English, as course instructions and materials may be in English (this is especially for beginners).

Have access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection to access course materials and participate in exercises.

Are motivated and ready to learn the basics of the German language, even if you're starting from scratch!

No prior experience with German is needed – this course is the perfect starting point for your language journey!

Description

A1.1 German course is designed for complete beginners and provides a solid foundation in the language. You will start with the German alphabet, pronunciation, and basic greetings, allowing you to introduce yourself and engage in simple conversations.Next, you will learn essential grammar concepts, including personal pronouns, present tense verb conjugations, negation with nicht and kein, and the use of definite and indefinite articles (der, die, das, ein, eine).The course also focuses on building practical vocabulary, covering topics such as everyday objects, family, adjectives, food, and common places. You will practice forming simple sentences, asking and answering questions, and using prepositions of place for describing locations.In the speaking and listening sections, you will engage in real-life scenarios such as introducing yourself, ordering food, asking for directions, and making appointments. You will also practice pronunciation and listening comprehension through slow, clear conversations.Additionally, you will explore German culture, traditions, and holidays, gaining insights into daily life in Germany and other German-speaking countries.Finally, you will develop reading and writing skills, including reading short texts and writing simple emails, messages, and postcards.By the end of the course, you will feel confident using basic German in everyday situations and be prepared for further language learning.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Alphabet in German

Lecture 2 Phonetics in German

Lecture 3 Basic Greetings and Introductions 1

Lecture 4 Basic Greetings and Introductions 2

Lecture 5 Colors in German

Lecture 6 Numbers in German

Lecture 7 Months in German

Lecture 8 Weekdays in German

Section 2: 2. Essential Grammar Foundations

Lecture 9 Personal Pronouns: with simple present-tense conjugations.

Lecture 10 Present Tense Regular/Irregular Verbs: Conjugating common verbs.

Lecture 11 Negation: Using "nicht" and "kein" to form simple negations

Lecture 12 Definite and Indefinite Articles: Introduction to articles

Section 3: 3. Practical Vocabulary Building

Lecture 13 Everyday Objects and Places: Vocabulary for items in daily life

Lecture 14 Family and Physical Descriptions: Terms for family members and adjectives

Lecture 15 Common Adjectives and Opposites: Introducing adjectives for simple descriptions

Lecture 16 Basic Food and Drink Items: Vocabulary for common foods and drinks

Section 4: 4. Simple Sentences and Questions

Lecture 17 Forming Simple Sentences: Subject-verb-object structure and basic declarations

Lecture 18 Akkusativ

Lecture 19 Using "wer," "was," "wo," and "wie" to ask who, what, where, and how

Lecture 20 Basic prepositions (e.g., in, auf, neben) and using them in simple sentences

Section 5: 5. Practical Conversations

Lecture 21 Introducing Yourself and Others: Talking about personal information

Lecture 22 Asking for and Giving Directions: Key phrases for navigation

Lecture 23 Making Appointments: Basic dialogues for setting dates and times

Lecture 24 Ordering Food in a Restaurant: Phrases for ordering, asking for the bill

Section 6: 6. Cultural Insights

Lecture 25 German Customs and Traditions: Insights into greetings, formalities

Lecture 26 Festivals and Public Holidays: Overview of major German holidays

Lecture 27 German-Speaking Countries: Introduction to Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Section 7: 7. Listening and Speaking Practice

Lecture 28 7.1

Lecture 29 7.2

Lecture 30 7.3

Section 8: 8. Reading and Writing Practice

Lecture 31 8.1

Lecture 32 8.2

A1.1 course is designed for absolute beginners who want to start learning German from scratch.,Students & Professionals – Anyone looking to study or work in a German-speaking countr,Travelers – Those planning to visit Germany, Austria, or Switzerland and want to communicate in basic German.,Expatriates & New Residents – Individuals moving to a German-speaking country and needing essential language skills for daily life.,Language Enthusiasts – Anyone interested in learning a new language for personal growth or fun.