Language foundation

German A1 — Goethe-Zertifikat A1 Preparation

This course is built for absolute beginners in German, with no prior knowledge assumed, and is aligned directly to the Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 exam format. Over eight weeks it covers the German alphabet and pronunciation, greetings and numbers, and the basic question-and-answer patterns that make up most of the A1 exam. Each of the four modules mirrors a real exam skill — Hören (listening), Lesen und Schreiben (reading and writing), grammar in context, and a dedicated exam-preparation module that walks through the actual Goethe format so nothing about test day is a surprise. This level matters beyond the exam itself: A1 German is frequently the first formal proof of language ability requested in family-reunification and early settlement processes in Germany, so the course is written with that real-world use in mind, not just exam technique in isolation.

Course learning contract

Who this course is for: Learners preparing for Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 through practice aligned with the published course modules in German.
What you need before starting: Working knowledge at or near A1. The diagnostic checkpoint confirms whether the course is a suitable starting point.
What you will work on: The published modules define the course scope. You will work on:

Hören & Sprechen (A1)

Lesen & Schreiben (A1)

Grammatik im Kontext

Prüfungsvorbereitung
Pace and effort: Self-paced over an estimated 8 weeks. No fixed weekly study hours or live-teaching commitment is stated.
How completion works: Complete every lesson and pass every required checkpoint. Course completion does not issue a certificate or credential.

Course modules

Hören & Sprechen (A1)

Alltagsdeutsch verstehen
Aussprache und Betonung

Lesen & Schreiben (A1)

Kurze Texte lesen
Einfache Texte schreiben

Grammatik im Kontext

Kernstrukturen dieser Stufe
Wortschatz dieser Stufe

Prüfungsvorbereitung

Prüfungsformat kennenlernen
Vollständiger Übungstest

Assessment checkpoints

Diagnostic check — confirm entry-level readiness before starting
Mid-course checkpoint — skills covered so far, identify weak areas
Readiness milestone — mock assessment against the target level/format

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prior German to start?

No — this is a true beginner course, starting from the alphabet.

Does this course match the real Goethe-Zertifikat A1 exam format?

Yes — the final module is a full walkthrough of the real exam format across all four skills.

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Price

Estimated duration: 8 weeks