German For Beginners – Level A1

Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) :  Ideal German language course for preparing for travel or work commitments, you will learn the basics of the language, such as basic greetings and numbering. Grammatical elements are also introduced as you start to learn basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. No prior knowledge of the language is required. (online classes available)

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Learning Outcomes

Level A1 – Can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences, which relate to the satisfying of concrete needs. Can introduce him/herself and others as well as ask others about themselves – e.g. where they live, who they know and what they own – and can respond to questions of this nature. Can communicate in a simple manner if the person they are speaking to speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• introduce yourself personally and professionally, and ask about the names and professions of others
• count to 1,000,000
• spell in German
• form simple questions and answers using interrogatives, verb conjugations and nouns with articles
• engage in simple conversations
• have a simple grasp of grammatical structure.

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Course Content – Level A1

• Greetings (welcome and farewell)
• The German alphabet
• Pronunciation of letters – in particular the Umlauts ä, ö, ü
• Introducing yourself and others
• Vocabulary for word fields such as family, work, languages, colours, country names
• Numbers from 1 – 1,000,000
• Constructing questions by using interrogatives
• Introduction to regular verb and basic irregular verb conjugations
• Articles – definite, indefinite, possessive and negative
• Nouns – singular and plural
• Introduction to grammatical cases (declension)

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Intended audience

• Suitable for beginner A1 level students.

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Prerequisites

• None

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Delivery style

• Delivered as a series of interactive sessions where active participation is encouraged. Each session is conducted in a friendly and relaxed classroom environment.

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Prescribed text

• Menschen A1 Kursbuch & Online Materials by Wortberg (Max Hueber Verlag), ISBN 9783192119019
• Menschen A1 Arbeitsbuch & Audio CDs by Glas-Peters et al. (Max Hueber Verlag), ISBN 9783191119010
• Based on Units 1-5 of the prescribed text. The text is used for activities and forms the basis for consolidation and practice.

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German Language Reading Material 

• How to Download OUP German Language Book Download
• German words and phrases
• German Language Books
• Portal: Learning German

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