Duration of the online course: 10 hours and 34 minutes
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German A1 is designed for absolute beginners who want to go from knowing nothing to handling real everyday interactions with confidence. If you have ever felt stuck at the start, this course helps you build a solid base step by step, so you can understand the sound of the language, respond naturally, and begin forming your own sentences without fear of making mistakes.
From the first lessons, you will focus on practical communication: greeting people politely, introducing yourself, and managing simple small talk. You will train your ear for German pronunciation, including letters and sounds that often confuse new learners, and you will get comfortable spelling and recognizing words. This early focus makes it easier to speak clearly and understand others, especially in common situations like meeting new people, sharing basic information, or asking simple questions.
As you progress, you will start using verbs in the present tense and learn how to turn statements into questions. This is a key milestone for beginners because it unlocks independence: you can ask for clarification, learn about someone else, and keep a conversation going. Short quizzes and practice-style activities help you confirm what you have understood and reveal what to review, so your learning feels structured and rewarding.
The course also strengthens your vocabulary for daily life, including useful phrases and topics you are likely to meet early on, such as numbers, rooms at home, household items, pets, and polite ways to say thank you or goodbye in different situations. By combining vocabulary with simple grammar patterns like Das ist and Das sind, you will learn to describe what you see around you and communicate with more accuracy.
Whether you are learning for travel, work opportunities, study plans, or personal growth, this free online German A1 course gives you a reliable foundation and a clear path to continue. Study at your own pace, repeat lessons as needed, and gradually turn beginner knowledge into everyday speaking skills.
Video class: Learn 15 German Words for ABSOLUTE Beginners - A1 [with Jenny]
06m
Exercise: What is the correct pronunciation of the German word 'vielleicht', which means 'maybe'?
Video class: Learn How to Introduce Yourself in GERMAN - A1 [with Jenny]
07m
Exercise: What is a formal way to greet someone in German during the day?
Video class: QUIZ for Absolute Beginners - Your First German Small Talk (with Jenny)
05m
Exercise: How do you say 'What's your name?' in German informally?
Video class: Learn the ABC in German - A1 [with Jenny]
09m
Exercise: What is the name of the special character in the German language that looks like a 'B', but is pronounced like an 'ss'?
Video class: Learn the German 'r' - A1 [with Jenny]
08m
Video class: Learn Regular Verbs in the Present Tense in German - A1 [with Jenny]
07m
Exercise: What is the German infinitive for the verb 'to make'?
Video class: Learn How to Ask Questions with Regular Verbs in German - A1 [with Jenny]
04m
Exercise: How do you form questions in German with the verb 'lernen'?
Video class: Learn 15 Useful Phrases for ABSOLUTE Beginners in German - A1 [with Jenny]
04m
Video class: Easy German Dialogues with Jenny
05m
Video class: Learn How to Talk About Your Profession in German - A1 [with Jenny]
07m
Video class: MAJOR Announcement Brand-New FREE Trials at lingoni.com
06m
Exercise: What is required to start a free trial on Lingoni's new website?
Video class: How to Say "Thank you" in German - A1 [with Jenny]
03m
Exercise: What is the more formal way to say 'I thank you' in German?
Video class: Learn Beginner Phrases in German - Das ist/Das sind - A1 [with Jenny]
07m
Exercise: How to say 'The table is round' in German?
Video class: Learn German Stem-Changing Verbs - A1 [with Jenny]
15m
Video class: Let's talk about dogs in German - German vocabulary for beginners - A1 [with Jenny]
01m
Video class: Learn household appliances in German - A1 [with Jacqueline]
09m
Video class: Learn numbers from 1-20 in German - A1 [with Jacqueline]
09m
Video class: Learn the Rooms in a House - German Vocab - A1 [with Jacqueline]
05m
Video class: Learn 25 Ways to Say Goodbye in German - A1 [with Jenny]
03m
Video class: Learn How to Pronounce the Letter "V" in German - A1 [with Jacqueline]
12m
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