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Free online courseGerman A1

Duration of the online course: 10 hours and 34 minutes

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Kickstart your German journey with lingoni's free online A1 course. Master basics from greetings to complex grammar, all designed for beginners ready to dive in.

In this free course, learn about

  • Basic Vocabulary and Introductions
  • Alphabet and Pronunciation Basics
  • Questions, Phrases and Simple Dialogues
  • Professions and Course Information
  • Basic Sentences and Stem-Changing Verbs
  • Household and Numbers
  • Greetings and Pronouncing V and Z
  • App Introduction and Body Parts
  • Essential Verbs: Haben, Sein, Essen
  • More Pronunciation and Masculine Articles
  • Neuter Articles and Colors
  • Nominative and Beginning Accusative
  • Accusative Deep Dive and Expressions
  • Accusative Review and Survival Phrases
  • Seasonal Vocabulary and Polite Responses
  • Pronunciation Practice and Numbers Review
  • Special Regular Verbs and Dative Introduction
  • Dative Pronouns, Expressions and Possessives
  • Dative Prepositions, Verbs and Brauchen
  • Listening Practice and Case Quiz
  • Separable Verbs and Everyday Phrases
  • Modal Verbs: müssen, können, dürfen
  • Word Order and Fruits
  • Vegetables and Winter Vocabulary
  • Listening: Winter, Daily Life and Birthdays
  • Articles Practice and Exam Preparation
  • Final Listening Practice

Course Description

The German A1 course is an immersive, comprehensive language program designed for absolute beginners. Clocking in at 22 hours, this course promises to take you from zero to hero in the basics of the German language. With an exceptional 5.0-star rating, learners can expect top-notch content and effective teaching techniques from experienced instructor Jenny and a few special guest teachers like Jacqueline and Niko. As part of the Languages category and specifically focusing on German, this course stands out for its engaging content and structured approach.

One of the highlights of this course is its interactive and varied lesson plans. From the very first lesson, "Learn 15 German Words for ABSOLUTE Beginners," with Jenny, you'll start acquiring essential vocabulary that will serve as the foundation for your language skills. Following this, you'll learn how to introduce yourself in German, make small talk, and employ useful phrases in everyday conversations. Jenny's engaging teaching style ensures that lessons are not only informative but also enjoyable.

Quizzes and interactive tasks play a critical role in reinforcing your learning. For instance, the "QUIZ for Absolute Beginners - Your First German Small Talk" comes in early to test your grasp on initial lessons. Each quiz is expertly designed to ensure retention of material while providing a fun way to gauge your progress.

The course also delves into more specific subjects, such as learning the German alphabet, pronunciation techniques, and regular verbs in the present tense. With Jenny's guidance, you'll soon be able to ask questions, construct sentences, and even engage in simple dialogues with ease. The segments on grammar, like learning the nominative and accusative cases, are broken down into manageable bites, making them less intimidating and easier to master.

In addition to basic vocabulary and grammar, the course offers special segments that enhance cultural understanding and practical usage. For example, you'll find lessons on the days of the week, household appliances, and even how to talk about your profession in German. Jacqueline also introduces important aspects like how to pronounce the letters 'V' and 'Z', giving you a well-rounded education in German phonetics.

What's more, the course prepares you for official language proficiency exams, such as Telc and Goethe, by integrating relevant vocabulary and structures. Lessons specifically aimed at exam preparation ensure that you are well-equipped to earn your certification.

As you progress, you'll tackle more complex subjects like Separable Verbs, modal verbs, and Dative Cases. These lessons aim to deepen your understanding and enable you to hold more advanced conversations. Additionally, you'll find culturally relevant content that helps you to understand and effectively utilize idiomatic expressions in German.

With the German A1 course, you’ll not only gain a strong foundation in the language but also become confident in everyday German conversations. By the end of the course, you’ll be well on your way to mastering the basics and ready for more advanced learning. This highly-rated course is your gateway to becoming proficient in German, and its structured yet flexible approach caters perfectly to absolute beginners.

Course content

  • 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
  • Video class: Learn How to Pronounce the Letter Z in German - A1 [with Jacqueline] 10m
  • Video class: Learn German with the lingoni App - Levels A1-B2 - Reading, Writing, Listening and Pronunciation 02m
  • Exercise: Which feature of the lingoni app specifically assists with improving speaking skills?
  • Video class: The Body Parts in German - A1 [with Jacqueline] 21m
  • Video class: Learn how to pronounce the German Umlaute - A1 [with Jacqueline] 13m
  • Video class: Learn the verb to have in German - A1 [with Jacqueline] 09m
  • Video class: The verb to be in German - A1 [with Jacqueline] 08m
  • Video class: The Verb to eat in German - A1 [with Jacqueline] 06m
  • Video class: Learn how to pronounce the letters ch and sch in German - Lesson for Beginners - A1 [with Jenny] 07m
  • Exercise: Which sound does the 'CH' make in German when it's preceded by the letters 'a', 'o', 'u', or 'au'?
  • Video class: Finally Master German Articles! - The Masculine Article der - A1 [with Jenny] 06m
  • Video class: Finally Master German Articles! - The Feminine Article die A1 [with Jenny] 05m
  • Video class: Finally Master German Articles! - The Neutral Article das - A1 [with Jenny] 03m
  • Video class: Learn colors in German - A1 [with Jenny] 09m
  • Video class: Learn the Nominative Case in German - Part 1: Personal Pronouns - A1 [with Jenny] 02m
  • Video class: Learn the Nominative Case in German - Part 2: Possessive Articles - A1 [with Jenny] 08m
  • Video class: Learn the Accusative Case in German - Part 1: The Direct Object - A1/A2 [with Jenny] 09m
  • Video class: Learn the Accusative Case in German - Part 2: Personal Pronouns - A1/A2 [with Jenny] 11m
  • Video class: German Accusative Prepositions - A1 [with Jenny] 05m
  • Video class: Accusative Possessive Articles in German - A1 [with Jenny] 06m
  • Video class: How to Say I am hungry! in German - A1 [with Jenny] 02m
  • Video class: Big Review: Accusative Case in German - A1/A2 [with Jenny] 06m
  • Video class: How to Survive in Germany - Useful German phrases for beginners - A1 [with Jacqueline] 11m
  • Video class: How to Say Happy Birthday in German - A1 [with Jacqueline] 05m
  • Video class: Summer Vocabulary in German - A1/A2 [with Jacqueline] 12m
  • Video class: Learn how to say You're welcome! in German Dialogs! - A1 [with Jenny 05m
  • Video class: How to Say Have a nice weekend in German - A1 [with Jenny] 02m
  • Exercise: How do you say 'Have a nice weekend' in German when speaking informally?
  • Video class: Learn how to pronounce German words such as Weg, Flug, Hund 06m
  • Video class: Learn How to Count to 1 Billion in German - A1 [with Jenny] 05m
  • Video class: How to Tell Time in German - A1 [with Jenny] 08m
  • Video class: German Regular Verbs with Special Rules: arbeiten - warten - mieten - A1 [with Jenny] 11m
  • Exercise: What do we add to the stem of verbs whose infinitive ends in 'D' or 'T' in the second person singular form in the present tense in German?
  • Video class: The Dative Case in German - Part 1: Definite Articles - A1 [with Jenny] 07m
  • Video class: The Dative Case in German - Part 2: Indefinite Articles - A1 [with Jenny] 05m
  • Video class: The Dative Case in German - Part 3: Personal Pronouns - A1 [with Jenny] 06m
  • Video class: The Dative Case in German - Part 4: Expressions - A1 [with Jenny] 04m
  • Exercise: Which expression should you use in German to say that you're cold?
  • Video class: The Dative Case in German - Part 5: Possessive Articles - A1 [with Jenny] 07m
  • Video class: The Dative Case in German - Part 6: Prepositions - A1 [mit Jenny] 11m
  • Video class: The Dative Case in German - Part 7: Dative Verbs [with Jenny] 07m
  • Video class: The German Verb 'brauchen' AKKUSATIV - A1/A2 [with Jenny] 04m
  • Exercise: Which of the following sentences is correct when using the verb 'brauchen' in the accusative case?
  • Video class: Listening Comprehension for Beginners - Gute und Schlechte Laune - A1/A2 [with Jenny] 01m
  • Video class: BIG GERMAN QUIZ: Akkusativ Dativ - 87 Questions - A1/A2 [with Jenny] 28m
  • Video class: Means of Transport in German: Let's practice using the DATIVE CASE - A1 [with Jacqueline] 10m
  • Video class: Learn German Separable Verbs - ein - auf - aus - nach - mit - vorbei - zu - A1 [with Jenny] 09m
  • Exercise: What does the separable prefix 'auf' indicate when added to the verb 'zagan'?
  • Video class: Learn how to Say I'm tired in German - A1 [with Jenny] 03m
  • Video class: German Dialogues with Question Words - A1/A2 - with Co-Founders Jenny 08m
  • Video class: The Verb müssen - Modal Verbs - A1/A2 [with Jenny] 09m
  • Video class: The German Verb können - Modal Verbs - A1/A2 [with Jenny] 05m
  • Video class: The German Modal Verb dürfen - Includes tons of useful examples - A1/A2 [with Jacqueline] 06m
  • Video class: German Word Order - Part 1: Verbs in Main Clauses - A1/A2 [with Jenny] 04m
  • Video class: German Word Order - Part 4: Direct 17m
  • Video class: Fruits in German - A1/A2 [with Niko] 35m
  • Video class: Learn the Names of Vegetables in German - A1/A2 [with Niko] 13m
  • Video class: Learn the Names of Vegetables in German - Part 2 - A1/A2 [with Niko] 15m
  • Video class: German for Beginners: Winter Vocabulary - A1 12m
  • Video class: Listening Comprehension for Beginners #1 - der Winter - A1/A2 03m
  • Video class: Listening Comprehension for Beginners #2 - der Alltag - A1/A2 01m
  • Video class: Listening Comprehension for Beginners #3 - der Geburtstag - A1/A2 01m
  • Video class: How to learn German articles with easy words for beginners! With Jenny and Jacqueline! 07m
  • Video class: Start Deutsch 1 Oral Exam - Part 1 - Goethe Institute - Prep - A1 05m
  • Video class: Start Deutsch 1 Oral Exam - Part 2 - Goethe Institute - Prep - A1 02m
  • Video class: Listening Comprehension for Beginners - Hast du schon gefrühstückt? - A1/A2 [with Jenny] 02m

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