German courses for expats
for professional integration and personal development

Level A1 is the easiest and first level for newcomers to German with no previous knowledge and provides an important basis for anyone who wants to learn German.

Together we will work on the following topics so that you can pass the A1 level exam:

The Basics of German Grammar: As with any language, grammar forms the essential foundation for understanding and correctly using German. You will need to know German grammar for all tasks and scenarios on the A1 exam.

Being able to carry on simple conversations in everyday life: Together, we’ll learn how to introduce ourselves and others, as well as how to ask and answer appropriate questions. This might include, for example, sharing information about where you live or describing people you know.

Acquiring basic vocabulary: In our A1 course, you’ll learn the most important basic vocabulary related to your personal life, work, education, and public places.

Being able to read simple sentences and understand straightforward dialogues: The goal of this section is to help you read, understand, and use everyday expressions and simple sentences. These might include advertisements, brochures, menus, or timetables. In the A1 exam, for example, you will be given an invitation and asked to determine whether a statement about it is “true” or “false.”

We’ll also learn how to communicate easily with others in everyday conversations and understand simple dialogues. These conversations will be practiced both in written texts and as spoken dialogues. This includes, among other things, understanding and using dates, days of the week, and times.

Writing text messages and emails in German: To help you in your daily life, we’ll teach you how to write German text messages and emails correctly for various purposes. We’ll show you how to express and correctly understand things like interest, requests, instructions, and suggestions.

• Basic knowledge of German grammar
• Basic vocabulary needed to understand and engage in simple everyday conversations
• Be able to read, understand and write simple texts

Like the TELC A1 German Test, the GOETHE German A1 Test consists of a written and an speaking section. The written exam includes the sections “Listening” (20 min.), “Reading” (25 min.), and “Writing” (20 min.).

This is followed by the speaking exam (15 min.), during which you will introduce yourself to the group, answer questions about everyday life, and ask questions of the group.

TELC: A European exam format with a strong focus on practical application in everyday life and the workplace; the exam can be taken in small groups—perfect for you if you want to learn German for everyday life, work, or social situations and put it to use right away.

Goethe: Classic German exam format, internationally recognized, with an emphasis on formal language proficiency; also offered as a group exam; often easier in the written sections—ideal for you if you need the exam for a visa, naturalization, or official documentation.

• Significant time savings: No round-trip to the school
• Spatial flexibility: You can learn from anywhere
• Varied lessons through interactive exercises