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German · CEFR A1
German A1: Start Deutsch
From zero to confident everyday German, built around the Goethe A1 exam format.
- Duration
- 8 weeks, 4 h/week
- Total
- 32 hours
- Format
- 1-on-1 / Cohort
- Exam
- Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1
Syllabus
1. Sounds and first words
Pronunciation, alphabet, greetings
- Alphabet and umlauts
- Greetings and introductions
- Numbers, dates and time
2. Everyday life
Present tense, nouns and articles
- Sein, haben and regular verbs
- Articles and plural
- Shopping, food and cafes
3. Getting around
Directions, transport, appointments
- Separable verbs
- Prepositions of place
- Booking an appointment
4. Exam preparation
Goethe A1 format and strategies
- Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, Sprechen
- Timed practice
- Speaking rehearsal
Mock exams and assessments
A1 Mock Exam 1 (Diagnostic)
Full timed paper under exam conditions with a written score breakdown.
A1 Mock Exam 2 (Final)
Second full paper two weeks before the exam, with a speaking rehearsal and personal feedback.