German for beginners (A1 – Part 1/5) Course Syllabus

Overview: This beginner-friendly German course (A1 – Part 1/5) is designed to help true beginners build a solid foundation in German. With a total duration of approximately 4.5 hours, the course combines clear grammar explanations, practical vocabulary, and native-speaker pronunciation at a slow, easy-to-follow pace. You'll learn essential communication skills for everyday situations, including greetings, self-introductions, basic sentence structure, and common vocabulary topics. Each module builds progressively, ensuring steady progress and confidence. Lifetime access allows you to learn at your own pace and revisit lessons as needed.

Module 1: Introduction to German & Pronunciation

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• German alphabet and pronunciation of vowels
• Consonant sounds and pronunciation rules
• Diphthongs and common sound combinations
• Special characters: ä, ö, ü, ß and their phonetic rules

Module 2: Greetings, Introductions & Basics

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Saying hello, goodbye, and common polite expressions
• Self-introduction phrases and personal information
• Formal vs. informal address (Sie vs. du)
• Common introductory phrases in real-life contexts

Module 3: Nouns, Gender & Articles

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Definite articles: der, die, das
• Indefinite articles: ein, eine
• Understanding noun gender in German
• Basics of pluralization for nouns

Module 4: Verbs & Present Tense

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Conjugation of regular verbs in present tense
• Conjugation of common irregular verbs
• Subject-verb-object sentence structure
• Building simple sentences with everyday verbs

Module 5: Everyday Vocabulary & Usage

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Vocabulary: family members and relationships
• Colors, numbers, days, and time expressions
• Common food and drink terms
• Using adjectives to form descriptive sentences

Module 6: Questions, Negation & Listening Practice

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Asking yes/no questions in German
• Forming open-ended questions
• Negation with "nicht" and "kein"
• Listening to short dialogues and comprehension practice

Prerequisites

• No prior knowledge of German required
• Basic English reading skills
• Access to a device with audio playback

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Pronounce German words correctly using proper phonetic rules
• Introduce yourself and exchange basic personal information
• Use definite and indefinite articles with correct noun genders
• Conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the present tense
• Engage in simple conversations using everyday vocabulary and sentence structures