German Language A1: Learn German For Beginners! Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.
Module 1: Introduction & German Alphabet
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Overview of the Latin script with German-specific letters (ä, ö, ü, ß)
- Pronunciation practice for vowels
- Pronunciation practice for consonants
- Practice with diphthongs
Module 2: Greetings & Personal Introductions
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Saying “Guten Tag” and other common greetings
- Asking and answering “Wie heißt du?”
- Introducing yourself in simple German
- Understanding formal vs. informal address (Sie vs. du)
Module 3: Articles, Nouns & Plurals
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Definite articles: der, die, das
- Indefinite articles: ein, eine
- Forming basic plurals
- Identifying noun gender
Module 4: Present-Tense Verbs & Basic Negation
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Conjugating regular verbs in the present tense
- Using nicht for negation
- Using kein/keine in sentences
- Constructing negative statements
Module 5: Numbers, Time & Days
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Counting from 1 to 100
- Telling the time: “Wie spät ist es?”
- Naming the days of the week
Module 6: Family & Everyday Vocabulary
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Names of family members
- Common household terms
- Forming simple sentences about family
- Talking about daily routines
Module 7: Asking Questions & Simple Dialogues
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Using interrogatives: wer, was, wo, wann, warum, wie
- Asking for directions
- Practicing shopping dialogues
- Ordering coffee in German
Prerequisites
- No prior knowledge of German required
- Basic English proficiency to follow instructions
- Access to a device with audio playback
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Pronounce German sounds and master basic phonetics
- Introduce yourself and exchange personal information
- Use essential grammar including articles and present-tense verbs
- Build vocabulary for everyday contexts like time, family, and numbers
- Understand and engage in simple German dialogues