German A1 (3/3) – intensive online
Course information
German A1. In this course you will focus on building the basic communicative skills of the German language. The emphasis is on speaking and understanding in everyday situations, but you will also make rapid progress in vocabulary and reading and lay a solid foundation for the next level.
Get motivated and discover your appetite for learning in this small online intensive group with only 8 participants on average.
Information on the organization of this course
This group course is already going ahead with 3 participants. This is possible without extra charge thanks to a flexible linear adjustment of the lesson length according to the principle: the fewer the number of participants, the more intensive the learning; the more participants, the longer the lesson.
The lesson duration is adjusted proportionally to the number of participants and is complemented through self-study as follows:
9–12 participants: 120 mins.
7–8 participants: 100 mins. + self study
5–6 participants: 80 mins. + self study
3–4 participants: 60 mins + self study
The achievable learning goal is rated equally for all these options.
A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |

3 - 12
participants

17.4.2023
- 15.5.2023

20 x 120 Min.

online

8:30 – 10:30
daily
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Overview of all course dates
Nr. / Day | Date | Begin | End |
---|---|---|---|
1. Monday |
17.04.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
2. Tuesday |
18.04.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
3. Wednesday |
19.04.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
4. Thursday |
20.04.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
5. Friday |
21.04.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
6. Monday |
24.04.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
7. Tuesday |
25.04.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
8. Wednesday |
26.04.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
9. Thursday |
27.04.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
10. Friday |
28.04.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
11. Tuesday |
02.05.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
12. Wednesday |
03.05.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
13. Thursday |
04.05.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
14. Friday |
05.05.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
15. Monday |
08.05.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
16. Tuesday |
09.05.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
17. Wednesday |
10.05.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
18. Thursday |
11.05.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
19. Friday |
12.05.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
20. Monday |
15.05.2023 8:30 - 10:30
|
8:30 | 10:30 |
Course Requirements
This course is intended for learners who have already completed a course at A1-b level or who have a language ability equivalent to around 60-70 hours of study. We determine your current level free of charge and without obligation through a written placement test.
You can do our online German placement test here.
Course location
Online via Zoom or other easy-to-use live video tools. In this course, you will learn wherever you are: from home, on the road, during a break at work, or why not even on vacation?
Course content
In this German course for German as a foreign language you will cover the following topics:
– describe routes, locations and directions
– transport, timetables
– items of clothing, shopping centres
– understand announcements, get by at the train station
– parties, dates and timings
– request services
– read and understand invitations in German
– express congratulations
– speak about people
– express and justify preferences and opinions
In this course you will also get important tips for learning German, the grammar, and for language learning in general.
Goals
This German course enables you to achieve the following aims and skills:
– You learn to communicate in German in everyday situations.
– You can understand instructions in German and follow conversations about familiar topics.
– You can write and understand information, notes and instructions, as well as simple articles.
– You get to know everyday German vocabulary on an basis level and have A1 level German grammar at your disposal.
– In addition you learn important cultural information on this German course about Switzerland and other German-speaking countries and their people.