GERMAN LEVEL A1 – THE FOUNDATION FOR BEGINNERS
German A1 is the introductory level, for those who have never studied German or are new to this language. At the A1 level, learners get acquainted with the alphabet, standard pronunciation, and basic communication sentence patterns in daily life. After completing A1, students can introduce themselves, ask – answer simple information and understand slow, clear sentences in familiar situations.
COURSE INFORMATION
| A1 OFFLINE CLASS | A1 ONLINE CLASS | |
| DURATION | 11 weeks | 20 weeks |
| – 5 sessions/week; 3 hours/session | – 3 sessions/week; 2 hours/session | |
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Tuition fee: 9,000,000 VND/course (A1.1 + A1.2) |
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| TEACHERS | A combination of Vietnamese and native teachers | |
| CURRICULUM | Using Menschen curriculum – free curriculum and materials during the course |
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| EXPECTED OUTCOMES | – Listen and understand content in simple daily communication situations. – Know how to use numbers, quantities, unit prices, and time. – Fill in personal information and basic information. – Introduce yourself and answer personal questions. |
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| OPENING SCHEDULE | Monthly enrollment | |
COURSE CONTENT
| Level A1 | ||
| No. | Vocabulary Content | Grammar Content |
| 1 | – Alphabet and pronunciation rules – Greetings and getting to know each other |
– Personal pronouns – Wh-questions |
| 2 | – Introducing yourself – Numbers |
– Verb conjugation – Negation “nicht” |
| 3 | – Family – Languages |
– Yes/No questions – Nominative possessive pronouns |
| 4 | – Shopping – Household items |
– Definite articles – Nominative case |
| 5 | – Personal items – Describing colors and materials | – Indefinite articles – Negation “kein”, “keine” … |
| 6 | – Free time and personal hobbies | – Accusative case – Modal verbs – Adverbs of frequency |
| 7 | – Time and making appointments | – Prepositions of time – Verb position in a sentence |
| 8 | – Eating and drinking | – Verbs “mögen” and “möchten” – Compound nouns |
| 9 | – Transport and travel | – Separable verbs |
| 10 | – Daily activities | – Perfect past tense – Prepositions of time |
| 11 | – Times of the year | – Perfect past tense – Prepositions of time |
| 12 | – Asking for and giving directions | – Dative prepositions |
| 13 | – Housing | – Accusative possessive pronouns – Possessive case |
| 14 | – Life in the city and countryside | – Dative case – Prepositions of time |
| 15 | – Future plans and intentions | – Prepositions “mit“ and ”ohne' – Modal verbs |
| 16 | – Health and body parts | – Modal verbs – Imperative sentences |
| 17 | – Appearance and personality | – Präteritum past tense – Adjective negation with un- |
| 18 | – Housework | – Imperative sentences – Accusative personal pronouns |
| 19 | – Clothing and weather | – Comparison – Modal verbs – Conjunction 'denn' |
| 20 | – Festivals | – Adjective negation with -los – Ordinal numbers – Subjunctive mood |
WHO SHOULD STUDY GERMAN LEVEL A1?
German level A1 is suitable for many different subjects. It could be beginners learning German who have never been exposed to this language before. In addition, those who plan to study abroad for vocational training, work in Germany, or prepare visa applications also need to study A1 to build an initial foundation.
Especially, for those with long-term goals such as studying up to B1, B2 or working in a German-speaking environment, studying A1 properly from the beginning will help save time and avoid knowledge gaps later on.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO LEARN GERMAN LEVEL A1?
The time to learn German level A1 usually lasts from 2 to 3 months, depending on the intensity of study and the absorption capacity of each person. If studying regularly, with a clear roadmap and guided by the right method, learners can completely master A1 in a short time.
More importantly, instead of just studying for exams, learners should focus on the ability to use German in practice. This helps A1 knowledge become “alive” and easier to remember.
WHY SHOULD YOU INVEST IN LEARNING GERMAN LEVEL A1 WELL?
Many people often have a mentality of undervaluing level A1 because they think it is only at a basic level. However, reality shows that those who study A1 loosely often face difficulties when moving to higher levels. Mispronunciation, misunderstanding sentence structure, or lacking foundational vocabulary will directly affect communication skills later.
When you learn German level A1 well, you will:
- Build a foundation of standard pronunciation and grammar
- Easily absorb knowledge at level A2, B1
- Be more confident when communicating and studying in German
- Save time and effort in the long-term roadmap
CONCLUSION
German level A1 is the first but decisive step in the journey to conquer this language. A solid foundation right from A1 will help you learn faster, more effectively and more confidently at the next levels. Whether your goal is studying abroad, working or settling in Germany, investing seriously in level A1 is always the right and long-term choice.
