Learn German from the beginning with a complete A1 course designed for busy adults and professionals.

German for Beginners A1 combines a structured textbook with free audio, video and digital learning support. Its 45 practical lessons provide approximately 60-80 hours of study and help English-speaking beginners communicate in everyday, social and professional situations.

The course follows the CEFR A1 level and covers the grammar, vocabulary and communication skills needed for Goethe A1 preparation. Use it for independent self-study, private lessons, professional adult education or classroom teaching.

What you will learn:

- Introduce yourself and talk about your family, studies and profession

- Communicate with colleagues in simple workplace situations

- Write short messages, emails and basic professional texts

- Shop, order food, discuss prices and use everyday services

- Talk about routines, health, housing, hobbies and interests

- Travel, use public transport and ask for directions

- Understand basic conversations, announcements and written texts

- Build a practical vocabulary of approximately 800 high-frequency German words

Clear and complete, including grammar, verb list and high-frequency vocabulary

Every lesson follows a consistent structure:

- Practical vocabulary and useful expressions

- Realistic dialogues with English translations

- Clear grammar explanations in English

- Guided grammar and verb exercises

- Listening, pronunciation and reading activities

- Writing tasks, speaking prompts and role-plays

- Important verb forms and conjugation tables

The complete A1 grammar programme includes articles and cases, pronouns, regular and irregular verbs, modal, reflexive and separable verbs, sentence structure, questions, negation, prepositions, connectors, adjective forms, the imperative and the perfect tense.

Free audio, video and app support

Scan the QR code in each lesson to access the coLanguage learning app. With a free account, you can use the essential dialogue audio, pronunciation practice, supporting videos, self-tests and interactive exercises.

Audio accompanies the course throughout. Listen to natural German, repeat useful phrases, improve your pronunciation and prepare for real conversations. The combination of printed lessons and free audio support makes the course especially suitable for adults studying independently.

Optional premium app license:

An optional paid app licence is available for learners who want additional digital support. The licence is required for:

- Complete audiobooks

- Parallel audio with translations

- AI-assisted corrections

- Personal progress tracking

- Learning reports and personalised feedback

The printed course and its essential audio support can be used without Premium free of charge. The licence adds advanced audio, correction and progress tools.

Goethe A1 exam preparation

The course is aligned with CEFR and Goethe-Institut A1 learning objectives. It develops the grammar, vocabulary and practical communication skills needed for beginner-level Goethe tasks.

You will practise listening to short conversations, reading notices and messages, completing forms, writing short emails, introducing yourself and managing basic spoken interactions. Tests, role-plays and integrated speaking, listening, reading and writing exercises prepare you for the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 while teaching German for real life.