Learn German A1 with a practical and structured course
This complete German course for beginners is designed for adults with limited time who want to make clear, measurable progress. It follows CEFR level A1 and develops the language needed for everyday, social and professional situations.
Across 45 structured lessons and approximately 60 to 80 hours of learning, you progress from basic greetings and introductions to communication at work, shopping, housing, health, transport, restaurants, services and leisure activities.
What you will learn
• Introduce yourself and talk about your background, family, work and daily routine
• Understand basic conversations and short written texts
• Write messages, forms, emails and short professional texts
• Communicate in shops, restaurants, hotels, offices and public services
• Use essential vocabulary and practical expressions from the first lessons
• Understand basic German grammar, pronunciation and verb forms
• Develop reading, listening, speaking and writing skills at CEFR A1 level
• Prepare for the official Goethe A1 exam and other German language tests
A clear structure in every lesson
• Practical vocabulary and useful phrases
• Contextual dialogues with audio
• Clear grammar explanations in English
• Guided exercises with step by step practice
• Retention and revision exercises
• Reading and listening comprehension
• Open writing and speaking activities
• Role plays for everyday and professional communication
• Visual support, vocabulary lists and verb conjugation references
Learn German through realistic content
The course is based on real sources and recognisable situations. Authentic content is simplified for the A1 level, helping you understand how German is used in context instead of memorising isolated words and rules.
The immersive exercises connect grammar and vocabulary with practical communication, while the open skill training helps you actively use what you have learned.
Free audio, video, translations and visual support
Each lesson includes a QR code. Scan it and create a free account to access the included digital learning materials.
• All standard lesson audio is included for free
• Video materials are included for free
• Translations are included for free
• Visual learning support is included for free
• Basic pronunciation practice and digital exercises are included for free
Additional tools with an optional app licence
A small additional licence gives access to advanced learning features.
• Audiobooks
• Parallel audio with translations
• Artificial intelligence corrections for writing exercises
• Personal difficulty reports
• Progress tracking
• Additional digital practice and learning tools
All standard lesson audio remains included without this extra licence.
Ideal for self study or learning with a teacher
Use the book independently with the app, with a private teacher or in a classroom. Additional conversation classes and individual lessons with professional coLanguage teachers can also be booked separately.
Practical teaching material for teachers
This CEFR aligned programme is suitable for private lessons, language schools and company training. The lessons are ready to use, require little preparation and combine vocabulary, grammar, dialogues, audio and integrated skill training.
The book is available in several instruction languages, making it useful for multilingual classrooms and learners with different language backgrounds.
A complete German A1 course with structure, realistic communication, grammar, vocabulary, audio, video and flexible digital support
Learn German A1 is a structured course for adults and professionals with limited time who want clear progress and practical communication.
1. Work through 45 short lessons with vocabulary, dialogues, grammar explanations and guided exercises.
2. Learn to communicate in everyday and professional situations: introductions, work, travel, shopping, housing, services, food, health, directions and social contact.
3. Practise speaking, listening, reading and writing in each lesson, with a clear A1 path aligned with the CEFR and Goethe-Institut guidelines.
4. Audio and video are freely included after creating a free account. Use the digital course here: https://app.colanguage.com/german/syllabus/a1
5. Optional AI corrections and extra teacher guidance are available through the coLanguage app for learners who want feedback and regular conversation classes.
The course can be used for self-study, private lessons or classroom teaching. It also supports preparation for the Goethe A1 exam and is part of a wider coLanguage series from A1 to C1, so learners can continue with the same method.
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