Level A1
Beginner
Greetings, numbers, simple sentences, and everyday survival German.
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All A1 topics
01. Alphabet & Pronunciation
All 30 German letters, how each one sounds, and the pronunciation rules that make German one of the most consistent languages to read aloud.
02. Numbers
Count from zero to a thousand and build any number using simple patterns.
03. Greetings & Introductions
Say hello, goodbye, and introduce yourself with confidence — the most-used phrases in the exam.
04. Articles — der, die, das
Every German noun has a gender. Learn the system that trips up most beginners.
05. Essential Verbs
sein (to be), haben (to have), and the pattern behind every regular verb.
06. Questions & Modal Verbs
Ask anything with W-questions, and express ability, desire and necessity with modal verbs.
07. Family & People
Talk about your family members — a guaranteed topic in the speaking exam.
08. Time, Days & Months
Tell the time, name the days of the week, and talk about dates.
09. Food & Restaurant
Order food, ask for the bill, and talk about what you like to eat.
10. Shopping & Colors
Ask prices, describe colors, and handle a simple shop transaction.
11. Jobs & Professions
Say what you do for work — no article needed, unlike English.
12. Directions & Health
Find your way around and explain how you're feeling.
13. Exam Skill: Reading
Lesen has 3 parts in 25 minutes worth 25 points. Learn the strategy and the signs you'll see.
14. Exam Skill: Listening
Hören has 3 parts in 20 minutes. Each recording plays twice — here's how to use that.
15. Exam Skill: Writing
Schreiben asks you to fill a form, then write a 30-word message. Learn the template.
16. Exam Skill: Speaking
Sprechen has 3 parts: introduce yourself, ask/answer questions, and describe a picture. Memorize this script.