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A person sits at an inviting outdoor cafe in a lively European city square, a cup of coffee on the table. Warm sunlight illuminates the historic architecture and other people chatting, capturing a moment of confident engagement with the local culture.
A person sits at an inviting outdoor cafe in a lively European city square, a cup of coffee on the table. Warm sunlight illuminates the historic architecture and other people chatting, capturing a moment of confident engagement with the local culture.
CoursePublicCreated 20/02/2026

A1 German: Your First Steps

German grammar isn't as scary as it looks. You just need a clear, audio-first path from 'Guten Tag' to your first proper conversations.

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A low-angle close-up photograph of a small, artfully balanced cairn of smooth, light-colored river stones, set against a softly blurred background of a tranquil, sunlit natural landscape. The scene evokes a sense of calm beginnings and stable growth, with soft, inviting morning light.

A1 German: Course Introduction

A short introductory deck that outlines the structure of the A1 German course, explains the learning goals, and offers tips for success.

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A close-up, artistic photograph of a person's lips, slightly rounded and pursed, poised as if carefully forming a distinct German umlaut sound. Soft, dramatic lighting highlights the subtle tension and concentration required for precise pronunciation.

German Pronunciation: The Alphabet and Key Sounds

Learn the German alphabet and the correct pronunciation of all letters, including vowels, consonants, umlauts (ä, ö, ü), and the Eszett (ß).

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A vibrant photograph of two people, one dressed casually and the other more formally, warmly greeting each other with eye contact and a slight smile on a bustling street in a German city during golden hour, with soft, inviting sunlight.

German Greetings and Basic Introductions

Learn essential German greetings, goodbyes, and introductions. This deck covers formal and informal situations, how to state your name, origin, and residence, and introduces the present tense of the verbs 'sein' (to be) and 'haben' (to have).

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A top-down, elegant photograph of a meticulously organized antique wooden desk. On the desk, a vintage German-style perpetual calendar shows a crisp date, next to a polished brass desk clock with Roman numerals, all catching soft, warm light from a window.

German Numbers, Time, and Dates

Learn to count from zero to one million, tell the time in both official and informal formats, and name the days of the week, months, and seasons in German.

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A close-up, high-angle photograph of three meticulously arranged antique objects on a polished wooden surface: a sturdy wooden table, an elegant brass lamp, and a classic leather-bound book. The wooden table is subtly highlighted with a faint, shifting light that suggests transformation, while the lamp and book are bathed in a consistent, steady glow.

German Grammar: Noun Gender and Cases

Understand the concept of grammatical gender (der, die, das) for German nouns. Learn the definite and indefinite articles in the Nominative (subject) and Accusative (direct object) cases.

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A close-up photograph of a skilled artisan's hands meticulously arranging individual metal type pieces on a vintage letterpress printing bed, bathed in warm, focused light. The intricate metal characters are being precisely fitted together to form words and lines, symbolizing the careful construction of language and grammar.

German Grammar: Sentence Structure and Regular Verbs

Master the present tense conjugation of regular German verbs. Learn fundamental sentence structure, including statements (verb in second position), Yes/No questions (verb in first position), and W-Questions (e.g., Wer, Was, Wo).

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A warm, candid photograph of a multi-generational family laughing together during an outdoor dinner in a sun-drenched garden. The scene features soft golden hour light filtering through the trees, highlighting the genuine expressions of connection and joy between children, parents, and grandparents.

Talking About Family and People in German

Learn the essential German vocabulary for family members and describing people. This deck introduces possessive determiners like 'my', 'your', and 'his', and teaches you how to use them correctly in both the nominative and accusative cases.

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A vintage German car, like a classic Porsche 911, navigates a dramatically winding mountain road in the Bavarian Alps. The road's unexpected curves and turns are bathed in warm, golden hour sunlight, symbolizing the irregular paths of German verbs.

Essential Irregular German Verbs

Learn the present tense conjugations for common and important irregular verbs, such as 'sprechen' (to speak), 'essen' (to eat), 'nehmen' (to take), and 'fahren' (to drive/go).

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A sun-drenched, inviting apartment living room in the morning, featuring a warm mug of coffee on a wooden table, an open book, and a pair of comfortable headphones, with a yoga mat subtly visible in the background, suggesting a blend of daily routine and leisure activities.

German Daily Routines and Hobbies

Learn vocabulary for daily activities and hobbies. This deck introduces separable prefix verbs (e.g., 'aufstehen' - to get up, 'einkaufen' - to shop) and their specific word order in sentences.

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A dramatic, low-angle photograph captures a symphony orchestra conductor mid-performance, their hands raised with intense focus, bathed in the warm glow of stage lights. The powerful gesture of the conductor symbolizes the role of modal verbs in directing the main verb to its final, crucial position at the end of a German sentence.

German Grammar: Using Modal Verbs

Learn the meaning, conjugation, and use of the A1 modal verbs: können (can), müssen (must), wollen (want to), möchten (would like to), dürfen (may), and sollen (should).

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A vibrant, warm photograph of a rustic wooden table in a traditional German cafe, featuring a perfectly golden-brown Schnitzel with crispy Pommes, a steaming cup of coffee, and a menu (Speisekarte) resting invitingly beside the plate.

Ordering Food and Drink in German

Learn essential vocabulary for food, drinks, and meals. Practice key phrases for ordering in a restaurant or café, asking for the bill, and paying.

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A cinematic close-up of a row of high-quality garments in various textures and vibrant colors hanging on a minimalist wooden rack. Warm sunlight streams through a large window, highlighting the soft fabric of a mustard-yellow wool coat and the crisp collar of a navy linen shirt in an elegant boutique.

Shopping for Clothes in German

Learn essential German vocabulary and phrases for shopping for clothes. This deck covers shops, clothing items, colours, and how to ask for things, sizes, and prices using the Accusative case.

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A warm, close-up photograph of two hands reaching towards each other, one gently offering a small, smooth river stone to the other's open palm, bathed in soft, diffused light.

German Grammar: Introduction to the Dative Case

An introduction to the Dative case. Learn the Dative personal pronouns (mir, dir, ihm, etc.) and use them with key Dative prepositions (e.g., mit, nach, aus, von, zu) and verbs (e.g., helfen, danken).

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A lone person stands in a bustling, architecturally rich German train station, gazing at a large, vintage departure board. The scene is bathed in warm, ambient light, conveying a sense of journey and the feeling of being located in a specific, iconic place.

Places and Transport in a German City

Learn vocabulary for places in a city and public transport. Practice asking for and giving simple directions, and use two-way prepositions (in, an, auf) with the Dative case to describe locations.

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A warm, inviting living room (Wohnzimmer) in a modern German apartment, featuring a comfortable sofa, a wooden coffee table with a book, and a large window overlooking a quiet street with traditional German architecture. Soft natural light illuminates the space, creating a cozy atmosphere.

Describing Your Home in German

Learn vocabulary for different types of housing, rooms within a home, and common pieces of furniture.

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A close-up, artistic photograph of a person's face in profile, with soft, warm light illuminating the contours of their ear, nose, and mouth. One hand is gently raised, almost touching their neck, creating a sense of quiet contemplation.

Health and Seeing a Doctor in German

Learn vocabulary for parts of the body and common ailments. Practice phrases to describe symptoms and make a doctor's appointment.

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A rustic wooden signpost stands at a fork in a winding, sun-dappled forest path, its weathered signs pointing in multiple directions, symbolizing choices and commands. Golden hour light filters through the trees, creating a serene and evocative atmosphere in a realistic photograph.

German Grammar: Giving Commands and Connecting Ideas

Learn how to give commands in German using the Imperative mood for informal (du, ihr) and formal (Sie) situations. This deck also teaches you how to connect sentences using the essential coordinating conjunctions 'und' (and), 'aber' (but), 'oder' (or), and 'denn' (because).

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A person sits at an inviting outdoor cafe in a lively European city square, a cup of coffee on the table. Warm sunlight illuminates the historic architecture and other people chatting, capturing a moment of confident engagement with the local culture.

A1 German Showcase: Final Test

A comprehensive test covering the key vocabulary and grammar from the entire A1 German course. This deck assesses proficiency across all topics, from introductions and numbers to cases and conjunctions.

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