๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช German A1 ยท Beginner

German A1 โ€” Beginner

Start from zero โ€” everyday greetings, simple sentences, and survival German for your first weeks in a German-speaking environment.

Duration
6 โ€“ 8 Weeks
CEFR Level
A1
Mode of Study
Full-Time / Evening
Aligned To
Goethe-Institut
Level Overview

About German A1

A1 is the starting point of the Common European Framework (CEFR). Students learn to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple personal questions, and handle everyday situations like shopping, ordering food, and giving directions using short, memorised phrases.

Curriculum

Skills You'll Build

Classroom instruction across reading, writing, listening and speaking, taught by German-language instructors.

01

Greetings & Introductions

02

Numbers, Dates & Time

03

Everyday Vocabulary (Family, Food, Home)

04

Basic Grammar (Present Tense, Articles, Pronouns)

05

Simple Question & Answer Patterns

06

Listening: Short Everyday Dialogues

07

Speaking: Introducing Yourself

08

Writing: Simple Forms & Messages

Outcomes

What This Level Unlocks

  • Solid foundation for every higher German level
  • Confident handling of basic daily interactions
  • Direct progression into A2
Admissions

Entry Requirements

  • No prior German knowledge required.
  • Open to all ages from teens upward.
  • Basic literacy in English or Kiswahili.
  • Completed VITALINK admission form.

No prior German knowledge is required for A1. For A2 and above, a short placement test confirms the right starting level. On admission, complete the enrollment process and follow the admissions team's guidance on payment arrangements.

The Full German Pathway

Ready to Start A1?

Classes are forming now for the German pathway programme.

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Quick Facts

CEFR Level
A1
Tier
Beginner
Duration
6 โ€“ 8 Weeks
Aligned To
Goethe-Institut
Campus
Rongai

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