Course Overview
Online German Levels 1&2 is a Beginners German course for students who have never studied the German language before. This is an intensive German course allowing you to take two German levels in 10 weeks and progress more quickly. If you’re unsure of your level, then take our quick German language level test here or check our levels chart.
Our Online German language classes take place via Zoom with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. The interactive lessons emulate our face-to-face classes, and via teacher screen-sharing, students are able to experience a live classroom environment. From vocabulary activities and covering grammar points on the white board, to listening exercises, file sharing and ‘break-out rooms’ to practise speaking with classmates, students can learn without leaving the comfort of their homes. Take a look at an example of one of our online classes in this video.
Course Content
Communicative aims
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Greeting and saying goodbye
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Introducing yourself and others
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Asking and answering how people are
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Talking about yourself and others
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Counting in German
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Sharing personal information such as your telephone and email address
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Spelling
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Talking about countries and languages
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Talking about hobbies
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Arranging to meet someone
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Talking about work, professions and working hours
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Filling out a form
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Naming places and buildings
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Asking and answering questions about places
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Naming means of transport
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Identifying objects
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Asking for and giving directions
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Talking about seasons, months and hobbies
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Talking about food
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Creating a shopping list
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Having conversations in shops and during meals
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Talking about food preferences
Vocabulary
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Numbers
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Countries and languages
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The German Alphabet
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Hobbies
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Days of the week
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Jobs
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Places and buildings
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Means of transport
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Directions
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Months and seasons
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Meals, food and drinks
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Types of shops
Grammar
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W questions
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Declarative sentences
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Verbs and personal pronouns
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Irregular verbs and personal pronouns
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Yes/No questions
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Definite articles: der, das, die
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Singular and plural nouns
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Verbs haben and sein
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Indefinite articles ein, ein, eine
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Articles of negation kein, kein, keine
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Imperatives with Sie
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Sentence order
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Accusative
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Verbs with accusative
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Verbs mögen and möchten
Cultural aspects
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Formal and informal ways of addressing people
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Visiting restaurants and cafes in Germany, families, shopping and paying
Coursebook
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.1 mit Audios und Videos*
Units 1-4
* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course.
Course Information
- Average class size: 8 (maximum 12)
- Students must be 18+ years old
- Existing language ability: this is a course for complete beginners
- Classes will take place via Zoom
Class Schedule
- The classes are 2.5 hours per week
- The course runs for 10 weeks
- The course takes place on Saturdays 10:30 – 13:00
- The possible study options for this course are as follow:
14th January – 18th March 2023
15th April – 17th June 2023
8th July – 16th September 2023
7th October – 9th December 2023
What do you need for an online class?
To get the most from this course you will need:
- A reliable internet connection
- A desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
- A web camera on or attached to the device you are using
- An integrated microphone in the device you are using or an attached headset
- The day before your course, you will be sent via email all the details you need to connect to the IH London Zoom classroom
This language course includes:
- Access to our Moodle platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
- Support and advice from German language teachers
- German language study tips
Need assistance choosing your course?
Take a look at our FAQs page which has lots of information about our classes.
FAQs – Foreign Languages
- Course selection
- Personal details
- Transfer
- Accommodation
- Insurance
- Confirm & pay