Course Overview
Online German Level 1 is a Beginners German course for students who have never studied the German language before. 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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Greet and say goodbye
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Introduce yourself and others
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Ask and answer how people are
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Talk about yourself and others
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Count in German
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Share personal information such as your telephone and email address
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Spell
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Talk about countries and languages
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Talk about hobbies
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Arrange to meet someone
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Talk about work, professions and working hours
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Fill out a form
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
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
Cultural aspects
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Formal and informal ways of addressing people
Coursebook
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.1 mit Audios und Videos*
Units 1 & 2
ISBN: 3126071627
* 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 hours per week
- The course runs for 6 weeks
- The course takes place on weekday evenings 18:30 – 20:30
- The possible study options for this course are as follow:
Tuesdays: 10th January – 14th February 2023
Wednesdays: 22nd February – 29th March 2023
Thursdays: 6th April – 18th May 2023*
Mondays: 22nd May – 26th June 2023**
Tuesdays: 4th July – 8th August 2023
Wednesdays: 23rd August – 27th September 2023
Thursdays: 5th October – 9th November 2023
Mondays: 13th November – 18th December 2023
*Due to the Easter holiday there is a break in the course on the 13th of April. The course still consists of 6 lessons spread out over 7 weeks.
**Due to the Spring Bank holiday, the lesson on Monday 29th of May will be rescheduled to Friday the 2nd of June unless otherwise agreed with your teacher. The course still consists of 6 lessons in total.
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
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- Accommodation
- Insurance
- Confirm & pay