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    A1 German course

    Become familiar with the German language through the A1 German course. Enjoy the benefit of 1-on-1 personalised lessons designed specifically for your needs.

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    What you will learn in the A1 German course

    Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of the German language with our A1 German course. You'll start from the basics, learning how to introduce yourself, ask for directions, and order your favourite meal. You will be guided by a dedicated tutor who will tailor the course to your learning style and pace.

    Skills that you will develop in the A1 German course

    • Basic conversational skills in German
    • Understanding of simple German texts
    • Ability to write simple sentences in German
    • Knowledge of basic German grammar
    • Confidence to interact in everyday situations in German

    How Preply German courses work

    1. Select your ideal tutor for your A1 German course. Then, book a trial lesson of either 25 or 50 minutes before signing up for the course.
    2. You’ll receive a tailored learning plan based on your goals and get a feel for the tutor’s teaching methods. Don’t worry if you’re not completely satisfied. You have the option to switch to a different tutor for free, or claim a full refund.
    3. Once you’ve completed your trial lesson, you’re all set to subscribe! At this stage, you can decide how many lessons you’d like to schedule per week or month. Even after finishing the course, you can continue your learning journey. Feel free to cancel your subscription at any time as per your convenience

    Course mode

    Online, with your favourite tutor

    Course rating

    4.9 (3,302 reviews)

    Course level

    Beginner

    Course duration

    18 hours (Estimated 9 weeks, 2 lessons/week)

    Course price

    Starting at $8 per lesson

    Subscription based

    Once you finish the course, keep learning or cancel your subscription anytime.

    Choose your tutor to start the A1 German course.

    Price per lesson
    $1$40+
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    166 German teachers available

    • Marija M.

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +2

      German for beginners (A1), Goethe preparation (A1) Hello,
      I am Maria and I teach German beginners (A1), Goethe preparation (A1), English and Serbian.
      I look forward to sharing my knowledge of languages with you!
      Welcome!
      German- I teach beginners (A1)
      The textbook will be used as base, but other materials and methods will be used also.

      Why choose Marija M.
      "Marija is great tutor with positive energy. I like her method of teaching. Her lessons are very interesting and help me improving conversation skills. She is so friendly and helpful. I do recommend her. "
      Justyna

      Justyna

      October 3, 2019

    • Vivien L.
      Super Tutor

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +1

      Native German Speaker teaching beginners A1-B1 --- Native German Speaker teaching beginners A1-B1 ---
      Hallo,
      my name is Vivien, I'm 35 years old and I'm from Germany. I currently live in Mexico.
      Please watch my video to get to know me better :-)
      During the last 15 years I have been able to gain many experience nationally and internationally.

      Why choose Vivien L.
      "Vivien is amazing! An incredible teacher, I really liked her amazing methodology, the topics we discuss during class and how she adapts and learns about the topics I am in need to learn! Also she works so perfectly in situations to improve my speech and hearing techniques, I loved it! Super recommend her! "
      Jady

      Jady

      June 25, 2023

    • Intiqam S.
      Super Tutor

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +5

      Certified German teacher. A1-C2, Goethe Zertifikat, Telc, Test Daf, DSH. My name is Inti and I am a certified German language teacher. I am quite an experienced teacher. For a long time I lived in Germany and studied at a German language school. I hold Goethe Zertifikat and Test Daf certificates at the C1-C2 level. I prepare students for passing the exams: Goethe Zertifikat (A1-C2), TestDaf, Telc (A1-C2), DSH.

      Why choose Intiqam S.
      "Great teacher! Quality materials and very responsible attitude towards students:) "
      Stefani

      Stefani

      July 1, 2023

    • Peter H.

      New

      tutor

      $

      50

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +3

      Certified German teacher (A1-C2) with 15 years of experience Hello, I'm Peter, your German teacher!
      I have been teaching German professionally at all levels from A1 to C2 for more than 15 years. My students come from all over the world.
      I would love to practice with you:
      - Grammar from A1 to C2
      - Conversation

    • Melike A.

      $

      49

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +2

      I am very excited to be part of your German journey! Master A1 - C2 with fun and engaging lessons with me :) Welcome to my profile! :)
      My name is Meli, I'm from Germany, and I grew up bilingual (German and Turkish). When I moved to California 7 years ago, I taught myself English to a native level while going university. Today, I live in Spain and am working on perfecting my Spanish.

      Why choose Melike A.
      "Melike is a great tutor, she's very flexible, patient and uses several tools to make the lessons more engaging. Highly recommended"
      Ismaele

      Ismaele

      March 1, 2024

    • Sameer V.
      Super Tutor

      $

      21

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +3

      Experienced Goethe Institute certified award-winning Trainer with C2 certification. Preparation from A1 to C1 level for German for adults, students and kids. Hello! Thank you for visiting my page!
      I am a Goethe Institute Certified language trainer experienced in teaching adults, students, professionals and kids. I possess a Goethe C2 certificate for German and a C2 DELE certificate for Spanish. I have completed the teachers training course for German as a Foreign Language (DaF) at Goethe Institute.

      Why choose Sameer V.
      "explains clearly and makes sure one understands the words and context"
      Dee

      Dee

      February 5, 2022

    • Ömer C.

      $

      34

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +6

      Deutschlehrer seit 2008 hauptberuflich, A1 bis C2, zertifiziert, Prüfer bis C1, DaZ, DaF, Integrationskurse, Nachhilfelehrer für Schüler, Deutsch lernen, learning German all levels Hallo liebe Deutschlerner,
      Willkommen liebe Freunde,
      ich unterrichte derzeit/jetzt/momentan/aktuell immer noch jeden Tag Deutsch für Erwachsene, weil ich gerne Texte und Gedichte und Geschichten schreibe, …gehobene Sprache bedeutet, mit wenig viel und genau sagen zu können. . . .

      Why choose Ömer C.
      "I truly enjoyed learning German with Omar, he is simply a master in what he dose and i strongly recommend any individual who wishes to learn German to start this journey with Omar"
      Mustafa

      Mustafa

      January 23, 2023

    • Ralf B.

      $

      26

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +1

      German mother tongue with many years of experience. Hello, I am from Germany and I have been teaching German from level A1 to level C2 since 1996 in different language schools.
      Hello jestem Niemcem in 1996, when you are in the same place, A1 do C2 m. in. w wielu szkołach językowych.
      Hello, I am a specialist in teaching German and have been teaching German from A1 to C2 since 1996 in many language schools.

      Why choose Ralf B.
      "Ralf has been an amazing teacher and a tremendous help during my testdaf preparation. He is friendly, encouraging and approachable. Every lesson with him has been fun and I feel more prepared for my exam! (:"
      Enmin

      Enmin

      February 22, 2018

    • Sascha J.
      Super Tutor

      $

      39

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +1

      Native German tutor with TEFL degree and over 3000 lessons. Individual lessons (Level A1-B2) for your needs. Hi there, my name is Sascha. I'm a native German tutor with a TEFL degree.
      I'm very passionate about languages and love teaching. I teach total beginners and advanced from the levels A1-B2
      I have a lot of interesting and different materials to provide.

      Why choose Sascha J.
      "Sascha is a wonderful tutor. He sheds light on a lot of the nuances of German, including how pronunciation differs slightly based on the region. My knowledge of the language has grown immensely in a relatively short period of time. I can't wait to see how well I'm speaking in 6 months!"
      Sterling

      Sterling

      May 27, 2021

    • Korinna G.
      Super Tutor

      $

      40

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +2

      Certified tutor with 10 years of experience - Master's Degree in Languages (German, English);
      - Certified ÖIF (Österreichischer Integrationsfonds) tutor;
      - Certified ÖIF (Österreichischer Integrationsfonds) examiner (A1/A2/B1);
      - 10 years of teaching experience in Austria;
      - Preparation for ÖIF, ÖSD, DTÖ in all levels (A1/A2/B1/B2) Tests for your visa in

      Why choose Korinna G.
      "A truly inspiring and helpful tutor, very patient and willing to make adjustments for the student. 100% recommend!"
      Anastasia

      Anastasia

      April 8, 2021

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    Ivan

    Ivan

    with Анна

    Doing my German studies with Anna! Its a pleasure to work with her! She is passionate with what she is doing, always motivated and very professional. Shes gave me confidence, that I can conquer the German language, which is probably the most important thing teacher can do for a student.

    Oleksii

    Oleksii

    with Hendrik

    Hendrik is a pationate and enduring teacher. He has a consistant approach, which could be amended by your needs.

    William

    William

    with Laura

    Super helpful, speaks slowly and understandably in German and has helped me a lot for my exam prep.

    Magali

    Magali

    with Susanne

    It was a pleasure to take my first German lesson with you. Everything was clear and fun. I'd definitely recommend it.

    Andreia

    Andreia

    with Julia

    I am really happy with my german lessons with Julia. Finding a native german speaker with teaching experience has been great, Julia is very methodical but also really fun (: She is also really patient and has immense knowledge of the language, she can always answer my questions with no judgement or ever discarding what confuses me. Highly recommend.