German Language (A1, Goethe-Zertifikat)
Reach CEFR level A1 in German: introduce yourself, handle everyday situations and prepare for the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 exam.
40% theory · 60% practical
- For: People preparing to study, train or work in Germany; Family members applying to join a spouse in Germany
- You'll produce: A completed A1 mock exam with a speaking test
- Duration12 weeks
- Modules12 modules
- Learning modeOnline
- EligibilityBeginners: no previous knowledge needed
- AssessmentMock Goethe-Zertifikat A1 exam + speaking test
- Next batchDates coming soon
Online: available in all 44 cities
- Abbottabad
- Astore
- Bahawalpur
- Bannu
- Chilas
- Chitral
- Dera Ghazi Khan
- Dera Ismail Khan
- Faisalabad
- Gilgit
- Gujranwala
- Gujrat
- Gwadar
- Hyderabad
- Islamabad
- Jhang
- Karachi
- Khuzdar
- Khyber Agency
- Kohat
- Kotli
- Lahore
- Larkana
- Mardan
- Mirpur
- Mirpur Khas
- Multan
- Muzaffarabad
- Nasirabad
- Nawabshah (Shaheed Benazirabad)
- Peshawar
- Quetta
- Rahim Yar Khan
- Rawalakot
- Rawalpindi
- Sahiwal
- Sargodha
- Sheikhupura
- Sialkot
- Skardu
- Sukkur
- Swat (Mingora)
- Turbat
- Zhob
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About This Training
A 12-week live online German training for beginners, to CEFR level A1. You learn to introduce yourself, fill in forms, talk about work, family and daily life, and write short messages. It prepares you for the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 (Start Deutsch 1) exam, the level often asked for family and first visa routes, which you take at an authorised exam centre.
Live online classes over 12 weeks, with practice and review every week.
Training Outline
- 12 modules
- 48 guided hours
1Week 1: Hello2 topics · 4 hours
Topics
- The alphabet and pronunciation
- Greetings and introducing yourself
2Week 2: Numbers and Personal Details2 topics · 4 hours
Topics
- Numbers, prices and phone numbers
- Spelling your name and filling in forms
3Week 3: Family and Friends3 topics · 4 hours
Topics
- Possessives
- Talking about family
- Present tense verbs
4Week 4: Daily Routine3 topics · 4 hours
Topics
- Telling the time
- Separable verbs
- Days and appointments
5Week 5: Food and Shopping2 topics · 4 hours
Topics
- Articles and the accusative
- In the supermarket and the café
6Week 6: Home and City3 topics · 4 hours
Topics
- Rooms and furniture
- Asking the way
- Mid-course test
7Week 7: Work and Jobs2 topics · 4 hours
Topics
- Professions and the workplace
- Modal verbs: können, müssen, wollen
8Week 8: Free Time2 topics · 4 hours
Topics
- Hobbies, invitations and making plans
- Saying yes and no politely
9Week 9: Travel and Health3 topics · 4 hours
Topics
- Transport and tickets
- At the doctor
- Body parts
10Week 10: Writing for A12 topics · 4 hours
Topics
- Short messages, emails and forms
- Typical exam writing tasks
11Week 11: Exam Practice2 topics · 4 hours
Topics
- Listening and reading in the Goethe A1 format
- Speaking: introducing yourself, asking and answering
12Week 12: Final Assessment2 topics · 4 hours
Topics
- Mock Goethe-Zertifikat A1 exam
- Speaking test with feedback
Who It's for and Eligibility
Who It's For
- People preparing to study, train or work in Germany
- Family members applying to join a spouse in Germany
- Nurses, technicians and skilled workers starting their German
- Anyone who wants a strong start in German
Eligibility
- No previous knowledge of the language is needed
- A phone, tablet or computer with a stable internet connection
What You'll Produce
A Completed a1 Mock Exam with a Speaking Test
You complete a mock exam in the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 format (listening, reading, writing and speaking), marked by your teacher with feedback on what to improve.
How You're Assessed
Your teacher corrects your speaking in every class and marks your weekly writing. A mid-course test in week 6 and a full mock A1 exam with a speaking test in week 12.
- Assessment 1After modules 1–3
- Assessment 2After modules 4–6
- Assessment 3After modules 7–9
- Final assessmentAfter all 12 modules, for your certificate
Questions
Will this German training get me a visa or a job in Germany?
No training can promise a visa or a job. A1 German is a first step that some family and visa routes ask for, while study, vocational training and most jobs need a higher level, often B1 or above. Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements. Check current requirements with the German embassy and official sources.
Does ZEF give the Goethe-Zertifikat A1?
No. The Goethe-Zertifikat is issued by the Goethe-Institut after you pass its exam at an authorised exam centre. This training prepares you for that exam with practice in all four parts, and you receive a ZEF certificate for completing the training and its assessments.
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