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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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    180+

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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 (3,290 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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    165 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.
      "Maria is very nice and patient teacher, who is willing to help her students. She is also very punctual and flexible. She really helped me to break my language barrier and to improve my conversational skills. She is very easy-going and friendly person. Conversations with her had always been very interesting and encouraging to speak english. Within the month I was abble to express myself in english better. I am happy to recomand her especially if you want to improve your communication skills."
      Tatjana

      Tatjana

      June 1, 2020

    • Gandhalii T.

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +1

      German beginner A1 and A2 level teacher ! Hello People!
      I am an optimistic, solutions provider and innovative German teacher. I would love to share my knowledge for beginners or A1 and A2 level courses in German.
      I have creative and practical ways to make sure you learn german faster and in an effective way.

      Why choose Gandhalii T.
      "Great tutor, she is knowledgeable & makes the exercises interactive. "
      Alyssa

      Alyssa

      February 5, 2022

    • 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.

      $

      26

      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.
      "Meli is a fantastic tutor! She's fun and flexible and her lessons are always enjoyable and informative!!"
      Emily

      Emily

      February 11, 2024

    • Anna T.

      $

      39

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +4

      Certified German teacher with 10 years of teaching experience (Preparation for the successful passing of exams A1-C2) Hi everyone! Thank you for visiting my profile!
      I am a certified German teacher: MA in German linguistics with a focus on DaF (German as a foreign language) and a certified DaF examiner for levels A1-C2.
      Being a teacher for me is not just a job, it's a calling.

      Why choose Anna T.
      "Anna is a great tutor and I recommend Anna."
      Yurii

      Yurii

      May 22, 2022

    • Sascha J.
      Super Tutor

      $

      43

      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.
      "Always on time, polite, helpful. It was a nice experience learning with Sascha!"
      Nicolò

      Nicolò

      May 22, 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.
      "It's an educational pleasure to learn German with Korinna :) I was looking for someone who could explain how it works instead of just giving topics from books. It's good for me to have references to English/Ukrainian/Russian and at the same time have a teacher with close to native knowledge of German. Korinna combines good teaching skills and deep topic knowledge, excellent communication skills, and prepares for lessons all the time."
      Oleg

      Oleg

      November 28, 2021

    • Leonie Z.
      Super Tutor

      $

      14

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +1

      I am a certified German spoken and written tutor with 7 years of experience. Hi, I'm Leonie.
      I am a certified tutor in spoken and written German with more than 5 years of experience.
      I hold a Bachelor's degree in LEA (Applied Foreign Languages) with German language and linguistics option.
      I obtained the Zertificat B1, then at the Zhb (Zentrum fÜr Hochschulbildung) in Germany the DSH-PrÜfung (C2).

      Why choose Leonie Z.
      "I am comfortable with my teacher and she is doing a great job advancing my learning. I recommend this teacher !"
      Sue

      Sue

      February 4, 2024

    • Iryna L.

      $

      30

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +1

      Німецька мова ( А1- С2 ) Мене звати Ірина. Я професійно викладаю німецьку мову.
      Я засновниця школи іноземних мов і агентства з освіти за кордоном.
      На даний момент навчаюся в Рурському університеті в Бохумі (Німеччина) спеціальність - викладач німецької та англійської мов, кваліфікація: Master і проживаю тут більше 15 років.

      Why choose Iryna L.
      "Our German classes with Iryna are really transformative. Her expertise and personalized approach made learning dynamic and engaging. Interactive sessions, cultural insights and tailored feedback accelerated my language proficiency. Highly recommend Iryna for quick and effective language acquisition "
      Katerina

      Katerina

      February 28, 2024

    • Alex V.
      Super Tutor

      $

      65

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +10

      Fun and Efficient 🚀 | ✅ Top German by 2x MA Linguist| 🗣️10+ Languages | 🎓telc, Goethe, SDS🏆 Hello friends,
      your German success story starts here!
      SUMMARY: My name is Alex and I'm a professional German Teacher for adults and an ICF Coach, passionate about languages and teaching. With over 10,000 classes in 8 years, I've helped hundreds of students from A1 to C1 levels fall in love with speaking German, fluently and confidently, and ace language exams for Germany and Switzerland.

      Why choose Alex V.
      "Alex is a great teacher. I was on the verge of losing hope that I will ever be fluent in German but he managed to prove me wrong! I feel much more confident now. My most recent success: for work, I make phone calls in German to different Ämter and Behörde now and even get respectful remarks! "
      Yaroslav

      Yaroslav

      February 19, 2024

    Why Preply is the best site to learn german online

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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.