German course A1 in Dresden
Starting from zero? In our German course A1 you learn the basics of German in a small group: introducing yourself, shopping, asking the way and having simple everyday conversations. Ideal if you are new to Dresden or preparing a stay in Germany.
What you learn at level A1
After A1 you understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very simple sentences. You can introduce yourself and others, ask and answer simple personal questions and get by when the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
- introducing yourself and others
- numbers, time, dates and prices
- shopping, ordering, asking the way
- home, family and free time
- filling in simple forms
- pronunciation and basic vocabulary
The topics in Begegnungen A1+
The course follows the eight chapters of the coursebook. The full table of contents with the course overview (speaking tasks, vocabulary and grammar for each chapter) is available as a PDF.
- Hello!
- First contacts at work
- Out and about in Munich
- Food and drink
- Everyday life
- Travelling
- Housing
- Encounters and events
How to take A1 with us
Evening course A1
Twice a week in the evening, modules A1.1 and A1.2 with 12 weeks each. Start at any time after placement.
from 37 € / week
Details & datesIntensive course A1
Daily lessons Mon to Fri, 9:30 am to 12:15 pm. The whole level A1 in 4 weeks with 80 lessons.
920 € for 4 weeks
Details & datesOnline course A1
Live one-to-one lessons by video, dates by arrangement. Content tailored to your goals.
55 € per 60 min
Details & datesCoursebook
We teach with the exam-oriented coursebook Begegnungen A1+ from Schubert-Verlag Leipzig, plus our own DSD materials.
Exam Start Deutsch A1
On a date of your choice, no course required. Duration approx. 3 hours, fee 200 €, certificate issued straight away.
About the examsQuestions about the German course A1
You do not need any prior knowledge for A1. If you already speak a little German, the free placement test shows whether you can start directly in module A1.2 or in A2.
In the evening course a level consists of two modules (A1.1 and A1.2) with 12 weeks and 48 lessons each. In the intensive course you complete the whole level A1 in 4 weeks with 80 lessons. One lesson (UE) lasts 45 minutes.
You can join the evening course at any time after the placement. Intensive courses start every month, always on a Monday; current dates are on the intensive course page. Online lessons are arranged individually.
Evening course: 440 € per module of 12 weeks, i.e. from 37 € per week. Intensive course: 920 € for 4 weeks. Online one-to-one: 45 € for the first session, then 55 € per 60 minutes.
Yes. You can take the exam Start Deutsch A1 with us on a date of your choice, even without attending a course beforehand. It takes approx. 3 hours and the fee is 200 €.
After A1 you continue seamlessly with the German course A2. All levels A1 to C2 explained