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German Course 1 | The Easy Way to Learn German
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(128 ratings)
810 students

German Course 1 | The Easy Way to Learn German

Learn German with a new innovative method. Speak fluent German in a short time. Active learning with Mini-Stories.
Last updated 4/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Everything from an A1 and A2 German course
  • German pronunciation
  • Spoken grammar for beginners
  • Important vocabulary for beginners
  • Be able to have a conversation in German
  • To understand basic texts
  • Interesting things about German culture
  • Valuable tips on how to learn German
  • Everyday expressions in German
  • GRAMMAR: The alphabet | Conjugation of regular verbs | The nominative | Numbers | Gender rules | Plural | Irregular verbs | Tips on how to learn a language more efficiently | Compound words | The Word "es" | Formal greeting | The accusative | Word order in main sentences | Separable and inseparable verbs | Modal verbs | The dative | Negation | How to ask questions | Conjunctions | The imperative | Determinant possessive | Demonstrative Pronouns | Indefinite Pronouns | Temporal Adverbs | Accusative prepositions | Dative prepositions | Two-way-prepositions | Present Perfect Tense (Perfekt) | Introduction to the Simple Past (Präteritum) | Introduction to the Comparative
  • CONVERSATION: Pronunciation rules | How to present yourself | How to make appointments | Using public transportation | Looking for Apartments | Asking / Giving directions | Saying the time and date | Doctor's visit | How to order food in a restaurant
  • VOCABULARY: Colors | Family | Body | Clothes | At Home | Food and Beverages | Animals | Professions | Weather | Leisure Activities | Emotions and Adjectives | Countries and Languages

Course content

38 sections413 lectures22h 37m total length
  • How does it work? - Video5:06

    1) First watch the full video of the lesson


    • The full video has 6 parts.

    • You'll learn German by following the story of Ben.

    • Your focus should be only on listening and watching the images in the video.

    • Relax and enjoy the story of Ben.

    • If you don't understand anything yet - don't worry. Soon you will be learning everything step by step.

    • If the video’s too fast, simply change the playback speed to suit your needs.


    2) Study the vocabulary of the lesson using Quizlet


    First create an free account in Quizlet and then join our class in Quizlet.

    quizlet.com (create an account)
    quizlet.com/join/WaaFQxCTB (join our class)

    The link will take you to Quizlet (free educational content). You can also study all course units without registering on Quizlet, but we recommend it.

    If you have doubts about how to use Quizlet then watch the video how the course works.

    Study your first unit using Quizlet:

    Lesson ... - 1 Vocabulary of the Lesson

    Remember to study this unit with the app in "Learn" mode.

    Set the following options in Quizlet:

    • activate the audio

    • answer in German

    • type of questions "flashcards", "multiple choice" and "written questions"

    NOTE: For now, just study the first unit because later you will study the other units of this lesson.


    3) Literal translation of the text and a summary of the lesson´s grammar


    • Each lesson has a PDF with a literal translation and a summary of the grammar

    • The PDF file can be saved and easily printed

    • The literal translation teaches you the German structure and the use of words

    • Learn spoken grammar with images and colors

    • GRAMMAR IS OPTIONAL AND THE FOCUS IS ON LISTENING


    4) Listen to the 6 parts individually


    • Listen to all parts until you understand everything without a problem

    • We recommend watching the video at least 10 times

    • Try speaking along with the video

    • THE FOCUS IS CLEARLY ON LISTENING AND SPEAKING

    • It's like listening to a song so many times that in the end you can sing it yourself


    5) Study actively the questions and answers using Quizlet


    Study the following unit using Quizlet:

    Lesson ... - 2 Questions and Answers

    Remember to study this unit with the app in "Learn" mode.

    Set the following options in Quizlet:

    • activate the audio

    • answer in German

    • type of questions just "flashcards"


    6) Study additional vocabulary and verbs using Quizlet


    • Lesson ... - 3 Extra Vocabulary

    • Lesson ... - 4 Extra Vocabulary

    • Lesson ... - 5 Verb Conjugation

    Remember to study these units with the app in "Learn" mode.

    Set the following options in Quizlet:

    • activate the audio

    • answer in German

    • type of questions "flashcards", "multiple choice" and "written questions"


    7) Tell the story in present and past tense using Quizlet


    Study this unit with the app in "Flashcards" mode and not in "Learn" mode.

    Lesson ... - 6 Telling the Story in Present and Past Tense

    Set the following options in Quizlet:

    • activate the audio

    • answer in German

    IMPORTANT: You can only proceed to the next lesson when you have finished all the lessons in Quizlet and you can tell the story in present and past tense without problems.


    8) If you've done everything right then you're more than ready for our challenges.


    After every 5 lessons we have a little challenge for you. Let's see how you do.

    Before facing the CHALLENGE you can practice it using Quizlet.

    • CHALLENGE ... - 1 Telling the Story in the Present Tense (1st Person)

    • CHALLENGE ... - 2 Telling the Story in the Present Tense (2nd Person)

    • CHALLENGE ... - 3 Telling the Story in the Present Tense (3rd Person)


    • CHALLENGE ... - 4 Telling the Story in the Past Tense (1st Person)

    • CHALLENGE ... - 5 Telling the Story in the Past Tense (2nd Person)

    • CHALLENGE ... - 6 Telling the Story in the Past Tense (3rd Person)


    HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK.

  • How does it work?2:20

Requirements

  • As it is a course for beginners, you don't have to know a single German word to participate in this course. You will learn everything from scratch.
  • The explanations are in English, so it is necessary to understand this language.

Description

YOU WANT TO LEARN GERMAN, BUT YOU DON'T ADVANCE?

Then we are going to help you.

With our new method we “dropped a bomb” on the traditional methods most of the world uses to learn German.

In this course, you will reach a basic level (A2) of conversation in German.

Learn everything naturally by listening to Ben's story.

The TPRS method (in other words, the mini-story method) and, in particular, the "question and answer technique" will help you to reach this goal easily.

Use your sense of hearing more, that is, develop an “ear,” and understand native speakers as well.

Learn spoken grammar with the images and colors in our funny stories.

And actively practice the content using the APP Quizlet.

Connect to your computer, tablet or mobile whenever you want.

If you’re uncertain or have questions, leave a comment. Someone from the 123deutsch team or another student will help you in an instant.

As part of our family, you will never be alone.

Each course offers a final certification.

But above all, you will feel more confident when it comes to communicating.


COURSE GOALS:

  • Be fully competent in a German A2 level

  • Master the basics of the German language

  • Learn German grammar and vocabulary

  • Learn the basics of German conversation

  • Learn German pronunciation, speaking and phrase writing

  • Be able to present yourself confidently in German

  • Be able to make an appointment in German

  • Be able to order food at a restaurant in German

  • Learn to count and say numbers in German

  • Learn to read and write in German

  • Get information about German culture

  • All the important vocabulary for beginners


WHAT ARE OTHER STUDENTS SAYING?

"This course is highly recommended. The teacher’s method is easy and effective that you could learn practical Germain by listening and the story so it is much more interesting than studying traditional boring Grammar lessons with exercises." - Linh


GRAMMAR:

The alphabet | Conjugation of regular verbs | The nominative | Numbers | Gender rules | Plural | Irregular verbs | Tips on how to learn a language more efficiently | Compound words | The Word "es" | Formal greeting | The accusative | Word order in main sentences | Separable and inseparable verbs | Modal verbs | The dative | Negation | How to ask questions | Conjunctions | The imperative | Determinant possessive | Demonstrative Pronouns | Indefinite Pronouns | Temporal Adverbs | Accusative prepositions | Dative prepositions | Two-way-prepositions | Present Perfect Tense (Perfekt) | Introduction to the Simple Past (Präteritum) | Introduction to the Comparative


CONVERSATION:

Pronunciation rules | How to present yourself | How to make appointments | Using public transportation | Looking for Apartments | Asking / Giving directions | Saying the time and date | Doctor's visit | How to order food in a restaurant


VOCABULARY:

Colors | Family | Body | Clothes | At Home | Food and Beverages | Animals | Professions | Weather | Leisure Activities | Emotions and Adjectives | Countries and Languages


If you are not familiar with the Common European Reference for Languages, here is a brief description:

A1 - Complete Beginner
A2 - Core Knowledge

B1 - Intermediate
B2 - Upper Intermediate
C1 - Proficient User
C2 - Mastery / Natives

WE HOPE YOU WILL SIGN UP FOR THE COURSE, AND WE WILL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU AS ONE OF OUR STUDENTS.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to learn German quickly and easily.
  • This course is created for beginners. We start with the basics.
  • If you are at an advanced beginner level, you can improve your German with this course.
  • German teachers