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Basic German A1.1
Everyday Life and Study in Germany
Basic German A1.1 offers participants an accessible introduction to German. Designed for international students with no prior knowledge, the module prepares them for typical situations during their first weeks in Germany. Learners practise introducing themselves, meeting people, finding accommodation, shopping and organising their daily lives. In this way, they develop the language skills they need to navigate university and everyday life – flexibly, digitally and with a strong practical focus.
Meet up: Welcome!
88 exercises
Communicative activities
- introduce yourself by name, age and country of origin
- greet others politely
- tell others about your hobbies and occupation
- ask others for personal details (name, age, origin, marital status, place of residence, language skills)
Contextual knowledge
- Welcome services offered by International Offices
Topics
- Greetings
- Saying goodbye
- Introductions
- Countries and languages
- Numbers up to 100
- The alphabet
Grammar
- Personal pronouns in the nominative
- Regular verbs in the present tense
- Present tense of “sein” (to be), “heißen” (to be called) and “sprechen” (to speak)
- Statements, wh-questions, yes/no questions
Looking for a Room
94 exercises
Communicative activities
- identify key details about flats from a conversation (rent, address, size)
- answer questions when looking for accommodation (number of occupants, pets, smoking)
- describe rooms and furniture
- politely express your preferences in a shared flat
Contextual knowledge
- Types of student accommodation in Germany
- Finding accommodation and buying furniture cheaply
Topics
- Types of accommodation
- House-hunting and property listings
- Furniture and appliances
- Colours
- Prices
- Likes/dislikes
Grammar
- Definite article in the nominative
- Predicative adjectives and negation
- Personal pronouns in the dative (“How do you like …?”)
A Cooking Evening with Friends
78 exercises
Communicative activities
- identify information about eating habits from interviews
- talk about recipes and ingredients
- jot down a list of ingredients
- take part in shopping conversations (quantity, amount, price)
Contextual knowledge
- German dishes
- Food, shops and prices in Germany
- Searching for recipes online
Topics
- Food
- Appliances and kitchen utensils
- Units of measurement and types of packaging
Grammar
- Zero article
- Indefinite article in the nominative
- Negative article in the nominative
- Plural of nouns
Everyday Appointments
101 exercises
Communicative activities
- answer questions about your daily routine
- provide information about your appointments and activities
- arrange to meet someone
- ask and answer questions about times and meeting points
Contextual knowledge
- Punctuality
- Opening hours
Topics
- Everyday activities
- Days of the week
- Telling the time
- Other time expressions
Grammar
- Separable verbs
- Temporal prepositions: “um”, “am”, “von”, “bis”
- Verb position in statements
Leisure Activities
90 exercises
Communicative activities
- understand a weather forecast and talk about the current weather
- ask others about their hobbies and leisure preferences
- answer questions about your hobbies and sporting activities
- order food in a restaurant
Contextual knowledge
- Leisure activities in different countries
- Popular sports in Germany
Topics
- Hobbies
- Sport
- Weather and weather forecasts
- Seasons
Grammar
- Conjugation with vowel change in the present tense
- Articles in the accusative
- Comparative with “gern/lieber/am liebsten” (gladly/rather/best of all), “viel/mehr/am meisten” (much/more/most) and “gut/besser/am besten” (good/better/best)
- The verb “mögen” (to like) in the present tense
Semester Break: Work or Travel?
76 exercises
Communicative activities
- ask and answer questions about holiday plans
- name family members
- talk about past holiday activities
- talk about wishes, intentions and plans
Contextual knowledge
- Lecture period and semester break
Topics
- Family and relatives
- Holiday jobs
Grammar
- Modal verbs “können” (can) and “wollen” (to want) in the present tense
- Possessive articles in the nominative (“mein/e”, “dein/e”)
- Simple past of “sein” (to be) and “haben” (to have)
