GermanCEFR A1 (Goethe / ÖSD / telc Syllabus)
German A1 Course
German Level A1: Beginner German (CEFR Standard)
The German A1 Course at Punjab Language Training Center (PLTC) is designed for absolute beginners who need a structured foundation in spoken and written German.
"A1 certification is the mandatory language requirement set by the German Embassy in Pakistan for spouse and family reunion visas, as well as the initial foundation for German university admissions."
This 1.5-month program covers the official Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) guidelines, preparing you directly for the Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 and ÖSD A1 exams.
Here is what this level focuses on:
- Pronunciation and Phonetics: Learning standard German pronunciation, the alphabet, umlauts (ä, ö, ü), and letter combinations like ei, ie, and ch.
- Everyday Vocabulary: Introducing yourself, ordering in restaurants, shopping, asking for directions, reading train timetables, and telling time.
- Core Sentence Grammar: Verb conjugations in the present tense, definite and indefinite articles (der, die, das), modal verbs, and the accusative case.
Classes are available physically at our campus in Lahore and live online across Pakistan.
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Live + Recorded
- Duration
- 6 weeks
- Commitment
- 5 hrs / week
- Schedule
- Mon & Fri, 8:00AM–8:00 PM (PKT)
- Batch size
- 15 students max
What you'll learn
- Introduce yourself and others using accurate German pronunciation.
- Hold basic conversations in shops
- restaurants
- train stations
- and hotels.
- Understand simple spoken German in routine daily situations.
- Master present tense verb conjugations
- modal verbs
- and noun genders.
- Write short personal emails
- fill out registration forms
- and take basic notes.
- Prepare directly for the official Goethe-Zertifikat A1 exam for embassy visa requirements.
Syllabus
Module 1 — Phonetics, Alphabet & Introductions
- German alphabet, vowels, diphthongs, and umlauts (ä, ö, ü)
- Greetings, formal vs. informal address (du vs. Sie), and farewells
- Basic personal introductions, countries, languages, and numbers 1-100
Module 2 — Daily Life, Family & Routines
- Talking about family, professions, and hobbies
- Telling time, days of the week, months, and scheduling appointments
- Present tense verb conjugation (regular and common irregular verbs)
Module 3 — Shopping, Food & Housing
- Food items, ordering meals, prices, and grocery shopping
- Rooms, furniture, and describing apartments or houses
- Definite, indefinite, and negative articles (der/die/das, ein/eine, kein/keine)
Module 4 — Grammar Foundations & Accusative Case
- Sentence structure: Subject-Verb-Object and question inversions
- Modal verbs: können, müssen, wollen, and möchten
- Introduction to the accusative case (den/die/das, einen/eine)
Module 5 — Goethe A1 Exam Preparation
- Listening comprehension practice (Hören) with authentic audio tracks
- Reading comprehension drills (Lesen) for emails, signs, and timetables
- Writing short personal messages (Schreiben) and speaking exam simulation (Sprechen)