Start your German language journey with our German language short courses online!
“Aller Anfang ist schwer.”
- A German saying meaning “the first step is always the hardest”.
Starting a new language can feel daunting, but this beginner-friendly course is designed to make learning German clear, structured, and enjoyable. Suitable for complete beginners, it provides a supportive introduction to the fundamentals of the German language — no prior experience required.
As you begin, you’ll discover that German is a logical and expressive language, sharing many roots with English. You’ll start using German from the very first classes, learning how to greet people, introduce yourself, and form simple sentences, while gradually building your vocabulary, pronunciation, and confidence.
Whether you’re learning for travel, personal connections, cultural interest, or future study, this course will give you a solid foundation in German and prepare you to continue learning with confidence.
By the end of this Beginner German course, you should be able to
- Use basic greetings, introductions, and polite expressions
- Engage in simple day-to-day conversations using common phrases
- Understand and respond to basic spoken and written German
- Navigate everyday situations such as ordering food, shopping, and asking for directions
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of German grammar and sentence structure
- Show cultural awareness in German-speaking contexts
What will be covered in this Beginner German course?
- Everyday life
- Getting around
- Food and dining
- Time and activities
- Shopping and emergencies
- Family and relationships
- Culture and traditions
- Word order and simple sentence structure
- Present tense of common verbs (sein, haben, gehen, etc.)
- Introduction to noun genders and articles (der, die, das)
Who is this Beginner German course for?
- Absolute beginners with little or no previous knowledge of German
- Adults learning German for travel, personal connections, or cultural interest
- Learners who enjoy structured language learning in a supportive environment
Online via Zoom
- Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.
- Requirement: A device and stable internet connection.
What to bring to class
- Notebook and pen
- Course textbook (see below)
Please purchase the course textbook – which is used for all our German Language courses.
Course Textbook: Willkommen! 1 German Beginners Coursebook (Third edition)
Author: Heiner Schenke, Paul Coggle
ISBN: 9781473672659
We recommend purchasing your textbook after your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start). The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee.
Achievement Recognition
Upon successful completion of the course with at least 80% attendance, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance, recognising your participation and commitment to learning German.
- Course delivery: Fully online through interactive virtual classrooms.
- Certificate: A certificate of completion will be provided to students who successfully finish the course.
- Enrol in 3 German language courses and get automatically 15% off!
An overview of our German language program
| Level |
Course name |
Description |
Pre-requisite |
| Level 1 |
German Course: Beginner German |
Start learning German with us and get the assistance and structure you need to succeed. |
No prior experience required |
| Optional |
German Course: Language for Travel |
The perfect course for those planning to visit Germany. Learn to confidently navigate travel situations, connect with locals, and immerse yourself in the German culture. |
No prior experience required |
| Level 2 |
German Course: Elementary German |
Build on your acquired language skills in this course with this interactive course. |
20+ hours of prior language learning |
| Optional |
German Course: Communication Skills |
Designed for students who have completed our German Course: Elementary German ,this course is aimed at boosting your ability to communicate effectively in various real-life situations using the German language. |
40+ hours of prior language learning |
| Optional |
German Course: German Grammar |
Master the German grammar and achieve greater proficiency in speaking, writing and comprehending the German language. |
40+ hours of prior language learning |
| Level 3 |
German Course: Pre-Intermediate German |
Take your German language skills to the next level and achieve a deeper level of fluency. |
40+ hours of prior language learning |
| Level 4 |
German Course for Intermediate to Continuers |
An ongoing course that provides an unique opportunity for continuous German learning and skill refinement |
60+ hours of prior language learning |
If you're uncertain about meeting the requirements or if this course matches your language proficiency, reach out to the College via phone or email. Our team can help you find the right course level for your skills.
