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Bleiben

German A1

From zero to A1 in 12 weeks, at about 5 hours a week. Everyday situations in Germany, short daily practice, and the four exam skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking.

The path follows the format of the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 and telc A1 exams (pass mark 60 of 100). Bleiben prepares you for these exams; it doesn't award certificates.

Daily word review

Log in to review the words from your lessons with spaced repetition.

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Stage 1: Getting started

  1. Week 1Hello, GermanySounds and the alphabet · Greetings and du/Sie · Introducing yourself · Numbers 0–100 · Spelling your name and addressFree
  2. Week 2Who are you?Countries and languages · Questions with yes/no · Phone calls · Spelling practice · First checkPass the previous week's check first

Stage 2: People and work

  1. Week 3Family and friendsFamily · sein and haben · Present tense · W-questionsPass the previous week's check first
  2. Week 4Work and formsJobs · Countries · Filling in a formPass the previous week's check first

Stage 3: Everyday life

  1. Week 5ShoppingShopping and food · Prices · First accusativePass the previous week's check first
  2. Week 6Time and appointmentsTimes and dates · Making an appointmentPass the previous week's check first

Stage 4: Getting around

  1. Week 7HousingFlats and rooms · Directions · Modal verbsPass the previous week's check first
  2. Week 8TransportPublic transport · AnnouncementsPass the previous week's check first

Stage 5: Health and messages

  1. Week 9At the doctor'sBody and health · Separable verbsPass the previous week's check first
  2. Week 10Notes and emailsShort notes and emails at work · Talking about the pastPass the previous week's check first

Stage 6: Exam mode

  1. Week 11Mock exam 1Timed mock exam · Speaking rehearsalPass the previous week's check first
  2. Week 12Mock exam 2Timed mock exam · Speaking rehearsal · Booking your examPass the previous week's check first

Mock exams

Full A1 exams with the real time limits: one at the end of week 11 and one in week 12. Exam Sprint adds more.

Next: B1 exam training

Most routes to permanent residency need B1. When you've finished A1, prepare for the DTZ, telc or Goethe B1 exam with drills in exam format and AI feedback on your letters and speaking.

Go to B1 exam training